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Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour

Southampton's Grand Harbour: stunning harbourside ceremonies & unforgettable receptions.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £39

400 guests

Mercure Ayr Hotel

Affordable wedding venue for evening receptions

Ayrshire South

from £2,500

15-180 guests

Mercure Inverness Hotel

Indulge in a Highland affair at Mercure Inverness Hotel, where unforgettable wedding moments await amidst breathtaking Scottish scenery.

Highland, Inverness

from £2,500

15-180 guests

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Preston Park Hotel

Host your dream wedding at Preston Park Hotel, a stunning venue in Sussex renowned for its elegant facilities and exceptional service.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

120 guests

Mercure Glasgow City Hotel

Affordable Weddings at Glasgow City Centre

East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow

from £2,000

15-110 guests

Mercure Livingston Hotel

Plan your dream wedding at Mercure Livingston Hotel, a stunning venue offering bespoke packages in the heart of West Lothian.

West Lothian

from £2,500

10-120 guests

Mercure Perth Hotel

Create the wedding of your dreams at Mercure Perth Hotel, Perth and Kinross's premier wedding venue.

Perth and Kinross, Perth

from £2,000

15-150 guests

The Peacock Hotel Wedding Venue

Create timeless memories in the grand setting of The Peacock Hotel, an intimate wedding venue

Derbyshire

£POA

50 guests

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Large hotel wedding venue in Central London, available for Dry Hire, ideal for intimate weddings.

West London, London

£POA

80-120 guests

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square

Planning a luxurious central London wedding? Discover Grosvenor Square.

Central London, London

from £115

200-500 guests

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

Discover the Marriott Regents Park's magical Ballroom. Ideal for your Wedding Reception!

West London, London

£POA

200-200 guests

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

Planning a Heathrow wedding? Discover the Renaissance London's unique venue.

West London

£POA

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Oulton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Oulton Hall Hotel: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £6,000

220 guests

Village the Hotel Club Leeds North

Say 'I do' in style at Village Hotel Club Leeds North. Discover our stunning wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Village the Hotel Club Liverpool

Stylish "I do's" at Village Hotel Club Liverpool. Learn more about our Merseyside wedding venue.

Merseyside

£POA

120-200 guests

Village the Hotel Club Nottingham

Village Nottingham is a great location for weddings. We can hold all aspects of a wedding day under one roof!

Nottinghamshire

from £2,000

40-280 guests

The Village Hotel Club Dudley

West Midlands weddings: Say "I do" in the stylish surroundings of The Village Hotel Club Dudley.

West Midlands, Dudley

£POA

50-200 guests

The Hillfarm House

Northamptonshire's idyllic Hill Farmhouse: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

£POA

Village the Hotel Club Wirral

Say 'I do' in style at the Village Hotel Club Wirral, a stunning Merseyside wedding venue.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

200 guests

Watermen's Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the historic charm of Watermen's Hall.

Central London

£POA

Hellidon Lakes Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Northamptonshire wedding? Discover Hellidon Lakes.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £6,000

50-160 guests

La Royale Banqueting Suites Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in the grandeur of La Royale Banqueting Suites in North London – a wedding venue fit for royalty.

North London, London

£POA

Surrey

from £99

200 guests

Easterbrook Hall

Easterbrook Hall: Your dream Dumfries wedding awaits. Discover more.

Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries

£POA

The Olde England Kiosk Wedding Venue

Family Owned Intimate Woodland Wedding Venue

Lancashire

from £3,000

20-80 guests

Brampton Heath Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire, Brampton Heath Golf Centre offers a stunning and unforgettable setting for your special day.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

from £995

30-170 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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