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Wedding Ceremony Holiday Inn Guildford with Floral Arch
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Holiday Inn Guildford

Celebrate your love in style at Holiday Inn Guildford, Surrey's charming hotel wedding venue offering exceptional service for your wedding day.

4 reviews

Surrey, Guildford

from £3,000

50-100 guests

The Mansion House at De Vere Wokefield Estate
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De Vere Wokefield Estate Wedding Venue

Wokefield Place and The Mansion House; Two different wedding venue options on one Estate!

52 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £5,000

4-400 guests

Our Outdoor Ceremony Space with a lake and fountain background
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Reigate Hill Golf Club

an affordable, lakeside wedding venue, set with stunning countryside

30 reviews

Surrey, Reigate

from £4,500

4-150 guests

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Elegant wedding reception setup at Holiday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks, with round tables, white linens, chair covers and soft green sashes in a bright function room.
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Holiday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks

Licensed hotel wedding venue in Kent with adaptable suites, landscaped gardens and experienced wedding managers.

1 review

Kent, Sevenoaks

from £2,040

10-120 guests

China Fleet Country Club Wedding Venue Saltash, Cornwall
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China Fleet Country Club

Nestled on the banks of the Tamar Estuary, our Country Club offer weddings for up to 150 Ceremony Guests.

36 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Saltash

from £4,550

35-200 guests

The Roseate Reading Venues in Berkshire
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The Roseate Reading Wedding Venue

5 Star Townhouse Hotel & Wedding Venue, ideal for Intimate Wedding Days

2 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,500

10-80 guests

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Wedding Safari
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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Wedding venue in Kent set within a wildlife reserve, offering varied licensed settings and on-site stays across the estate.

30 reviews

Kent, Ashford

from £10,000

20-140 guests

Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury
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Whately Hall Hotel

Banbury’s Whately Hall hotel venue with period features, garden ceremony options and coordinated wedding day support.

3 reviews

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £110

30-120 guests

Bride and Groom in Quirky Oxford wedding venue, The Story Museum, in The Whispering Woods a magical woodland dining space
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The Story Museum

Enchanting central Oxford museum wedding venue with quirky, child‑friendly spaces - perfect for book lovers wanting a truly unique & memorable day.

5 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £1,250

150 guests

ceremony
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The Fields

Converted barn wedding venue The Fields, Cheshire countryside near Chester, offering exclusive-use celebrations shaped entirely around your plans.

3 reviews

Cheshire, Chester

from £3,500

20-250 guests

Hilton Maidstone Hotel Venues in Kent
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Orida Maidstone Hotel

A licensed wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering adaptable banqueting rooms and an outdoor gazebo for ceremonies and receptions.

1 review

Kent, Maidstone

from £2,500

40-80 guests

Doxford Barns, Threshing Hall
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Doxford Barns

Barn wedding venue Doxford Barns, Northumberland, offering exclusive-use celebrations across a private 550-acre country estate.

Northumberland, Alnwick

££ - £££

250 guests

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Charlton Hall Northumberland
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Charlton Hall

Charlton Hall, Northumberland wedding venue offering exclusive estate hire, ceremony spaces and onsite accommodation for extended celebrations.

Northumberland, Alnwick

££ - £££

200 guests

Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue with Exclusive Use, Downham Hall
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Downham Hall

Exclusive use Georgian manor house wedding venue surrounded by Essex countryside with luxury barn, on-site accommodation and Bridal dressing room

6 reviews

Essex, Billericay

from £5,500

10-180 guests

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Fort Amherst

Historic fort wedding venue in Kent offering dramatic outdoor spaces and flexible layouts within a Napoleonic landmark.

1 review

Kent, Chatham

from £4,000

10-300 guests

Tottington Manor set in the South Downs, great food and views
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Tottington Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

A romantic Sussex wedding venue with South Downs views, beautiful ceremony spaces, AA Rosette dining and 12 stylish bedrooms.

12 reviews

West Sussex

from £10,500

100 guests

Wedding breakfast at Imber Court, East Molesy
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Imber Court Wedding Venue

Escape to Surrey's idyllic haven, Imber Court, where your dream wedding transforms into an unforgettable reality.

Surrey, East Molesey

from £1,500

50-300 guests

Bride and Groom walking in sunset on driveway
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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

Georgian Hall
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Rossett Hall

Georgian country house wedding venue Rossett Hall Hotel, Rossett, with ceremony suites opening directly onto landscaped gardens.

25 reviews

Cheshire, Wrexham

from £3,000

20-300 guests

Stunning view across the Vale of York from our Vale of York ceremony room
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The Kilnwick Percy Resort

Weddings take place in our unique glass fronted Wedding Venue in our stunning Vale of York room or in our brand new Woodland Ceremony area

14 reviews

East Yorkshire, Hull

from £4,500

4-150 guests

Ware Priory Venues in Hertfordshire
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Ware Priory

Historic and contemporary wedding venue Ware Priory in Ware, Hertfordshire with riverside gardens and diverse ceremony spaces.

27 reviews

Hertfordshire, Ware

from £5,895

50-220 guests

Hungarian Hall weddings Suffolk outdoor ceremonies marquee receptions
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Hungarian Hall Estate

Exclusive-use Suffolk wedding venue near Woodbridge with indoor & outdoor ceremonies, marquee receptions for 50–170 guests, and luxury accommodation.

16 reviews

Suffolk, Woodbridge

from £6,680

50-200 guests

Kelmarsh Hall

Discover Kelmarsh Hall, a stunning historic venue in Northamptonshire, where your dream wedding awaits amidst enchanting surroundings.

30 reviews

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£ - ££

500 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

Leigh Court
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Leigh Court

Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.

53 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £7,000

10-110 guests

The Lawn Wedding Venue
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The Lawn

Georgian manor house wedding venue The Lawn Essex with exclusive use and landscaped gardens.

86 reviews

Essex, Rochford

from £1,995

25-150 guests

Bride & Groom in woodland wedding venue
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Cheshire Woodland Weddings

Enchanting Woodland Weddings in Cheshire with Exclusive Outdoor Ceremonies in Blakemere

16 reviews

Cheshire, Northwich

from £1,500

4-200 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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