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Coulsdon Manor Hotel Venues in Surrey
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Surrey, Banstead

from £99

200 guests

Chenies Manor House & Gardens - the perfect backdrop to the perfect wedding
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Chenies Manor House

Chenies Manor House: A Grade I listed Tudor manor in Buckinghamshire, offering exclusive use and dry-hire flexibility for weddings.

Buckinghamshire, Amersham

£ - ££

170 guests

voco Letchworth Hall
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voco® Letchworth Hall Hotel

Discover the romantic setting of voco® Letchworth Hall Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Letchworth Garden City

from £5,000

50-180 guests

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Holiday Inn Washington Venues in Tyne and Wear
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Holiday Inn Washington Wedding Venue

A popular local wedding venue

Tyne and Wear, Washington

from £2,200

40-150 guests

Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield
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Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield Wedding Venue

Perfect For Couples Looking For A Rural Escape

West Yorkshire, Wakefield

from £3,150

20-120 guests

Carlton House Terrace, Venues in London Central
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10-11 Carlton House Terrace Wedding Venue

Planning a central London wedding? Discover the elegance of 10-11 Carlton House Terrace.

Central London, Westminster

££ - £££

200 guests

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Alsager Civic Wedding Venue Venues in Staffordshire
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Alsager Civic Wedding Venue

Exclusive venue hire to suit all budgets

Staffordshire, Alsager

£200

300 guests

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Barnston Lodge

Family-run rural wedding venue Barnston Lodge Weddings in Essex offering exclusive use and creative event freedom.

Essex, Barnston

£POA

300 guests

Beach wedding couple
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Harvest Moon

Enchanting East Lothian wedding venue, Harvest Moon, awaits. Discover more.

East Lothian, Dunbar

from £8,000

30-250 guests

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Inkersall Grange Farm

A unique teepee wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, offering relaxed bohemian celebrations with stunning countryside views.

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

£POA

50-200 guests

Knowsley Hall Venues in Merseyside
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Knowsley Hall Wedding Venue

Luxury & Exclusive stately home Wedding Venue

Merseyside, Prescot

from £11,555

60-132 guests

Lion Quays Resort, Venue in North Shropshire
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Lion Quays Resort

Set beside a stunning waterside location, Lion Quays Resort offers an idyllic backdrop for your memorable wedding day.

Shropshire, Oswestry

from £4,995

10-400 guests

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Holt Lodge Hotel, Venues in Wrexham
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Hotel Wrexham

Create lasting memories at Hotel Wrexham, the perfect venue for your special day, with beautiful suites, exquisite food, and exceptional service.

Wrexham

£1,000 - £6,500

120 guests

The Holiday Inn Norwich North, Venues in Norfolk
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Holiday Inn Norwich North Wedding Venue

A Wedding Thats You for 10 to 400 with garden

Norfolk, Norwich

from £1,000

4-500 guests

Macdonald Burlington Hotel Venues in West Midlands
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Macdonald Burlington Hotel

Celebrate your special day at Macdonald Burlington Hotel, a luxurious Birmingham wedding venue with stunning facilities and exceptional service.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

400 guests

Outdoor ceremony in Brighouse, West Yorkshire
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Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse Wedding Venue

The Holiday Inn Leeds‑Brighouse is a versatile and welcoming wedding venue nestled in picturesque surroundings in Clifton Village, Brighouse.

West Yorkshire, Brighouse

from £2,750

20-200 guests

Weddings at Tong Park Hotel
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Tong Park Hotel

Tong Park Hotel is a historic country retreat in Tong village, offering bespoke weddings for up to 350 guests.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

££

20-350 guests

Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 Wedding Venue Venues in West Midlands
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Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 Wedding Venue

Making memories that last a lifetime

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £2,750

20-250 guests

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa,Venues in Falkirk
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Macdonald Inchyra Hotel

Discover the stunning setting and bespoke wedding packages at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa, nestled in the enchanting splendour of Falkirk.

Stirlingshire, Falkirk

from £4,500

2-350 guests

Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride, Venues in Lothian East
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Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride

Charming Scottish Hotel Wedding Venue

East Lothian, Glasgow

from £3,520

20-220 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel & Spa
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Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by splendour at Cadbury House. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

30-400 guests

Ewell Court House
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Ewell Court House

Surrey's hidden gem, Ewell Court House: historic charm for your perfect day.

Surrey, Epsom

from £4,000

40-130 guests

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, unique wedding venues in Yorkshire
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Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Wedding Venue

For a beautiful wedding in West Yorkshire, consider Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel.

West Yorkshire

from £2,020

10-250 guests

The Kings Ballroom - The Grand Hotel
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The Grand Hotel Leicester

Plan your dream wedding at The Grand Hotel Leicester, Leicestershire's premier venue for unforgettable celebrations.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

300 guests

Mayfair Venue Weddings
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The Mayfair Venue

Mayfair Venue banqueting and wedding space in Romford combining historic character with flexible room options.

Essex, Romford

£2,000 - £15,000

15-500 guests

Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall Place
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Historic Victorian event spaces at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, four licensed rooms for ceremonies and receptions.

Central London, London

from £15,000

10-320 guests

Offley Place Venues in Hertfordshire
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Offley Place Wedding Venue

17th Century Manor House Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Hitchin

from £7,000

250 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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