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Boulevard Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Boulevard Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£7,995 - £10,995

50-150 guests

The Willows Wedding Venue

Discover The Willows, the enchanting West Midlands wedding venue where your dreams come true.

West Midlands, Willenhall

£POA

50-600 guests

Siobhan Davies Studios Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in the heart of London at Siobhan Davies Studios, a stunning venue for your special day.

Central London, London

£POA

150 guests

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Ewenny Priory

Discover timeless romance at Ewenny Priory, a historic wedding venue in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend

£POA

350 guests

Bodrhyddan Hall

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Bodrhyddan Hall, Denbighshire.

Denbighshire, Rhuddlan

£POA

Deer's Leap Retreat Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's natural beauty at Deer's Leap Retreat.

Devon, South Molton

£13,250 - £14,350

30-150 guests

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Little Oak Cornwall

Enjoy celebrations in Cornwall's enchanting wilderness of Little Oak Cornwall, a secluded venue offering an idyllic space for your dream wedding.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

150 guests

Quaint Country Weddings

Powys' idyllic Quaint Country Weddings: Your dream rural wedding awaits.

Powys, Welshpool

£3,000 - £3,500

50-150 guests

Windermere Lake Cruises

Exclusive wedding venue Windermere Lake Cruises offers stunning views, elegant vessels and exceptional service.

Cumbria, Cumbria

£310 - £2,180

2-220 guests

West Horsley Place

Surrey's enchanting West Horsley Place: your dream wedding awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£5,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Willow Grange Farm

Cambridgeshire couples: discover Willow Grange Farm's unique wedding charm.

Cambridgeshire, Chittering

£4,500 - £10,000

70-150 guests

Starborough Manor

Kent's Starborough Manor: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Kent, Marsh Green

£POA

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Arundel Town Hall

Arundel Town Hall: Your perfect Sussex wedding venue. Discover more.

West Sussex, Arundel

£350 - £2,895

130 guests

Happy Valley Norfolk

Say "I do" surrounded by Norfolk's natural beauty at Happy Valley. Discover more.

Norfolk, Kings Lynn

£4,600 - £11,595

220 guests

Wycombe Museum

Wycombe Museum: a unique Buckinghamshire setting for your special day.

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

£500 - £2,000

92 guests

The Barns at Lodge Farm

Say 'I do' in Essex's idyllic Lodge Farm Barns. Discover more.

Essex, Epping

£POA

250 guests

Woodkirk Valley Country Club

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Woodkirk Valley Country Club. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

10-300 guests

Parish's House Weddings

Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover Parish's House, a unique venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£40,000 - £90,000

30-150 guests

Dunton Lodge Farm Weddings

Hertfordshire Marquee/Tipi Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Ashwell

£POA

120 guests

Minley Manor

For a grand and romantic wedding day, consider Minley Manor, a stunning manor house venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Blackwater

£POA

380 guests

Heathland Grove

Heathland Grove, a serene haven in the heart of Derbyshire, invites you to create unforgettable memories on your special day.

Derbyshire, Derby

£2,500 - £13,000

80-550 guests

The Casterton Grange Estate

Cumbria's Casterton Grange Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale

£9,000 - £40,000

2-80 guests

Newlands Bishop Farm

West Midlands weddings: discover Newlands Bishop Farm's unique charm.

West Midlands, Solihull

£7,500

120 guests

Brent Valley Golf

Brent Valley Golf: Stunning west London setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

West London, Middlesex

£POA

100 guests

Kiftsgate Court

NEW & Unique Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden

£8,000 - £11,000

Bilston Brook Wedding Barn

Beautiful rustic barn in rural Staffordshire, just outside the city if Lichfield

Staffordshire, Lichfield

£3,300 - £5,900

250 guests

The Ecology Centre

Say "I do" surrounded by nature. Discover Fife's unique Ecology Centre for your dream wedding.

Fife, Kinghorn

£POA

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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