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Ibrox Stadium - Glasgow Rangers Weddings

Marry amidst Ibrox's legendary grandeur.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Future Inn Plymouth Wedding Venue

Plymouth's best kept secret when it comes to weddings. All inclusive wedding venue and hotel

Devon, Plymouth

£2,100 - £7,750

30-120 guests

Hogarths Hotel Wedding Venue

Solihull's Hogarths Hotel: Your perfect West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Solihull

£5,500 - £30,000

250 guests

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Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park

Stylish hotel with a contemporary setting

Northumberland, Hexham

£3,800 - £8,200

30-280 guests

Minstead Lodge Wedding Venue

Country house wedding venue in the heart of the New Forest

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£POA

8-75 guests

Village The Hotel Club Portsmouth

Portsmouth Wedding Venues

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£3,900 - £7,000

40-180 guests

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The Engine Shed Wetherby Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding day, consider The Engine Shed Wetherby, a unique and enchanting venue in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

£6,950 - £10,200

120-350 guests

Haarlem Mill Wedding Venue

For a Derbyshire wedding venue with stunning surroundings and charming facilities, consider Haarlem Mill's enchanting package options.

Derbyshire, Wirksworth

£8,000 - £15,000

50-160 guests

The Derby Conference Centre Wedding Venue

Choose The Derby Conference Centre for your dream wedding venue, where elegance and convenience unite to create a memorable and enchanting day.

Derbyshire, Derby

£3,500 - £7,000

20-200 guests

Couple having outdoor wedding ceremony with Came House in Dorset as the backdrop
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Came House Wedding Venue

Came House: Dorset's idyllic country estate for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

165 guests

Carwinion House Wedding Venue

Escape to Carwinion's enchanting walled garden, where dreams of a magical marquee wedding flourish amidst thriving flora and tranquil surroundings.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£695 - £8,000

2-120 guests

Glen Mhor Hotel

Highland romance awaits at Glen Mhor Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

2-120 guests

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Fingask Castle Wedding Venue

A rural and romantic Scottish castle wedding venue

Perth and Kinross, Perth

£POA

2-250 guests

The Loft Wedding Venue, Scotland.

Exclusive Idyllic Rural wedding venue in Moray.

Moray, FORRES

£3,000 - £8,900

180 guests

Salt House Wedding Venue

Ready to ditch the boring venues? At Salt House, we're all about epic vibes, quirky elegance, and making your wedding unapologetically you.

Staffordshire, Standon

£4,000 - £10,000

1-120 guests

Couple in walks area at Little Oak Cornwall (wedding fields hire)
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Little Oak Cornwall

Enjoy celebrations in Cornwall's enchanting wilderness of Little Oak Cornwall, a secluded venue offering an idyllic space for your dream wedding.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

150 guests

Deer's Leap Retreat Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's natural beauty at Deer's Leap Retreat.

Devon, South Molton

£13,250 - £14,350

30-150 guests

Quaint Country Weddings

Powys' idyllic Quaint Country Weddings: Your dream rural wedding awaits.

Powys, Welshpool

£3,000 - £3,500

50-150 guests

West Horsley Place

Surrey's enchanting West Horsley Place: your dream wedding awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£5,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Parish's House Weddings

Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover Parish's House, a unique venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£40,000 - £90,000

30-150 guests

Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa

Make your fairy tale wedding become a reality.

Denbighshire, Clywd

£3,500 - £8,000

10-120 guests

Bilston Brook Wedding Barn

Beautiful rustic barn in rural Staffordshire, just outside the city if Lichfield

Staffordshire, Lichfield

£3,300 - £5,900

250 guests

Fairmont Windsor Park

Say 'I do' in majestic splendour at Fairmont Windsor Park, Berkshire.

Berkshire, Windsor

£35,000 - £60,000

50-700 guests

Bury Lodge Hotel

Boutique Hotel & barn wedding venue in Stansted

Essex, Stansted

£POA

300 guests

Thirsk Lodge Barns

Thirsk Lodge Barns: Stylish North Yorkshire weddings. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Thirsk

£3,000 - £14,000

50-140 guests

Wembley Stadium Weddings

All roads lead to Wembley, the ultimate Wedding celebration venue.

North London, Wembley

£75 - £150

50-1000 guests

Oakfield Gardens Wedding Venue

Escape to Oakfield Gardens' tranquil haven where beauty and elegance blend for an enchanting wedding reception.

Worcestershire, Claines

£6,500 - £8,500

25-120 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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