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Crown Clayton Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning a West London wedding? Discover The Crown Hotel's unique charm.
The Burlington Hotel Wedding Venue
Beautiful 4 Star plus hotel on the Kent coast licenced to hold civil ceremonies
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Longstowe Hall Wedding Venue
Cambridgeshire's Longstowe Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Marygreen Manor Hotel
Essex couples: discover Marygreen Manor, your dream wedding venue.
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Talbooth Restaurant
Say 'I do' by the Stour. Talbooth Restaurant, Essex's enchanting wedding venue.
Talbooth House Hotel
Say 'I do' in the idyllic Essex charm of Talbooth House. Discover more.
Leonardo Hotel
Wedding venue and hotel Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford in Oxfordshire with four civil-ceremony licensed rooms for celebrations large and small.
Cromwell Lodge Hotel
Historic 17th-century hotel venue, The Cromwell Lodge Hotel, Banbury, with marquee space and guest rooms in central Oxfordshire.
Lodge On Loch Lomond
Stunning Scottish Wedding Venue
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Harvest Moon
Enchanting East Lothian wedding venue, Harvest Moon, awaits. Discover more.
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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.
Greenwoods Hotel
Essex brides, discover Greenwoods Hotel, a stunning venue for your dream wedding.
In past 12 months
Inkersall Grange Farm
A unique teepee wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, offering relaxed bohemian celebrations with stunning countryside views.
The Belsfield
Dream lakeside Cumbria wedding? Discover The Belsfield.
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Moddershall Oaks
Escape to our picturesque countryside wedding venue in Staffordshire, with outdoor ceremony locations & new woodland pods
Ballyrobin Country Hotel
Say 'I do' surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel. Discover more.
Asquith Hall Hotel
A Country House Hotel complete with a Civil License for weddings Weddings, overlooking the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.
The Port House Wedding Venue
THIS VENUE IS CURRENTLY NOT TAKING WEDDING BOOKINGS
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
In past 12 months
Suncliff Bournemouth Wedding Venue
Discover exquisite coastal elegance and create unforgettable wedding memories at Suncliff Bournemouth, Dorset's premier wedding venue.
Knowsley Hall Wedding Venue
Luxury & Exclusive stately home Wedding Venue
Shiplake College
Independent school venue Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with a 63-acre Thames-side site and historic Great Hall.
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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.
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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