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Couple walk through Vineyard at Hencote Estate on their wedding day
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Hencote Estate

Unique Vineyard Wedding Venue in Shropshire

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

£POA

25-250 guests

field hire venue wedding
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The Field at Hollybeds

Worcestershire couples: discover The Field at Hollybeds, a unique wedding venue.

Worcestershire, Worcester

£2,000

Daventry Town Bowls Club

Planning a Northamptonshire wedding? Discover Daventry Town Bowls Club's unique charm.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

£650 - £750

100 guests

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Supreme Suite

West Midlands couples: plan your dream wedding at Supreme Suite. Discover more.

West Midlands, West Bromwich

£POA

St John's Waterloo

Planning a central London wedding? Discover the iconic St John's Waterloo.

Central London, Waterloo

£POA

10-270 guests

Restoration Yard

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover Restoration Yard, a unique Midlothian venue.

Midlothian, Dalkeith

£POA

1 Wimpole Street - Central London Wedding venue Westminster

Westminster Wedding Venue in the Heart of London

Central London, Westminster

£15,000

15-200 guests

Baddow Park House

Say 'I do' surrounded by Essex charm at Baddow Park House. Discover more.

Essex, Great Baddow, Chelmsford

£25,000 - £35,000

150 guests

Water's Edge at Ewen

Boutique wedding venue nestled in the idyllic Cotswold village of Ewen, near Cirencester

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£5,000 - £40,000

30-220 guests

Al-Hamza Banqueting Hall

Multi award winning banqueting hall for up to 500 guests

Lancashire, Accrington

£POA

50-500 guests

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voco® Reading

Intimate Weddings at the voco® Hotel Reading Small is Beautiful

Berkshire, Reading

£5,250 - £10,000

76-80 guests

The Fox Ickenham

Beautiful venue in leafy West London, perfect for wedding receptions and engagement parties!

West London, Ickenham

£POA

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Ruffynes Barn

Charming Barn Wedding Venue in Kent. Featuring Spacious Grounds and Beautiful Countryside Surroundings.

Kent, Ashford,Kent

£9,750 - £13,500

50-200 guests

Oddhouse Farm

Escape to Oddhouse Farm, a rustic-chic wedding venue nestled in Nottinghamshire, where idyllic charm meets enchanting exclusivity.

Nottinghamshire, Owthorpe

£6,500 - £9,300

140 guests

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery is a beautiful, unique wedding venue located in Walthamstow, East London.

East London, Walthamstow

£450 - £1,950

10-150 guests

100 Queens Gate Hotel, Wedding Venue in South London

Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue in South Kensington

South London, South Kensington

£POA

10-100 guests

100 Barrington

Beautiful Blank Canvas Wedding Venue in the Heart of Brixton.

South London, Brixton

£7,392 - £10,555

190 guests

Woolas Barn, Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire

Discover Woolas Barn, a quaint 19th-century barn in North Yorkshire, offering a captivating backdrop for a memorable wedding day.

North Yorkshire, Appleton Roebuck

£POA

160 guests

The Woods at Oakley, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Discover your dream wedding at The Woods at Oakley, an enchanting woodland setting in Wiltshire, UK.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£POA

150 guests

The Grand Palace Banqueting Suite Ltd, Wedding Venue in West Midlands

Discover The Grand Palace Banqueting Suite, a captivating West Midlands wedding venue. Plan your perfect day by browsing packages and making enquiries

West Midlands, Birmingham

£499 - £8,000

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Unveil the allure of Buxton Pump Room, a remarkable wedding venue in the Buxton. Explore pricing and inquire to create your dream day in a setting steeped in history

Derbyshire, Buxton

£500 - £2,000

Copper Ceylon, Wedding Venue in Kent

Dream Kent wedding? Copper Ceylon offers a unique, stunning venue. View pricing, details & enquire today to start your happily ever after.

Kent, Bromley

£35 - £75

20-90 guests

ICB WS10 Conference and Banqueting group, Wedding Venue in West Midlands

Dream West Midlands wedding? ICB WS10 offers stunning venues at competitive prices. Explore and enquire today.Romantic wedding venue decorated in luxu

West Midlands, Wednesbury

£POA

100-700 guests

Kirkleatham Walled Garden, Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire

Dream North Yorkshire wedding? Discover Kirkleatham Walled Garden, a stunning venue with bespoke options. View prices & enquire today.

North Yorkshire, Redcar

£2,040 - £4,500

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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