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Canons Brook Golf Club

Canons Brook Golf Club: Picture your perfect Essex wedding.

Essex, Harlow

£POA

120 guests

Pembroke Lodge Wedding Venue Venues in West London
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Pembroke Lodge Wedding Venue

Pembroke Lodge: Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning parkland in West London.

West London, Richmond

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50-200 guests

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The Grand Marquee Brentwood

Wedding venue at The Halfway House Brentwood, with a 400-guest Grande Marquees and flexible celebration spaces.

Essex, Brentwood

from £3,500

150-400 guests

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Anvil Hall

Forge unforgettable memories at Anvil Hall, Dumfries and Galloway's unique wedding venue.

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

80 guests

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The Fox Inn Dorchester

Planning a Dorset wedding? Discover The Fox Inn's unique charm.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

80 guests

Weddings at Ascot Racecourse
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Ascot Racecourse

Elegant wedding reception and civil ceremony venue

Berkshire, Ascot

£POA

50-1500 guests

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The Royal Hotel Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Royal Hotel: Craft your dream wedding in our stunning venue.

Derbyshire, High Peak

£POA

80-120 guests

Wedding breakfast and dancefloor at Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
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Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield

Create unforgettable memories at Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield, an exquisite city hotel wedding venue

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

from £2,500

30-300 guests

The Lawrence Hotel Venues in Lancashire
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The Lawrence Hotel

Lancashire's Lawrence Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Lancashire, Burnley

£POA

Chapel Barn at Higher Eggbeer Farm
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Eggbeer Farm Barn Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in rustic splendour at Higher Eggbeer Farm, a stunning Devon haven with charming barns, idyllic gardens and panoramic countryside views.

Devon, Exeter

from £6,000

200 guests

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Blackaddie House Hotel

No Longer Taking Wedding Bookings: is to become a private home under its new ownership.

Dumfries and Galloway

£POA

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The Toorak Hotel Wedding Venue

Devon's Toorak Hotel: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Devon, Torquay

£POA

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The Broadford Hotel

Discover The Broadford Hotel, a captivating Highland venue where your wedding dreams will become reality.

Highland, Broadford, Isle of Skye

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Finch Hatton Arms

a beautifull country inn that blends historic charm with contemporary elegance, the perfect backdrop for a classic and romantic wedding.

Lincolnshire, Sleaford

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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Buckinghamshire wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Central.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

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Hostelrie Hotel Wedding Venue

Herefordshire wedding? Discover the Hostelrie Hotel's unique charm.

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye

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Donington Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel, an enchanting barn wedding venue in Derbyshire, where your dream day will unfold in exquisite surroundings.

Derbyshire, Derby

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200 guests

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Glebe House Cottages

Create memories to cherish forever at Glebe House Cottages, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of Devon.

Devon, Holsworthy

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The Museum Inn, a pub wedding venue

Create a day to remember at our historic Dorset pub, where charm and character meet to provide a unique and unforgettable wedding experience.

Dorset, Farnham

£POA

60 guests

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The Angelfish Restaurant Wedding Venue

Bristol & Somerset couples: Say "I do" with stunning harbour views at The Angelfish Restaurant.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

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The Ashbourne Hotel

suitable for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, with a range of function rooms and on-site accommodation

Lincolnshire, Immingham

from £3,500

120 guests

Garthmyl Hall Wedding Venue, Powys
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Garthmyl Hall

Host your unforgettable wedding day in the grandeur of Garthmyl Hall, Nestled in the picturesque heart of Powys.

Powys, Montgomery

from £6,700

150 guests

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Grimscote Manor

an ideal wedding venue for your civil ceremony or wedding reception, in the West Midlands.

Warwickshire, Coleshill

£POA

200 guests

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Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding Venue, Dorset.

Celebrate your special day in the idyllic setting of Kingston Country Courtyard, a charming wedding venue in the heart of Dorset.

Dorset

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60-175 guests

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The Brackenborough Hotel

Consider our countryside hotel for your wedding day, a luxurious waterfront weddig venue.

Lincolnshire, Louth

£POA

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Broom Hall Country Hotel

Broom Hall: Say 'I do' in a stunning Norfolk setting. Discover more.

Norfolk, Thetford

£POA

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Crown & Mitre Hotel

Cumbria weddings: Crown & Mitre Hotel. Historic charm, beautiful setting. Find out more.

Cumbria, Carlisle

£POA

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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