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Borthwick Castle
Luxurious Wedding Venue offering exclusive use wedding experiences
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Creeksea Place
Wedding venue in Essex.
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London Canal Museum Wedding Venue
A venue full of character in an waterside urban beauty spot.
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Gretna Hall
Discover a wedding venue with historic romance, situated in the Heart of Gretna
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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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Lainston House
Lainston House is a 17th-century country house hotel in Winchester, set within 63 acres with a historic barn.
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Escape to the captivating expanse of Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park for an unforgettable wedding immersed in history and natural beauty.
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Mulberry House
Manor house wedding and events venue Mulberry House in High Ongar, set within 22 acres of landscaped grounds.
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The Guildhall Andover Wedding Venue
Andover's Guildhall, built in 1825, has splendid Georgian architecture on the exterior and an equally impressive interior.
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Plas Dinas Country House
For a grand, unforgettable wedding, Plas Dinas Country House offers a charming setting with picturesque views.
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Doubletree by Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel
Stunning Seaside City Centre Hotel Wedding Venue
The Holt Hotel
Oxfordshire hotel venue The Holt Hotel in Steeple Aston with historic character, gardens and licensed ceremony spaces.
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The Old Vicarage Christchurch
Dorset's Old Vicarage: enchanting weddings in a beautiful country house setting. Discover more.
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Ingatestone Hall
Historic Tudor house venue Ingatestone Hall in Essex with civil ceremony licence and flexible event spaces.
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Kings Oak Hotel
Essex event space Kings Oak Hotel High Beach combining indoor function rooms and pool garden settings.
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Bedford Registration Office
Bedford Registration Office offers a beautiful and historic setting for your wedding ceremony, with flexible spaces to accommodate your special day.
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Allington Castle
An exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent, offering civil ceremonies in the castle and barn receptions within private grounds.
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Lord Leycester Hospital
The Lord Leycester: an exclusive-use historic wedding venue in Warwick, recognised as one of England's finest medieval courtyards.
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Frensham Hall
Experience the grandeur of a historic country estate at Frensham Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Surrey, UK.
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Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A seafront hotel wedding venue in Dover, Kent offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremonies, spa facilities and guest accommodation.
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The Mansion House Wedding Venue
Bristol & Somerset couples: discover the Mansion House's unique wedding magic.
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Temple of Apollo Stourhead
Create your perfect wedding day at the Temple of Apollo Stourhead, a magnificent National Trust venue set amidst stunning parkland in Wiltshire.
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The Lincoln Hotel
a hotel located in the heart of Lincoln, and determined to deliver you your perfect wedding day!
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Brooklands Museum Weddings
Say "I do" surrounded by motoring history at Brooklands Museum, Surrey. Discover more.
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Brinkburn Northumberland
a secluded woodland ravine on the banks of the River Coquet, this award-winning estate offers a truly unforgettable setting for your celebration.
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Devonshire Terrace Wedding Venue
Devonshire Terrace is a unique historic Central London wedding venue for unforgettable ceremonies and receptions.
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Farington Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue
a charming Georgian House Hotel, set in magnificent landscaped gardens.
The National Library of Wales
Hold your ceremony at The National Library of Wales, an iconic building in Aberystwyth with views across Cardigan Bay.
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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