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The Rose and Crown Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover the Rose & Crown Hotel's unique charm.

Cambridgeshire, Wisbech

£POA

200 guests

Northwood House & Park Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Isle of Wight elegance at Northwood House & Park. Discover more.

Isle of Wight, Cowes

£POA

200 guests

Soho House Wedding Venue

London's iconic Soho House: Your unforgettable wedding awaits. Discover more.

Central London

£POA

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Wedding Venue

Elevate your wedding experience at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, where luxury and elegance combine to create an unforgettable day.

Central London

from £26,700

120-400 guests

Buile Hill Banqueting Suite Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Victorian splendour at Buile Hill Park Hall.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

Eype's Mouth Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning Dorset views at Eype's Mouth Country Hotel.

Dorset, Bridport

£POA

120 guests

Bartley Lodge, Hotel Wedding Venue

Grade II historic beauty and classic country charm

Hampshire, Southampton

from £7,195

150 guests

St.Ives Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate love in a coastal oasis, St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa, where luxury and breathtaking views unite for an unforgettable wedding experience.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

from £5,000

200 guests

The Devonshire House Hotel Wedding Venue

Devonshire House Hotel: Your dream Merseyside wedding awaits. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

200 guests

The Country Park Wedding Venue

Unveiling a breathtaking canvas for your idyllic English countryside wedding at The Country Park.

East Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

Sheraton Grand Hotel, London Park Lane

Magnificent weddings await at Sheraton Grand Hotel, London Park Lane, an iconic City of London Venue, with a touch of luxury and elegance.

Central London

£POA

The Savoy Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the Savoy's iconic glamour. Discover more.

Central London

£POA

10-400 guests

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Holiday Inn Darlington Scotch Corner Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Holiday Inn Darlington Scotch Corner, North Yorkshire. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

200 guests

Swan at Newby Bridge Wedding Venue

Cumbria weddings: Say "I do" at the idyllic Swan at Newby Bridge.

Cumbria

£POA

The Old Ship Hotel

Sussex seaside romance? Discover The Old Ship Hotel for your dream wedding.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

250 guests

Haley's Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your West Yorkshire wedding? Discover Haley's Hotel and Restaurant.

West Yorkshire

£POA

120 guests

Brunel's SS Great Britain Wedding Venue

Say "I do" aboard Brunel's SS Great Britain – a unique wedding venue in Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

200 guests

Shrewsbury Castle Wedding Venue

Historic Wedding Venue

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

£POA

36 guests

Ennerdale Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Ennerdale Country House Hotel: Cumbrian charm for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Cumbria

£POA

100 guests

Cragwood Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Lakeside Wedding Venue in Windermere

Cumbria, Windermere

from £3,380

120 guests

Hambleton Hall Wedding Venue

For a fairy-tale wedding in the heart of the English countryside, discover Hambleton Hall, Rutland's enchanting wedding venue.

Rutland, Oakham

£POA

50-80 guests

Manor Parc Hotel Wedding Venue, Cardiff.

Cardiff couples: Say "I do" in Manor Parc Hotel's stunning setting. Discover more.

Cardiff

from £8,500

120 guests

New House Country Hotel

Celebrate amidst 1,200 acres of stunning Welsh countryside at New House Country Hotel in Cardiff, your idyllic Welsh wedding destination.

Cardiff

£POA

10-249 guests

The Royal Garden Hotel Wedding Venue

Embrace the elegance of a city wedding at The Royal Garden Hotel, London's captivating venue for unforgettable nuptials.

West London, London

£POA

200-200 guests

The Hand Hotel

Wrexham's Hand Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Wrexham

£POA

The Cairn Hotel Wedding Venue

The Cairn Hotel: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding starts here.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £4,000

300 guests

Tynedale Farmer Function Suite Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Northumberland wedding? Discover Tynedale Farmer Function Suite.

Northumberland, Hexham

£POA

200-200 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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