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Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s

Planning a magical London wedding? Discover the enchanting Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's.

West London, Paddington

£5,000 - £11,000

50-400 guests

Victorian Bath House

Seeking a unique central London wedding venue? Discover the Victorian Bath House.

Central London, Hammersmith

£2,000 - £8,000

50-150 guests

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

250 guests

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Marshwood Manor Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Marshwood Manor. Discover more.

Dorset, Bridport

£POA

Underley Grange

Cumbria's Underley Grange: A stunning setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale

£POA

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

Kincardine Castle

Say "I do" amidst the splendour of Kincardine Castle, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Aboyne

£POA

Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow

Planning your dream Heathrow wedding? Discover the Sheraton Skyline's unique venue.

West London, Hayes

£POA

Southchurch Hall Wedding Venue

Southchurch Hall: Historic Essex charm for your perfect wedding day.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£POA

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Celebrate your special day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, a unique and captivating wedding venue nestled amidst Norfolk's rural charm.

Norfolk, Dereham

£POA

Wetherby Racecourse

Say 'I do' at Wetherby Racecourse. Explore our unique Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

£POA

75-250 guests

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Village Hotel Bristol Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Village Hotel Club Bristol. Discover our idyllic wedding venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£2,750

180 guests

Spring Restaurant Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover Spring Restaurant, a unique venue for your special day.

Central London, Strand

£8,000 - £43,750

150 guests

Alexander Pope Wedding Venue

Planning a West London wedding? Discover the enchanting Alexander Pope.

West London, Twickenham

£POA

The Alma Wedding Venue

Planning a South London wedding? Discover The Alma's unique charm.

South London, Wandsworth

£POA

Herefordshire, Much Marcle

£POA

Endeavour Woodland Wedding Venue

Our woodland venue will amaze your guests with its natural environment, easily accessible, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Buckinghamshire, Swanbourne

£8,000 - £12,000

2-130 guests

Leatherhead Golf Club

Say "I do" in style at Leatherhead Golf Club, Surrey. Discover more.

Surrey, Leatherhead

£POA

Padstow Harbour Hotel

Escape to the picturesque Padstow Harbour Hotel for an unforgettable and magical wedding day by the water's edge.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Padstow

£3,000 - £15,000

80 guests

Mabie House Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by splendour at Mabie House Hotel, Dumfries & Galloway. Discover more.

Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries

£POA

City Gate Wedding Venue

Say "I do" at City Gate, Devon's unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

County Arms - Weddings in London

South London's County Arms: a charming venue for your perfect day. Discover more.

South London, Wandsworth

£POA

Dog and Fox

Enchanting South London venue, the Dog and Fox, awaits your perfect wedding day. Discover more.

South London, Wimbledon

£POA

Dukes Head, Putney

Planning a South London wedding? Discover the Duke's Head, Putney, for a charming, unique venue.

South London, Putney

£POA

Finch's

East London's Finch's: a unique, stylish setting for your special day. Discover more.

East London, Shoreditch

£POA

Starborough Manor

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

Kent, Marsh Green

£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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