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The Lost Village Of Dode Wedding Venue, Kent.

Unique & intimate weddings in Kent for up to 40 guests

Kent, Rochester

from £5,500

42 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

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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

The Reading Room Wedding Venue

A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Alby

£4,000 - £6,500

2-110 guests

Pilgrims Rest

Unqiue venue with rustic charm & historic soul

East Sussex, Battle

£POA

90 guests

Elton Hall Wedding Venue

Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£3,300 - £5,750

250 guests

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Wedding Venue

Romantic Hidden Gem in Gorgeous Gardens

Kent, Sevenoaks

£3,750 - £4,350

250 guests

The Loft Wedding Venue, Scotland.

Exclusive Idyllic Rural wedding venue in Moray.

Moray, FORRES

£3,000 - £8,900

180 guests

Barn Door Events Ltd, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

Aged wooden beams create a sense of timeless elegance, exuding a rustic charm, yhe perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories.

Hampshire, Hayling Island

£6,000 - £20,000

120-400 guests

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The White Haus, Wedding Venue in Central London

Located in the heart of Farringdon, The White Haus has three floors of rustic decor complete with cosy corners, cuckoo clocks and vintage cable cars

Central London, London

£3,000 - £20,000

50-280 guests

100 Barrington

Beautiful Blank Canvas Wedding Venue in the Heart of Brixton.

South London, Brixton

£7,392 - £10,555

190 guests

Halsey Hall, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Halsey Hall in Cheshunt Hertfordshire, is a wedding venue that blends rich history, traditional elegance and modern convenience for your special weddi

Hertfordshire, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross

£1,560 - £4,790

30-120 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

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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