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Apex Temple Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Apex Temple Court Hotel offers an unforgettable wedding venue in the heart of London.

Central London, Blackfriars

£POA

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Apex City of London Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day with the exclusive packages and picturesque venues at Apex City of London Hotel

Central London, Whitechapel

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Create the wedding of your dreams at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of Edinburgh

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

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113 Chancery Lane Wedding Venue

Unveil the grandeur of "113 Chancery Lane," where elegance and history intertwine, creating an unforgettable setting for your dream wedding.

Central London, Westminster

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Warwick Hall

Flexible community venue Warwick Hall, Burford, Oxfordshire, offering large reception space with garden and atrium connections.

Oxfordshire

from £1,500

200 guests

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Northside Farm Wedding Venue

Family run, unique wedding barn, which is licensed for ceremonies, with onsite accommodation.

Northumberland, Hexham

£POA

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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre (Cloisters)

Wedding venue in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

£POA

50-300 guests

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Swan Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a West London wedding? Discover the Swan Hotel's unique charm.

West London, Staines

£POA

Euridge
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Euridge Manor Luxury Weddings

We have reason to believe that Euridge Manor is no longer taking wedding bookings (APRI 2026)

Wiltshire, Chippenham

£22,600

150 guests

The Blazing Donkey Country House Hotel Venues in Kent
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The Blazing Donkey Hotel Wedding Venue

This venue is currently under Administration and FOR SALE

Kent, Sandwich

£POA

200 guests

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Holiday Inn York Wedding Venue

Planning your dream York wedding? Discover Holiday Inn York.

North Yorkshire, York

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The Arches at Dean Clough Wedding Barn

The Arches at Dean Clough offers couples a breathtaking wedding venue set amidst a restored Victorian mill in the heart of Halifax.

West Yorkshire, Halifax

£3,500 - £11,000

60-300 guests

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Springhill House Wedding Barn Venues in Worcestershire
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Springhill House Wedding Barn

Worcestershire barn weddings

Worcestershire, Pershore

£4,900

150 guests

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The Civic Centre Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Civic Centre: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Lancashire

£POA

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Stockport Guild Hall

Say "I do" in the splendour of The Guildhall, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

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Macdonald Bear Hotel- Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire
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The Bear Hotel Woodstock

Hotel venue Macdonald Bear Hotel in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, with 13th-century character near Blenheim Palace.

Oxfordshire, Woodstock

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25-95 guests

Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel Venues in Nottinghamshire
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Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel

Planning a Nottingham wedding? Discover the Mercure's elegant city centre venue.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£2,600 - £6,000

10-100 guests

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The New Inn Wedding Venue

Planning a Somerset wedding? Discover The New Inn, a charming Bristol-area venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

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The Old Ferry Boat Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a unique Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover The Old Ferry Boat.

Cambridgeshire, St Ives

£POA

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The Swan Thaxted

Boutique hotel The Swan Hotel in Thaxted with 20 upgraded bedrooms, dog-friendly options and free nearby parking.

Essex, Thaxted

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The White Hart Hotel

Historic hotel The White Hart, Coggeshall with 20 period-style bedrooms, flexible room types and exclusive hire option.

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The Old Swan Wedding Venue

Oxfordshire's Old Swan: Historic charm for your perfect day.

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

190 guests

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The Red Lion Hotel Adderbury

Traditional inn-setting weddings at The Red Lion Adderbury, Oxfordshire, with bespoke food, drinks and local supplier options.

Oxfordshire

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Albert's Standish Venues in Lancashire
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Albert's Standish

Stylish Wedding Venue in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester, Wigan

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15-250 guests

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Slepe Hall Hotel

a charming Cambridgeshire Country House, offers a picturesque setting for your dream wedding

Cambridgeshire, St Ives

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Lindeth Howe Hotel
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Lindeth Howe

Say “I do” in storybook style at Lindeth Howe, where timeless romance, enchanting scenery, and heartfelt service come together at

Cumbria, Windermere

£299 - £18,000

2-120 guests

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The Admiral Rodney

Nottinghamshire's idyllic Admiral Rodney: Your dream wedding awaits.

Nottinghamshire, Southwell

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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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