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Derby LIVE Assembley Rooms Wedding Venue

Derby's iconic Assembly Rooms: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

Village the Hotel Club Chester St David's

Chester St David's: Say 'I do' in idyllic Flintshire.

Flintshire

£POA

200 guests

Passford House Hotel Wedding Venue

Step into the grandeur of Passford House Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day where elegance and charm meet amidst rolling Hampshire countryside.

Hampshire, Lymington

£POA

50-100 guests

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Soar Mill Cove Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking coastal views at Soar Mill Cove Hotel in Devon.

Devon

£POA

120 guests

Leigh Park Country House Wedding Venue

Wiltshire weddings: Say 'I do' amidst the vines at Leigh Park's stunning vineyard chapel.

Wiltshire, Bradford-On-Avon

£POA

120 guests

Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel

Wiltshire weddings: Say 'I do' in the beautiful Limpley Stoke Hotel. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Bath

£POA

200 guests

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Best Western Walton Park Hotel

Walton Park Hotel: Say 'I do' in stunning Bristol/Somerset surroundings. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Clevedon

£POA

120-200 guests

Llanhilleth Miners Institute

Historic charm meets modern elegance at Llanhilleth Miners Institute – your perfect wedding venue.

Blaenau Gwent

£POA

Castle Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Stunning wedding location

Herefordshire

£POA

80 guests

Novotel Hotel- Greenwich Wedding Venue

A 4* star hotel with a convenient London location, a perfect venue for your wedding.

East London, London

£POA

Hargate Hall Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.

DIY wedding venue with accommodation

Derbyshire, Buxton

from £5,500

140 guests

Best Western Orton Hall Hotel

Celebrate your special day in the historic Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, a charming Cambridgeshire countryside wedding venue.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £50

1-140 guests

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Marlborough Golf Club Wedding Venue

Marlborough Golf Club: Stunning Wiltshire venue for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Wiltshire

£POA

100 guests

The Grange Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Grange Country House Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£POA

200 guests

Bagden Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Yorkshire wedding? Discover Bagden Hall's enchanting venue.

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£POA

200 guests

The Limes Country Lodge Wedding Venue

West Midlands weddings: Discover The Limes Country Lodge's charming place of worship.

West Midlands, Solihull

£POA

50-200 guests

The East Horton Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover East Horton Golf Centre, the perfect setting for your dream wedding.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

200 guests

Dumfries and Galloway, Stranraer

£POA

200 guests

Langshott Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the idyllic Langshott Manor Hotel for an unforgettable and enchanting wedding day in the heart of Surrey.

Surrey

from £9,000

120 guests

The Red Barn Wedding Venue

Countryside Wedding Reception Venue

Surrey

£POA

200 guests

Interior of Secret Garden Wedding Venue in Kent set for a wedding breakfast with long tables and candles.
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The Secret Garden, Kent Wedding Venue

Kent couples: discover The Secret Garden Restaurant, a unique wedding venue for your special day.

Kent, Ashford

£POA

200 guests

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa

Wiltshire, Chippenham

from £4,000

100 guests

Rownhams House Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Hampshire's stunning Rownhams House. Discover more.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,450

120 guests

The Abbey Hotel Golf & Country Club

Worcestershire weddings: Discover The Abbey Hotel's stunning venue.

Worcestershire, Redditch

from £2,995

220 guests

Blackboys Inn

Sussex wedding? Historic Blackboys Inn: charm, grounds, bespoke packages.

East Sussex, Uckfield

£POA

80 guests

The Court Room

Eastbourne Registration Services: Your perfect Sussex wedding venue.

East Sussex

£POA

120 guests

Angmering Manor Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Sussex charm at Angmering Manor. Discover more.

West Sussex

£POA

90 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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