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Winchester House School Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Northamptonshire charm at Winchester House School.

Northamptonshire, Brackley

£POA

50-120 guests

Best Western Plus Milford Hotel

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Best Western PLUS Milford Hotel.

North Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Borde Hill Garden Weddings

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" surrounded by the beauty of Borde Hill Garden.

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

£POA

200 guests

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Hazel Grove Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by idyllic scenery at Hazel Grove Golf Club. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

120 guests

Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre, an exquisite waterfront wedding venue offering unforgettable memories.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

50-400 guests

Preston Pavillion

Say "I do" in historic splendour at Preston Manor. Discover more.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

50 guests

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Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre Wedding Venue

For a Bristol and Somerset wedding venue that effortlessly combines style with convenience, choose Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

10-140 guests

Kempton Park Racecourse Wedding Venue

Kempton Park Racecourse: Say 'I do' in stunning Surrey style.

Surrey, Sunbury on Thames

£POA

200 guests

Heaton Mount

Heaton Mount is an exclusive-use wedding and events venue in Bradford, set within a Grade II listed Italianate manor.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

50-200 guests

The Assembly Room Wedding Venue

Bucks couples: discover The Assembly Room, a unique wedding venue.

Buckinghamshire, Marlow

£POA

120 guests

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen Airport

Discover the idyllic setting of Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen Airport, a premier wedding venue in Aberdeenshire, where memories are made unforgettable.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

200 guests

Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Planning your Aberdeenshire wedding? Discover Altens Hotel, the perfect venue.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

50-220 guests

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Larkspur Lodge Barn Wedding Venue

Larkspur Lodge is a stylish, rustic-chic wedding venue in Cheshire, where historic charm meets modern romance.

Cheshire, Knutsford

£POA

150 guests

Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough

Celebrate your love in style at Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, a stunning North Yorkshire wedding venue with exceptional facilities.

North Yorkshire, Middlesborough

£POA

200 guests

The Darenth Wedding Venue

Kent couples: Discover The Darenth, a picturesque place of worship for your perfect wedding.

Kent, Sevenoaks

£POA

50-200 guests

Thistle Hyde Park Wedding Venue

Central London's Thistle Hyde Park: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Hyde Park

£POA

200 guests

Oaktree Community Centre Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the heart of North London at Oaktree Community Centre, an established venue offering all modern amenities.

North London, London

£POA

80 guests

Knightor Winery Wedding Venue

Discover Knightor Winery, an extraordinary wedding venue in Cornwall, where you can create an unforgettable celebration amidst breathtaking vineyards.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£900 - £6,350

2-150 guests

Royal Maritime Hotel

Hampshire couples: discover the Royal Maritime Hotel for your dream wedding.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

200 guests

St Swithun's Parish Centre Wedding Venue

St Swithun's Parish Centre: Your perfect Hampshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Yateley

£POA

120-200 guests

Bedern Hall Wedding Venue

Exchange vows in an exquisite setting at Bedern Hall, a historic wedding venue in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, York

£2,100 - £6,000

30-60 guests

Markenfield Hall Wedding Venue

Intimate and Exclusive, Moated Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire, Ripon

£POA

35 guests

The Georgian Theatre Royal Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Britain's most beautiful theatre.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

200 guests

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

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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