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The Comb Wedding Venue

Northumberland weddings with breathtaking views? Discover The Comb - REIVERS.

Northumberland, Hexham

£POA

Mapperley Farm Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire's Mapperley Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day.

Derbyshire, Ilkeston

£POA

2-499 guests

Manderston

Manderston: Exquisite Scottish Borders splendour for your dream wedding.

Scottish Borders, Duns

£POA

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Hexham Abbey Wedding Venue

Hexham Abbey: stunning Northumberland setting for your perfect day.

Northumberland, Hexham

£22

80+ guests

Forest Venues Wedding Venue

Enchanting Central London ceremonies await at Forest Venues. Discover more.

Central London, London

£350 - £6,050

The Farm Festival Wedding Venue

Exclusive Blank Canvas countryside Wedding Venue in Cheshire

Cheshire, Congleton

£POA

70-400 guests

Wyresdale Weddings Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Wyresdale Weddings: Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking beauty.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

200 guests

West Usk Lighthouse

West Usk Lighthouse offers a captivating and romantic setting for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception.

Newport, Usk

£POA

25-80 guests

Beaumont Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Beaumont Hall, a breathtaking Hertfordshire wedding venue adorned with elegant interiors and tranquil gardens for your unforgettable day.

Hertfordshire, St.Albans

£POA

30-300 guests

Carwinion House Wedding Venue

Escape to Carwinion's enchanting walled garden, where dreams of a magical marquee wedding flourish amidst thriving flora and tranquil surroundings.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£695 - £8,000

2-120 guests

The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

Private rustic barn wedding venue in Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Henstridge

£POA

2-100 guests

Hilltop Barn Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Greater Manchester wedding? Discover Hilltop Barn's unique charm.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

80-150 guests

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On The Farm Celebrations Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a rustic wedding in Bristol or Somerset? Discover On The Farm Celebrations.

Bristol and Somerset, Wells

£POA

North Mymms Park Wedding Venue

Elizabethan Mansion House Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Hatfield

£POA

400 guests

Richmond Hill Hotel Wedding Venue

A picture perfect venue in leafy Richmond

West London, Richmond Upon Thames

£7,600 - £17,100

20-180 guests

Stockman's Meadow Weddings

Stockman's Meadow, at the Three Pickles, set within Cambridgeshire countryside, offers elegance and charm for your perfect wedding day.

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£3,500 - £6,000

50-150 guests

Caldecote Manor Weddings Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire couples: discover Caldecote Manor, a picture-perfect place to say "I do".

Cambridgeshire, St Neots

£POA

200+ guests

New Close Farm Events Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a unique County Durham wedding? Discover New Close Farm Events.

County Durham, Durham

£POA

200 guests

Bell Heath Outdoor Elements Wedding Venue

Worcestershire weddings at Bell Heath's beautiful natural setting. Discover more.

Worcestershire, Belbroughton

£POA

100 guests

Chislehurst Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic Kent countryside at Chislehurst Golf Club.

South London, Chislehurst

£POA

250 guests

Folkerton Mill

Bespoke, exclusive use, sustainable, barn wedding venue in central Scotland.

South Lanarkshire, Lanark

£6,500 - £12,500

2-150 guests

Ackworth School Wedding Venue

Wedding reception Venue

West Yorkshire, Pontefract

£POA

The Loft Wedding Venue, Scotland.

Exclusive Idyllic Rural wedding venue in Moray.

Moray, FORRES

£3,000 - £8,900

180 guests

Pentrehobyn Estate Wedding Venue

Nestled in the enchanting Welsh countryside, Pentrehobyn Estate offers an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day.

Flintshire, Mold

£5,000

100 guests

The Woodhead Barn Wedding Venue

Get married in a stunning Yorkshire barn with rustic charm and breathtaking views at The Woodhead Barn.

West Yorkshire, Holmfirth

£POA

40-200 guests

Frieda And The Moon Wedding Venue

A romantic, quirky venue in a hidden valley in Cornwall not far from the coast. Specialising in exquisite tiny weddings, elopements and ceremonies.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

£1,400 - £5,000

12 guests

Wingbury Farm Glamping Wedding Venue

Wingbury Farm Glamping, would love to host your big day! Wedding weekends now available.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£4,500 - £5,000

60-150 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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