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Crown Clayton Hotel Venues in the heart of North West London
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Crown Clayton Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a West London wedding? Discover The Crown Hotel's unique charm.

West London, Cricklewood

£POA

400 guests

The Burlington Hotel Venues in Kent
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The Burlington Hotel Wedding Venue

Beautiful 4 Star plus hotel on the Kent coast licenced to hold civil ceremonies

Kent, Folkestone

from £2,500

50-150 guests

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Longstowe Hall Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire's Longstowe Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

120 guests

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Marygreen Manor Hotel Venues in Essex
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Marygreen Manor Hotel

Essex couples: discover Marygreen Manor, your dream wedding venue.

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

50-150 guests

Portsmouth Football Club, Venues in Hampshire
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Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

200 guests

Le Talbooth Wedding Venue Venues in Essex
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Talbooth Restaurant

Say 'I do' by the Stour. Talbooth Restaurant, Essex's enchanting wedding venue.

Essex

from £95

120 guests

Maison Talbooth, Venues in Essex
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Talbooth House Hotel

Say 'I do' in the idyllic Essex charm of Talbooth House. Discover more.

Essex, Colchester

£POA

80 guests

Jurys Inn Oxford Wedding Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Leonardo Hotel

Wedding venue and hotel Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford in Oxfordshire with four civil-ceremony licensed rooms for celebrations large and small.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

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50-220 guests

Cromwell Lodge Hotel Venues in Oxfordshire
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Cromwell Lodge Hotel

Historic 17th-century hotel venue, The Cromwell Lodge Hotel, Banbury, with marquee space and guest rooms in central Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire, Banbury

£POA

120 guests

Lodge on Loch Lomond
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Lodge On Loch Lomond

Stunning Scottish Wedding Venue

Highland

from £110

50-200 guests

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North Yorkshire, Malton

£POA

120 guests

Beach wedding couple
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Harvest Moon

Enchanting East Lothian wedding venue, Harvest Moon, awaits. Discover more.

East Lothian, Dunbar

from £8,000

30-250 guests

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Comrie Croft
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Comrie Croft Barn

Comrie Croft, 2 nights accommodation for 60 included, a barn, cow shed and courtyard in the beautiful Perthshire Countryside.

Perth and Kinross, Perthshire

£POA

200 guests

Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat Venues in Essex
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Greenwoods Hotel

Essex brides, discover Greenwoods Hotel, a stunning venue for your dream wedding.

Essex

from £11,000

300 guests

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Inkersall Grange Farm

A unique teepee wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, offering relaxed bohemian celebrations with stunning countryside views.

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

£POA

50-200 guests

Laura Ashley Hotel , Venues in Cumbria
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The Belsfield

Dream lakeside Cumbria wedding? Discover The Belsfield.

Cumbria, Windermere

£POA

120 guests

Moddershall Oaks
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Moddershall Oaks

Escape to our picturesque countryside wedding venue in Staffordshire, with outdoor ceremony locations & new woodland pods

Staffordshire, Stone

from £5,000

10-175 guests

Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel, Venues in County Antrim
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Ballyrobin Country Hotel

Say 'I do' surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel. Discover more.

County Antrim, Crumlin

£POA

40 guests

Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel, Venues in Yorkshire North
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Asquith Hall Hotel

A Country House Hotel complete with a Civil License for weddings Weddings, overlooking the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

£POA

200 guests

The Port House Wedding Venue Venues in Hampshire
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The Port House Wedding Venue

THIS VENUE IS CURRENTLY NOT TAKING WEDDING BOOKINGS

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

120 guests

Romantic Wedding Photo/Coastal Wedding/Hotel
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The Queens Hotel & Spa

The Queens Hotel & Spa brings together 1930s Art Deco grandeur, sweeping sea views, and a luxury spa — creating a wedding venue as unique as your love

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

200 guests

Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Suite
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Dorset, Bornemouth

£POA

120 guests

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Suncliff Bournemouth Wedding Venue

Discover exquisite coastal elegance and create unforgettable wedding memories at Suncliff Bournemouth, Dorset's premier wedding venue.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

200 guests

Knowsley Hall Venues in Merseyside
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Knowsley Hall Wedding Venue

Luxury & Exclusive stately home Wedding Venue

Merseyside, Prescot

from £11,555

60-132 guests

Shiplake College Wedding Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Shiplake College

Independent school venue Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with a 63-acre Thames-side site and historic Great Hall.

Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames

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80-200 guests

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Portsmouth Marriott Hotel Venues in Hampshire
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Portsmouth Marriott Hotel Wedding Venue

We offer stylish spaces, delicious catering and dedicated wedding planners to ensure your special day is unforgettable.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

30-250 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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