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The Sun Hotel
Set in Northumberland's picturesque countryside, The Sun Hotel provides a captivating castle-view setting for your memorable wedding day.
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Marsham Court Hotel
Coastal wedding venue in Bournemouth, Dorset
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London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel
Croydon Aerodrome Hotel: a unique South London setting for your special day.
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Storrs Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Grade ll Georgian Mansion Hotel Wedding Venue in the Lake District
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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The Grand Hotel Swanage
Dorset's Grand Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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Seiners Arms
Say 'I do' with breathtaking coastal views at the Seiners Arms, the ideal intimate Cornwall Wedding Venue.
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The Hotel Victoria
Seaside wedding venue The Hotel Victoria Lowestoft in Suffolk with restaurant and cliff-top setting.
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Holme Pierrepont Hall
Country House Wedding Venue outside Nottingham
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Redcliffe Hotel
Devon's Redcliffe Hotel: Craft your dream seaside wedding.
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Cadhay House
Manor House wedding venue
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The Mansion House
Say 'I do' in the grandeur of The Mansion House. Discover more.
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Guildhall Lichfield
Staffordshire's Guildhall: Your perfect wedding ceremony venue. Discover more.
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The Bull Hotel
Historic hotel wedding venue, The Bull Hotel Peterborough, with Ballroom for 220 guests
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Portland College
Portland College has discontinued hosting weddings and is no longer available for wedding bookings.
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The Corinthian Plymouth
Plymouth's grandest wedding venue? Discover The Corinthian.
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Olde Boars Head Wedding Venue
Planning a unique pub wedding in Greater Manchester? Discover the Olde Boars Head.
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Holiday Inn Ashford Central
A centrally located hotel wedding venue in Ashford, Kent, offering licensed ceremony spaces, catering and accommodation for weddings.
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Best Western Lord Haldon Hotel
Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Lord Haldon Country House Hotel. Learn more.
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Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island
Celebrate your love story at Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, where elegance meets comfort for an unforgettable wedding day.
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Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond
Say 'I do' in style at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond. Find out more.
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The Civic Centre Weddings
Planning your dream wedding in Tyne and Wear? Discover the majestic Civic Centre.
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The Manor House Buntingford
Historic Georgian Manor House council chamber in Buntingford with licensed civil ceremonies for up to 40 guests.
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Daffodil Hotel
An intimate and stylish lakeside wedding venue in the heart of Cumbria's Lake District
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Normanby Hall County Park
THIS VENUE IS CURRENTLY NOT TAKING FUTURE WEDDING BOOKINGS
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The Eastbury Hotel
Enchanting Dorset wedding venue: Discover The Eastbury Hotel.
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The Grand Hotel County Durham
Exchange vows amidst the grandeur of The Grand Hotel, the epitome of elegance and romance nestled in the heart of County Durham.
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Kimbolton Castle
Cambridgeshire wedding venue Kimbolton Castle set within 120 acres of parkland with exclusive use
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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