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The Lost Village Of Dode Wedding Venue, Kent.

Unique & intimate weddings in Kent for up to 40 guests

Kent, Rochester

from £5,500

42 guests

Bolton Castle Wedding Venue

Medieval Castle Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

from £1,500

2-120 guests

Queen Elizabeth Hall Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the majestic Queen Elizabeth Hall. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Oldham

£POA

650 guests

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Tenterden Town Hall

Timeless Town Hall Wedding Venue in Kent for Civil Marriage & Partnership Ceremonies and Celebrations.

Kent

£POA

200 guests

Skipton Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover "The Skipton Hotel", a picturesque canalside wedding venue, where your dream wedding becomes a reality.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

from £1,895

4-250 guests

Silverstone Circuit Wedding Venue

SORRY THIS VENUE IS NO LONGER HOSTING WEDDINGS OR RECEPTIONS

Northamptonshire, Towcester

£POA

80-200 guests

Crewe Hall Wedding Venue

Say ‘I do’ in our beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.

Cheshire, Crewe

from £6,000

40-350 guests

The Cutlers Hall Wedding Venue

The Cutlers’ Hall is without question one of the most romantic wedding venues in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £1,000

20-450 guests

Slaley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Northumberland's splendour at Slaley Hall Hotel. Discover more.

Northumberland, Hexham

£POA

200 guests

Oulton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Oulton Hall Hotel: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £6,000

220 guests

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square

Planning a luxurious central London wedding? Discover Grosvenor Square.

Central London, London

from £115

200-500 guests

The Amadeus Wedding Venue

An elegant, characterful dry-hire reception venue you can personalise.

West London, London

£POA

180 guests

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The Lyric Rooms Wedding Venue

Discover The Lyric Rooms, an exquisite wedding venue. Celebrate your special day in an unforgettable setting that will leave a lasting impression.

Leicestershire

£POA

50 guests

Hilton Leicester Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Leicester. Discover our stunning wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

200 guests

Rowheath Pavilion Wedding Venue

A picturesque grade 2 listed ballroom with original 1920's features perfect for ceremonies and receptions

West Midlands

£POA

50-200 guests

Burcombe Manor Weddings

Escape to Wiltshire's hidden gem, Burcombe Manor, for an unforgettable wedding nestled amidst rolling countryside and elegant gardens.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£POA

Crowne Plaza Gatwick Airport Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Crowne Plaza Gatwick Airport. Discover more.

West Sussex, Crawley

£POA

50-220 guests

Mallory Court Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover your dream wedding at Mallory Court, a stunning country house in Warwickshire. With elegant surroundings your day will be truly unforgettable

Warwickshire

from £3,500

10-200 guests

Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel, a picturesque setting with bespoke wedding packages to create lasting memories.

Shropshire

£POA

80-120 guests

Porchester Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a breathtaking London wedding? Discover Porchester Hall's majestic charm.

Central London

£POA

630 guests

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Classic Elegance in Central London

Central London, London

from £13,500

10-180 guests

Richard Herrod Centre Wedding Venue

Planning your Nottinghamshire wedding? Discover the Richard Herrod Centre.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

200 guests

Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree

Planning a Hertfordshire wedding? Discover Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree's enchanting venue.

Hertfordshire, Borehamwood

from £4,200

50-260 guests

Quorn Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Quorn Country Hotel is a remarkable wedding venue in Leicestershire that offers a charming and idyllic setting for your special day.

Leicestershire

from £1,499

200 guests

London Canal Museum Wedding Venue

A venue full of character in an waterside urban beauty spot.

North London, London

from £500

200 guests

Double Tree by Hilton Woking Wedding Venue

Surrey weddings: Say 'I do' in style at DoubleTree by Hilton Woking.

Surrey, Woking

from £3,250

50-160 guests

Hilton Manchester Deansgate Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the iconic Hilton Manchester Deansgate. Learn more.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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