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Glaziers Hall Wedding Venue, London.

Unique city wedding venue near London Bridge

Central London

from £10,500

60-200 guests

Crockwell Farm Wedding Barn

Discover Crockwell Farm for an unforgettable three-day wedding celebration amid the picturesque landscapes of Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £6,950

200 guests

Oakham Castle Wedding Venue

Beautiful & dramatic setting for your wedding

Rutland, Oakham

£POA

4-80 guests

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Newcastle County Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the heart of Newcastle at the stunning County Hotel, a luxurious city centre wedding venue.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £3,250

50-200 guests

Holiday Inn Southampton Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hampshire

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,995

20-200 guests

The Best Western Stuart Hotel

Planning your dream Derbyshire wedding? Discover the Stuart Hotel's charming elegance.

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

120 guests

Knights Hill Hotel & Spa

Tie the knot amidst picturesque landscapes and exclusive barn charm at Knights Hill, Norfolk's premier wedding haven.

Norfolk, King's Lynn

£POA

200 guests

Tregenna Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding at Tregenna Castle Hotel. We have bespoke packages and stunning coastal views to make your special day unforgettable.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Ives

£POA

250 guests

Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel

Creating amazing wedding experiences on the shore of Lake Windermere

Cumbria, Windermere

from £2,000

20-280 guests

Best Western Valley Hotel Venues in Shropshire
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Best Western Valley Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day at Best Western Valley Hotel, a stunning hotel wedding venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional service.

Shropshire

from £2,495

150 guests

Holiday Inn Chester West

Unforgettable countryside wedding celebrations at Holiday Inn Chester West. Tailored packages and exceptional service make this an ideal wedding venue

Flintshire, Mold

£POA

180 guests

Wedderburn Castle

South of Scotland castle and barn wedding venue

Scottish Borders

from £4,750

150 guests

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Village Hotel, Manchester Cheadle

From lavish occasions to more intimate affairs, say I Do at Village Hotels, Cheadle.

Greater Manchester, Cheadle

from £5,000

50-130 guests

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square

Planning a luxurious central London wedding? Discover Grosvenor Square.

Central London, London

from £115

200-500 guests

The Amadeus Wedding Venue

An elegant, characterful dry-hire reception venue you can personalise.

West London, London

£POA

180 guests

Kew Gardens Wedding Venue

From enchanting gardens to iconic buildings, our venues are designed to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

West London, Richmond

from £2,500

1-200 guests

Rowheath Pavilion Wedding Venue

A picturesque grade 2 listed ballroom with original 1920's features perfect for ceremonies and receptions

West Midlands

£POA

50-200 guests

Rhosygilwen Mansion

Pembrokeshire's Rhosygilwen Mansion: a uniquely beautiful setting for your special day.

Pembrokeshire, Cardigan

£POA

220 guests

Wokingham Town Hall

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Berkshire, Wokingham

£POA

80-120 guests

The Caledonian Club

Weddings are always special at The Caledonian Club - combining originality with tradition and a warm Scottish welcome.

Central London

from £13,200

12-150 guests

The Dunadry Hotel and Gardens

For a picturesque and unforgettable wedding celebration, discover the enchanting Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in County Antrim.

County Antrim

£POA

50-200 guests

Weddings at Quex Park

Say "I do" surrounded by Quex Park's stunning beauty. Discover your dream Kent wedding.

Kent

from £6,495

200 guests

The Dickens Inn Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at The Dickens Inn, an idyllic city pub wedding venue in Central London, where charm and elegance meet.

Central London, London

from £5,000

40-200 guests

Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree

Planning a Hertfordshire wedding? Discover Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree's enchanting venue.

Hertfordshire, Borehamwood

from £4,200

50-260 guests

Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your dream coastal celebration at The Connaught Hotel & Spa, an exclusive Dorset venue offering stunning sea views and bespoke wedding packages.

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £4,285

50-120 guests

London Canal Museum Wedding Venue

A venue full of character in an waterside urban beauty spot.

North London, London

from £500

200 guests

Farbridge Wedding Barn Wedding Venue

Beautifully restored barn in the South Downs

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

80-150 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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