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Hackney Church Brew Co., Wedding Venue in East London

East London wedding? Hackney Church Brew Co.'s unique railway arch taproom offers a memorable reception. View prices, enquire, and create your perfect

East London, Bethnal Green

£5,500 - £17,000

40-150 guests

Hungerford Town Hall
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Hungerford Town Hall

Explore our beautiful listed Town Hall in the heart of the Wessex Downs

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £720

1-120 guests

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The Mill House, Wedding Venue in Lancashire

Historic wedding venue for ceremonies, receptions & intimate celebrations with scenic views, outdoor spaces, exceptional service & culinary delights

Lancashire, Accrington

from £34

80-150 guests

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Holiday Inn - Aberdeen West, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Your Wedding, Your Way at Holiday Inn Aberdeen West

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

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Station Hotel, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Everything your HEART desires at Station Hotel Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£75 - £85

150 guests

Byre Barn Weddings
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Byre Barn, Wedding Venue in Kent

Byre Barn is a luxury Kent wedding venue where couples can indulge in a wedding experience wrapped in timeless charm & understated elegance.

Kent, Canterbury

from £13,950

30-80 guests

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Barry Masonic Hall

Barry Masonic Hall offers a unique, elegant space for wedding receptions in Barry, with in-house catering by award-winning chef James Howe. Exclusive-

Vale of Glamorgan, Barry

from £450

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Royal Assembly Rooms Wedding Venue

Great Yarmouth's Hidden Gem...

Norfolk

£3,425 - £6,500

50-180 guests

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Batheaston New Village Hall

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Batheaston New Village Hall.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£1,500

155 guests

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Snape Maltings, Wedding Venue in Suffolk

Host your wedding at Snape Maltings, Suffolk's iconic riverside venue. Explore our unique industrial spaces and stunning landscapes. View prices and enquire online.

Suffolk, Saxmundham

£POA

Hayley and Tim
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8½ London, Wedding Venue in Central London

Plan your perfect wedding at 8½ London, a stylish blank-canvas venue in a beautifully restored Grade I listed building.

Central London, London

from £12,000

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Preston Court

A unique wedding venue in Kent with ceremony options by the lake, in a traditional barn or within an on-site church setting.

Kent, Canterbury

£POA

120 guests

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The Theatre Chipping Norton

Wedding venue hire, The Theatre Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, civil ceremony and evening celebrations in a licensed theatre space.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

from £2,282

150 guests

Valleyside Barn in Devon
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Valleyside Barn Weddings

Your magical day awaits at our exclusive barn venue, set in a stunning Devon valley.

Devon

from £5,000

30-200 guests

Forceleap Farm, Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire

Discover Forceleap Farm, a stunning and exclusive barn wedding venue in the Northamptonshire countryside. Plan your unique day.

Northamptonshire, Brackley

£2,995 - £3,995

The Matara Centre
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Matara

Award winning unique weddings at Matara Gloucestershire / Cotswolds

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £2,000

2-200 guests

Civil Ceremony
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Neath Port Talbot, Swansea

from £25

300 guests

HSM Village Hall wedding
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Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Surrey

Host your perfect wedding at Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall. An idyllic and affordable venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills. View our prices and enq

Surrey, Dorking

from £2,100

25-120 guests

Flexible and charming  - a perfect blank canvas
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Damerham Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

A charming, vaulted village hall with a lovely riverside garden ideal for DIY receptions and relaxed rural weddings

Hampshire, Fordingbridge

from £1,000

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RHS Garden Wisley, Wedding Venue in Surrey

RHS Wisley offers stunning garden weddings in Surrey with elegant venues, exclusive hire, external catering, ceremonies, receptions & photography in i

Surrey, Woking

from £2,625

2-320 guests

Coppey Moor Glades Exclusive Countryside Marquee Wedding Venue Bedfordshire
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Coppey Moor Glades

Discover Coppey Moor Glades, a stunning countryside marquee wedding and events venue in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

80-200 guests

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Lambeth Town Hall, Wedding Venue in South London

Lambeth Town Hall Wedding Ceremonies Venue

South London, Lambeth

from £225

10-38 guests

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Stourport Manor Hotel

A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn

Worcestershire, Stourport-on-Severn

from £500

4-400 guests

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The Chesterton Hotel

The Chesterton Hotel, Oxfordshire a boutique wedding venue with lawns, terrace, and Garden Room for versatile celebrations.

Oxfordshire

£POA

2-300 guests

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Luxe Venue

Discover Luxe Venue, an exclusive wedding venue in the West Midlands. Create your dream day with unparalleled elegance. View prices and enquire online

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £800

Stanway House
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Stanway House & Fountain, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

Plan your unforgettable wedding at Stanway House, a stunning Gloucestershire venue with a world-famous gravity fountain.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £12,000

70-150 guests

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Windmill Farm

Your perfect wedding starts at Windmill Farm. Discover our beautiful, affordable hotel wedding venue and the packages we offer for weddings

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

£ - ££

40-250 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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