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Bolton School Arts Centre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in stunning surroundings. Discover Bolton School Arts & Conference Centre.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

from £4,500

60-300 guests

Village Hotel Bracknell

Large Hotel Wedding Venue

Berkshire, Bracknell

£POA

30-200 guests

The Lost Village Of Dode Wedding Venue, Kent.

Unique & intimate weddings in Kent for up to 40 guests

Kent, Rochester

from £5,500

42 guests

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Tregenna Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding at Tregenna Castle Hotel. We have bespoke packages and stunning coastal views to make your special day unforgettable.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Ives

£POA

250 guests

Rye Town Hall

An elegant and historic setting for your ceremony, in central Rye.

East Sussex, Rye

from £469

Cragwood Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Lakeside Wedding Venue in Windermere

Cumbria, Windermere

from £3,380

120 guests

Bolton Castle Wedding Venue

Medieval Castle Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

from £1,500

2-120 guests

Fulham Town Hall Wedding Venue

Fulham Town Hall: Your perfect West London wedding venue. Discover more.

West London

£POA

The Cairn Hotel Wedding Venue

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

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £4,000

300 guests

Buile Hill Banqueting Suite Wedding Venue

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

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

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

East Riddlesden Hall Wedding Venue

Historic Manor House Wedding Barn

West Yorkshire

£POA

160 guests

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The Rembrandt Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover The Rembrandt Hotel's elegant spaces.

Central London

£POA

250 guests

Blickling Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love at Norfolk's historic Blickling Hall, where enchanting gardens and grand halls set the stage for your unforgettable wedding day

Norfolk, Norwich

from £1,200

80 guests

Best Western Valley Hotel Venues in Shropshire
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Best Western Valley Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day at Best Western Valley Hotel, a stunning hotel wedding venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional service.

Shropshire

from £2,495

150 guests

Weston Park Venues in Staffordshire
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Weston Park Wedding Venue

Weston Park, Staffordshire: Your dream country house wedding awaits.

Staffordshire, Shifnal

from £20,000

50-100 guests

Liverpool Football Club Wedding Venue

Marry in style at Anfield. Say "I do" at the iconic Liverpool Football Club.

Merseyside

£POA

400 guests

Macdonald Portal Hotel Wedding Venue

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa invites couples to explore their enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of Cheshire.

Cheshire

from £3,900

200 guests

Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club

Large Hotel Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire

£POA

200 guests

Haycock Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at our enchanting wedding venue which offers stunning surroundings and exceptional service.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £10,000

60-250 guests

Canolfan Pentre Ifan

Say 'I do' surrounded by Pembrokeshire's beauty at Canolfan Pentre Ifan.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

80 guests

Northcote Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's beauty at Northcote Manor Hotel. Discover more.

Devon

from £6,000

30-60 guests

Best Western Hotel Rembrandt

Dorset's Best Western Rembrandt Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Dorset

£POA

50-200 guests

Great Fosters Wedding Venue

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Great Fosters, Surrey's grandest manor house hotel, for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Surrey

from £8,000

220 guests

Soughton Hall

Luxury Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Flintshire

£POA

70-250 guests

The Alderley Edge Hotel Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Say 'I do' in Alderley Edge's stunning hotel. Discover more.

Cheshire

from £5,000

120 guests

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square

Planning a luxurious central London wedding? Discover Grosvenor Square.

Central London, London

from £115

200-500 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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