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1892 Suite at Fairfield golf club

Plan your dream wedding at 1892 Suite at Fairfield, an exquisite venue nestled in Greater Manchester's picturesque surroundings.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

40-120 guests

Village the Hotel Club Manchester Hyde Venues in Cheshire
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Village the Hotel Club Manchester Hyde

Celebrate your special day at Village Hotel Club Manchester Hyde, a stylish venue offering stunning surroundings for your dream wedding.

Greater Manchester

from £4,000

100-120 guests

Pendley Manor Hotel, Venues in Hertfordshire
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Pendley Manor Hotel

Indulge in an enchanting wedding experience in a stunning Victorian country house, where historic charm and contemporary elegance intertwine

Hertfordshire, Tring

from £6,945

6-500 guests

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Indoor Wedding Ceremony at Holiday Inn Basildon Wedding Venue
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Holiday Inn Basildon

Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Basildon.

Essex

£POA

120-200 guests

Mercure George Washington Hotel Golf & Spa Venues in Tyne and Wear
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Mercure George Washington Hotel

Offering flexible options for your wedding day : Orangery, Brasserie, or Abraham's Bar

Tyne and Wear, Washington

from £3,500

30-180 guests

Elms Meadow Tipi Weddings in Northamptonshire
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Elms Meadow

Nordic-style tipi Weddings in Northamptonshire Countryside

Northamptonshire, Kettering

from £8,250

50-150 guests

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The Old Bridge Hotel, Wedding Venue

18th Century Riverside Hotel Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

£POA

The Chequers Hotel Venues in Berkshire
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The Chequers Hotel

Discover The Chequers Hotel's - a charming and historic setting for your special day!

Berkshire, Newbury

£4,000 - £6,000

120 guests

Thetford Farm Barn

Luxury Barn Wedding Venue surrounded by beautiful countryside, giving your wedding day a wonderful backdrop.

Lincolnshire, Stamford

from £6,500

20-400 guests

Hotel wedding venue in Chipping Camden
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Three Ways House Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the stunning Three Ways House Hotel for your dream Gloucestershire wedding in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire

£POA

80-200 guests

Hylands House Venues in Essex
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Hylands House

Say "I do" surrounded by elegance at Hylands House, Essex. Discover more.

Essex, Chelmsford

from £5,050

300 guests

Missenden Abbey Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Missenden Abbey Wedding Venue

Missenden Abbey will sadly be closing its doors on 30 November 2025 and will not be taking any new wedding bookings.

Buckinghamshire, Great Missenden

£POA

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Ramsey Park

Ramsey Park: Enchanting Dumfries & Galloway weddings. Discover more.

Isle Of Man, Isle of Man

from £1,996

30-250 guests

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Hope Farm

Exclusive Dorset countryside wedding venue with barn, woodland and garden ceremony spaces for flexible indoor and outdoor celebrations.

Bristol and Somerset, Bridport

£POA

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The New Gower Hotel

For an unforgettable wedding day on the scenic Gower Peninsula, choose The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant, renowned for its breathtaking views and excep

Swansea, Bishopston

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15-150 guests

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Double Red Duke

Wedding venue, The Double Red Duke in Clanfield Oxfordshire, combining village location beside a 13th-century church with tailored celebrations.

Oxfordshire

£POA

100 guests

Aldwickbury Park Golf Club , Venues in Hertfordshire
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Aldwickbury Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Stunning grounds for perfect wedding photography!

Hertfordshire, Harpenden

£4,000 - £20,000

200 guests

Ceremony at Brickhouse Vineyard
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Brickhouse Vineyard Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's rolling vineyards at Brickhouse Vineyard. Learn more.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

2-100 guests

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The Ashcroft Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Ashcroft: Your perfect, unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Lancashire, Rochdale

£POA

200 guests

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Hallington Mill

Northumberland's Hallington Mill: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Northumberland, Newcastle Upon Tyne

£POA

18-120 guests

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Perfect Brides Wedding Fairs

West Midlands couples: Discover Perfect Brides Wedding Fairs, your dream wedding venue.

West Midlands, Coventry

£POA

The Ridgeway Barns Wiltshire wedding venue
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The Ridgeway Barns

Elevate your wedding dreams with The Ridgeway Barns, a captivating barn venue nestled in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside.

Wiltshire, Swindon

£4,500 - £12,750

12-120 guests

Our Trinity Peaks
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Trinity Park Events & Conference Centre

Beautiful Tipi's on 300 acres of land here in Suffolk!

Suffolk, Ipswich

£POA

30-160 guests

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voco® St. John's Solihull

Stunning wedding venue in the heart of Solihull Town Centre with capacity for 700 guests

West Midlands, Birmingham

£6,495 - £9,995

80-700 guests

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The Wynnstay Hotel Wedding Venue

Wynnstay Hotel, Shropshire: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Shropshire, Oswestry

£POA

50-120 guests

Acorn Barn Wedding Venue Wedding Breakfast set up
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Acorn Barn

Dry-hire wedding barn Acorn Barn in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces you shape.

Oxfordshire

from £3,900

10-150 guests

Woodland wedding venue, Bridport Dorset
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Rudge farm cottages

Dorsets Woodland & Lakeside Wedding Venue - Rudge Farm Cottages

Dorset, Bridport

£POA

100 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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