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Edenwood Place terrace set for a wedding ceremony
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Edenwood Place

Beautiful and modern Kent wedding venue with botanical design and panoramic North Down views.

26 reviews

Kent, Aylesford

from £2,000

230 guests

Shieldaig Lodge
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Your exclusive Highland wedding, surrounded by breathtaking lochside beauty.

2 reviews

Highland, Gairloch

from £1,500

2-30 guests

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Plas Dinam

Celebrate your love in the heart of the Welsh countryside at Plas Dinam.

18 reviews

Powys

from £5,400

160 guests

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Sylvan Ferns Weddings and Events

Gently moulded by nature Sylvan Ferns is an idyllic leafy hideaway that will take you wherever your imagination leads.

Buckinghamshire, Great Missenden

££

70 guests

Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue in Buckland, Worcestershire
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Buckland Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury Manor House Wedding Venue in the Cotswolds

Worcestershire, Broadway

from £5,000

4-150 guests

Villa Brio waterfront wedding venue in Kefalonia, Greece overlooking the Ionian Sea
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Villa Brio

Exclusive-use wedding venue in Kefalonia, Greece, with high-end self-catered villas, direct sea access and accommodation for up to 32 guests.

10 reviews

Greece

from £10,000

20-100 guests

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Alfriston Gardens

South Downs Barn Wedding Venue with Gorgeous Landscaped Gardens and Panoramic Countryside Views

22 reviews

East Sussex

from £17,700

30-155 guests

Rudding Park Weddings

Discover Rudding Park, the enchanting North Yorkshire wedding venue where timeless elegance meets idyllic surroundings.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £7,000

200 guests

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Deighton Lodge Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting surroundings of Deighton Lodge, a stunning North Yorkshire wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

££ - £££

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Bedruthan Hotel

Laid back weddings on the Cornish coastline.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

££ - £££

2-40 guests

kitchen garden cafe outdoor
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The Kitchen Garden Cafe Wedding Venue

A captivating venue that is tailored around exactly what you want from your celebration!

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £2,000

20-120 guests

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The Scarlet Hotel

Coastal weddings at Scarlet.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

from £1,340

18 guests

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Glewstone Court Country House Wedding Venue
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Glewstone Court House

Glewstone Court Country House is a Georgian manor house in Herefordshire offering exclusive use and accommodation.

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye

from £7,000

30-80 guests

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Little Quarme Intimate Weddings in Somerset

Plan your perfect day at Little Quarme, an idyllic countryside venue on Exmoor National Park, offering daytime ceremonies up to wedding weeks

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £300

2-100 guests

The Woodland Tipi
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Mad Swans In The South Downs

A Stunning Tipi Wedding Venue Mad Swans in the South Downs

Hampshire, Alton

from £4,000

50-100 guests

Roman Temple
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The Larmer Tree Wedding Venue

Larmer Tree is an award-winning wedding venue on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, offering a blend of history, natural beauty and relaxed luxury.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

from £4,000

20-250 guests

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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel

A historic yet contemporary wedding venue in the heart of Carmarthen, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury

Carmarthenshire, Carmarthen

£ - ££

200 guests

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The Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa

Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue

Devon, Totnes

from £2,995

15-160 guests

Arts and Crafts House, Voewood. Norfolk wedding venue.
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Voewood House

Escape to the Enchanting Voewood House. Norfolk's Exclusive Use Arts and Crafts Style Wedding Venue.

Norfolk, Holt

from £6,000

30-200 guests

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Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone Wedding Venue

Looking for that perfect Wedding beside the Seaside, The Grand Burtin Hotel has Pride of Place overlooking the idyllic Fishing Harbour

Kent, Folkestone

from £1,699

50-500 guests

The Barn at Brynich, Wedding Venue in Powys
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The Barn at Brynich

Exclusive, family run Barn in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog.

Powys, Brecon

£ - ££

150 guests

Loving couple just wed, walking down the isle of our outdoor space, Willow Corner at the Millennium Country Park
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The Forest of Marston Vale Trust

Create a sustainable and memorable wedding day at The Forest of Marston Vale, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

££ - £££

200 guests

Mercure Swansea Hotel Venues in Swansea
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Mercure Swansea Hotel

Say "I do" at Mercure Swansea Hotel, the perfect venue for your wedding day in the heart of Swansea.

Swansea, Llansamlet

from £1,300

20-120 guests

Tudor Barn Eltham
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Tudor Barn Eltham Wedding Venue

Planning a fairytale wedding? Discover Tudor Barn Eltham, a unique East London venue.

East London

from £5,990

20-200 guests

Chichester Barn
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The New Chichester Hotel

Converted Barns set in the countryside but easily accessible with original beams and hotel onsite catering for all types of weddings

Essex, Wickford

from £7,000

2-300 guests

The Dartmoor Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

The perfect location to transform your dreams into reality. A gem, set in the tranquil back drop of Dartmoor National Park.

Devon, Newton Abbot

from £1,000

200 guests

Ashridge Great Barn wedding
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Ashridge Court

Looking for a Rustic barn with gorgeous gardens and outdoor ceremony spaces for your wedding day?

Devon, Chulmleigh

from £6,000

50-200 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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