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Clifton Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
The Clifton Arms is a four-star hotel with an enviable location & spectacular coastal views.
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The Villa Country House Hotel
Country House Hotel, with a license for ceremonies boasting a purpose built pavilion for weddings in Preston.
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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Wedding Venue
Tie the knot the Monkey World way!
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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County Assembly Rooms
This historic venue boasts elegant spaces for both intimate ceremonies and grand receptions,
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Doddington Hall
four special licensed civil ceremonies sites: The Coach House, The Long Gallery, The Garden Pavilion & the East Porch
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Lincolnshire Showground
a unique and flexible wedding venue. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations
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The Lincoln Hotel
this elegant venue boasts stylish function rooms catering to intimate gatherings and grand celebrations alike.
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The Poachers Country Hotel Wedding Venue
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Inn on the Beach Wedding Venue
Hampshire couples: Say 'I do' with stunning seaside views at the Inn on the Beach.
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Best Western Angel & Royal Hotel
a charming and historic setting, licensed for civil ceremonies, boasting beautiful function rooms and bespoke packages.
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Guildhall Arts Centre
a historic Grade II‑listed venue that offers couples a wedding setting full of character, charm, and versatility. Originally a Victorian town hall.
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Admiral Rodney Hotel
this venue boasts beautiful function rooms and bespoke wedding packages to create your perfect celebration.
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Royal Oak Inn
a charming Lincolnshire wedding venue offering a unique blend of rustic charm and modern elegance in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
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Best Western The Vine Hotel
A wedding at The Vine Hotel in Skegness, civil licenced, tailored packages, within beautiful grounds for a seamless wedding day.
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The Bustard Inn
nestled in rural Lincolnshire, offers a charming and unique setting for your wedding day, we are licensed for ceremonies.
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Ayscoughfee Hall Museum
beautiful Grade I listed building, nestled in stunning gardens, provides a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies and receptions
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The Cley Hall Hotel
Intimate Hotel Wedding venue in Spalding, with onsite accommodation.
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The Woodlands Hotel
An affordable hotel wedding venue in Spalding. available with a license for civil ceremonies
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Alford Manor House
Grade II listed manor house hotel, with a license for ceremonies, marquee wedding reception venue.
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Court Garden House Wedding Venue
Step into the picturesque Court Garden House for an unforgettable wedding filled with elegance and charm in the heart of Buckinghamshire.
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Saracens Head Hotel Wedding Venue
Hotel Wedding Venue Licensed for Ceremonies
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St Michael's Hotel & Spa
For a coastal wedding venue in Cornwall with stunning sea views, look no further than St Michael's Hotel & Spa.
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The Guildhall Weddings, Guildford
Surrey's Guildhall: Historic charm for your perfect wedding. Discover more.
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust
Say 'I do' surrounded by Sheffield Botanical Gardens' beauty. Discover more.
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Lyde Court
Lyde Court is an exclusive Herefordshire wedding venue, offering a rustic and magical setting in the heart of Herefordshire
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Roundhouse Hotel Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a Dorset wedding? Discover the Roundhouse Hotel's unique charm.
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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