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Weightman Suite Wedding At The Municipal
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The Municipal Hotel and Spa Liverpool

Historic hotel and spa The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool offering weddings in adaptable event spaces and on-site accommodation.

2 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £15,000

30-60 guests

Sefton Park Hotel, South Liverpool Hotel Wedding Venue
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Sefton Park Hotel

Event venue Sefton Park Hotel Liverpool featuring Lakeside Suite, bar, restaurant and park views.

2 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £4,000

50-200 guests

Clubhouse - Wedding breakfast Liverpool
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The Clubhouse by Ropewalks Hotel

Stylish city-centre wedding and events venue in Liverpool, offering a versatile private space with bespoke catering and seamless planning

2 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £4,000

50-150 guests

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Armani Hotel Dubai

Armani Hotel Dubai provides a luxurious and unforgettable setting for your dream wedding, ensuring an extraordinary celebration.

1 review

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

£30,000 - £35,000

335 guests

Glaziers Hall Riverside Venue
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Glaziers Hall Wedding Venue, London.

Unique city wedding venue near London Bridge

5 reviews

Central London, Southwark

from £10,500

60-200 guests

The Nici, luxury wedding venue overlooking Bournemouth seafront  coastal wedding venue with style of elegance
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The NICI Bournemouth

Bournemouth wedding venue offering a luxurious seaside setting, ocean views and a relaxing spa experience

3 reviews

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £8,000

10-175 guests

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Intimate historic wedding venue in York
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Elmbank Hotel

Boutique hotel wedding venue, Elmbank Hotel York, offering flexible event spaces with on-site accommodation for celebrations and guest stays.

North Yorkshire, York

from £3,500

10-60 guests

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Sledmere House

Create a wedding of historic grandeur at Sledmere House, a majestic stately home nestled in the heart of Yorkshire's rolling countryside.

East Yorkshire, Driffield

£POA

25-250 guests

Outdoor wedding ceremony with pink and white flowers at Caswell House
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Caswell House Barn

Cotswold barn wedding venue Caswell House in Oxfordshire with exclusive use of restored barns and private gardens.

34 reviews

Oxfordshire, Brize Norton

from £8,000

60-200 guests

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The Retreat Elcot Park

Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs

4 reviews

Berkshire, Newbury

££ - £££

4-100 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane
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Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro

A stunning hotel in the heart of Central Scotland with views of the Trossachs

12 reviews

Perth and Kinross, Dunblane

£5,000 - £10,000

30-300 guests

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The Manor Estate

Discover the charm of Manor Estate, an idyllic barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

16 reviews

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,900 - £8,000

35-120 guests

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The Walled Garden at Upton Barn & Walled Garden
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Upton Barn & Walled Garden

A unique and enchanting wedding venue, perfectly nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.

51 reviews

Devon, Exeter

from £4,175

50-156 guests

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Tall John's Barn

Discover the charm of Tall John's Wedding Barn, a picturesque blank canvas venue nestled in the idyllic Powys countryside.

13 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £3,000

2-160 guests

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Swallows Nest Barn

Country wedding barn venue Swallows Nest Barn in Warwickshire, exclusive use with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony options.

18 reviews

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £4,000

30-150 guests

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Talhenbont Hall

Talhenbont Hall is a Grade II listed exclusive-use wedding venue in Gwynedd, set within 100 acres of private woodland.

173 reviews

Gwynedd, Pwllheli

from £4,750

50-200 guests

Couple kiss outside of Worcester Guildhall on wedding day with confetti
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Worcester Guildhall Weddings

Historic City Centre Wedding Venue

Worcestershire, Worcester

£300 - £2,000

2-180 guests

The Happy Couple , The perfect day !
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The Kilnwick Percy Resort

Dreaming of a Yorkshire wedding? Discover Kilnwick Percy Resort, a Unique Glass Wedding Venue or our Brand new Woodland ceremony area .

4 reviews

East Yorkshire, Hull

from £3,555

2-140 guests

Trinity House London Wedding Venue
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Trinity House

Exclusive-use historic Georgian venue Trinity House, London EC3N | city location with Tower of London views.

13 reviews

Central London, London

from £9,000

30-180 guests

A Cotswolds Wedding Barn near Gloucester, Kingscote Barn
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Kingscote Barn

Get married at The Kingscote Barn, Gloucestershire's stunning barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds.

165 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £3,180

20-200 guests

Stratton Court Barn

Oxfordshire barn wedding venue Stratton Court Barn with The Main Barn, The Byre and evening bar space.

111 reviews

Oxfordshire

from £3,800

4-175 guests

Yarlington Barn Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Yarlington Barn

Discover Yarlington Barn, a captivating wedding venue in rural idyll. Your dreams of a magical celebration will be fulfilled.

16 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Weston-super-Mare

from £8,000

50-150 guests

Applewood Hall Outdoor Ceremony Wedding Garden
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Applewood Hall

Wedding venue Applewood Hall in Banham, available for exclusive-use with adaptable indoor hall, garden ceremonies, and onsite glamping accommodation.

33 reviews

Norfolk, Norwich

from £5,500

60-250 guests

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Hare and Hounds Hotel

Say "I do" with your furry friends in tow at our captivating country hotel in the Cotswolds!

9 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £5,500

150 guests

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The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds

Celebrate your special day in style at The Swan Hotel, a charming riverside setting offering bespoke weddings in the Cotswolds.

25 reviews

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

from £750

2-110 guests

Countryside Wedding at Wickham Estate Vineyard & Barn
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Wickham Estate Wedding Venue

Your picture perfect exclusive wedding our Vineyard & Barn venue is nestled in the Hampshire Countryside.

25 reviews

Hampshire, Southampton

from £9,647

50-150 guests

Heaton House Farm Venues in Cheshire
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Heaton House Farm

Heaton House Farm barn venue on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border with versatile spaces and uninterrupted landscape views.

184 reviews

Cheshire, Macclesfield

from £4,650

350 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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