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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

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

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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

Mr & Mrs Sheldons wedding at Red Hall Hotel
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Red Hall Hotel

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover Red Hall Hotel.

Greater Manchester, Bury

££ - £££

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

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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

Pauntley Court Venues in Gloucestershire
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Pauntley Court

A Cotswold Wedding Venue like no other...

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

from £2,500

2-100 guests

Manor of Hurst Venues in Berkshire
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Manor of Hurst

Historic Manor House available for exclusive use, dry hire rental for weddings and hen parties. Accommodation for up to 22 guests.

Berkshire, Reading

from £4,500

150 guests

At the heart of our venue is a simple belief: love is love
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Endeavour Woodland

Our woodland venue will amaze your guests with its natural environment, easily accessible, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £8,000

2-130 guests

Hall set up
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The Guildhall Cardigan

The Guildhall Cardigan is a historic wedding venue in Ceredigion, celebrated for its significant Grade II* listed 'modern Gothic' architecture.

Ceredigion, Cardigan

from £420

12-120 guests

Grand Ballroom
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The Grand Hotel

Discover "The Grand Hotel," a sumptuous West Midlands wedding venue, where grandeur and romance intertwine to create an unforgettable celebration.

West Midlands, Birmingham

££ - £££

20-300 guests

The Sancroft Barns Venue, Barn and Courtyard in the Suffolk sunshine
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The Sancroft Barns

The Sancroft Barns: A dry-hire Tudor barn venue in Suffolk, providing exclusive use of the venue for three days.

Suffolk, Lowestoft

from £6,000

35-125 guests

The Glyn Clydach - South Wales Wedding Venue
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The Glyn Clydach

Your Day, Your Way at The Glyn Clydach

Neath Port Talbot, Neath

from £3,295

50-250 guests

Tankersley Manor Hotel Venues in South Yorkshire
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Tankersley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

17th Century Manor House with Refurbished Barn

South Yorkshire

from £4,000

30-350 guests

Romantic Country house wedding venue
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Moreton House

Georgian country house wedding venue set within private grounds

Devon, Bideford

from £1,500

2-70 guests

Drone image from above Botleys Mansion in Surrey
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Botleys Mansion

An exclusive-use Palladian country house wedding venue set within 56 acres of Surrey parkland.

Surrey, Chertsey

from £6,500

60-500 guests

Notley Abbey exclusive-use wedding venue
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Notley Abbey

A Medieval Masterpiece & Luxury Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £4,000

50-250 guests

Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Co Down
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County Down, Holywood

££ - £££

40-100 guests

Wedding couple outside the Ulster Museum
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Ulster Museum

Get Married in an Iconic Museum in Northern Ireland

County Antrim, Belfast

from £500

40-160 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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