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Sea Life London Aqurium Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning marine life at Sea Life London Aquarium.

Central London, London

£POA

Oswestry Cricket Club Wedding Venue

Oswestry Cricket Club: picturesque Shropshire setting for your perfect wedding. Find out more.

Shropshire, Oswestry

£POA

Shropshire Register Office Wedding Venue

Shropshire Register Office: Your perfect Shropshire wedding venue.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

£POA

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Biggin Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Biggin Hall Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Buxton

£POA

80 guests

Ardoe House Hotel and Spa

Fairytale Aberdeenshire Wedding Venue

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£3,500 - £8,000

2-400 guests

Wyrebank Banqueting Suite Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Wyrebank Banqueting Suite: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Lancashire, Garstang

£POA

120 guests

Casa Hotel Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Casa Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£POA

200 guests

Lancaster Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the Lancaster Hotel's unique charm.

Central London, London Central West

£POA

Wellington Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the Wellington Hotel's unique charm.

Central London, London

£POA

125 guests

Archerfield House

Archerfield House: East Lothian's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

East Lothian, Dirleton

£POA

Codnor Castle Inn Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Codnor Castle Inn, Derbyshire. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Codnor

£POA

50-200 guests

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Darwin Lake Wedding Venue

Darwin Lake weddings in the Peak District, Matlock

Derbyshire, Matlock

£POA

150 guests

Judd's Folly Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day amidst the elegance and charm of Judd's Folly Hotel, a picturesque wedding venue in Faversham

Kent, Faversham

£POA

120 guests

Homewood Park Wedding Venue

Homewood Park: Say 'I do' in breathtaking Somerset splendour.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

Llanerch Vineyard

Llanerch Vineyard offers a captivating and picturesque setting for your special day, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush vineyards.

Vale of Glamorgan, Hensol

£POA

200 guests

Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge

Planning a Tower Bridge wedding? Explore the Leonardo Royal Hotel.

East London, London

£POA

200-200 guests

Golf World Stansted

Plan your dream wedding at Golf World Stansted, where stunning views and exceptional service create memories to cherish.

Essex, Elsenham

£2,200 - £4,000

200 guests

Copthorne Tara Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream West London wedding? Discover Copthorne Tara Hotel's enchanting venue.

West London, Kensington

£POA

The Milestone Hotel Wedding Venue

Intimate Wedding Venue in Central London

West London, London

£POA

50 guests

The Kensington Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story at The Kensington Hotel, East London, where grandeur meets modern elegance for an unforgettable wedding day.

East London, South Kensington

£POA

Dunham Forest Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking scenery at Dunham Forest Golf Club. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Altrincham

£POA

150 guests

Bayfield Hall Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Bayfield Hall: Your perfect country house wedding venue.

Norfolk, Holt

£POA

200 guests

Norwich Registry Office Wedding Venue

Norfolk wedding? Norwich Registry Office: perfect for your special day.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

Fakenham Registry Office Wedding Venue

Planning your Norfolk wedding? Discover Fakenham Registry Office.

Norfolk, Fakenham

£POA

Downham Market Registry Office Wedding Venue

Planning your Norfolk wedding? Discover Downham Market Registry Office.

Norfolk, Downham Market

£POA

North Walsham Registry Office Wedding Venue

Planning your Norfolk wedding? Discover North Walsham Registry Office's unique charm.

Norfolk, North Walsham

£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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