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Hempstead House Hotel

A Victorian hotel wedding venue in Kent offering garden ceremony spaces, a formal ballroom and on-site coordination.

Kent, Sittingbourne

£POA

200 guests

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Golden Lion Hotel Wedding Venue

Warwickshire weddings: discover the Golden Lion Hotel's charm.

Warwickshire, Rugby

£POA

120 guests

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Best Western Weston Hall Hotel

Create your dream wedding at Best Western Weston Hall Hotel, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of Bulkington

Warwickshire, Coventry

£POA

200 guests

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Britannia Hotel Wolverhampton Wedding Venue

Wolverhampton weddings: Discover the Britannia Hotel's elegant charm.

West Midlands, Wolverhampton

£POA

200 guests

The Stafford London Wedding Venue Venues in Central London
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The Stafford London Wedding Venue

Luxury Hotel in London

Central London, London

from £250

15-44 guests

Great Western Wedding
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Hilton London Paddington Wedding Venue

Planning a London wedding? Discover the elegant Hilton London Paddington.

West London, London

£POA

200 guests

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The Lansdowne Club Wedding Venue

Planning a sophisticated London wedding? Discover the Lansdowne Club.

Central London, Mayfair

50-150 guests

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Dorset Square Hotel Wedding Venue

a beautiful Regency townhouse wedding venue in Marylebone

West London, London

£POA

80 guests

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Holmes Hotel City Wedding Venue

Create a truly memorable day at Holmes Hotel, the exquisite Marylebone wedding venue amidst Oxford Street's vibrant heart

Central London

£POA

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The Oak Hotel

A hotel wedding venue in Ramsgate, Kent with licensed event spaces, tailored wedding packages and guest accommodation.

Kent, Ramsgate

£POA

200 guests

Hambleden Village Hall offers an idyllic venue for an intimate wedding reception.
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Hambleden Parish Hall

Village centre venue Hambleden Village Hall, Oxfordshire offering a 100-person reception space.

Oxfordshire

from £400

50-90 guests

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Birmingham

Planning your dream Midlands wedding? Discover Delta Hotels Birmingham, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

80 guests

Mitchell Hall Venues in Bedfordshire
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Mitchell Hall

Discover Mitchell Hall, the enchanting Bedfordshire wedding venue that will create the picture-perfect day of your dreams.

Bedfordshire

£POA

200 guests

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Create your dream wedding at the stunning Apex Grassmarket Hotel, situated in the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant Grassmarket area.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

200 guests

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The Lodge Hotel

Wedding reception and ceremony venue The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine Northern Ireland featuring the Allen and Rathlin suites.

County Londonderry

£POA

200-200 guests

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Stables Hospitality at Hestercombe House

Experience the romance and charm of Hestercombe Gardens, the picture-perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding day

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

£POA

200 guests

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Britannia Airport Hotel Manchester

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover the Britannia Airport Hotel.

Greater Manchester, Wythenshawe

£POA

120 guests

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The Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in a picturesque setting at The Park Hotel, a charming wedding venue nestled in the heart of Norfolk.

Norfolk, Diss

£POA

200 guests

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Allington Manor

An exquisite manor house in a quintessential village setting, perfect for intimate ceremonies, micro weddings, romantic elopements and marquees.

Lincolnshire, Grantham

£POA

2-80 guests

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The City Rooms Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's stunning City Rooms: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

120-200 guests

Gretna Hall Hotel at Gretna Green
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Gretna Hall

Discover a wedding venue with historic romance, situated in the Heart of Gretna

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

80-120 guests

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Lainston House Wedding Venue

Discover Lainston House, Hampshire's enchanting wedding venue where your dream day unfolds in timeless grandeur.

Hampshire, Winchester

from £8,660

200 guests

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The Saddle Club Wedding Venue

Plan your dream wedding at The Saddle Club, a picturesque Merseyside venue for an unforgettable celebration amidst horses and greenery.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

60-175 guests

Athena Conference and Banqueting Wedding Venue Venues in Leicestershire
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Athena Conference and Banqueting Wedding Venue

Leicestershire couples: discover Athena, a stunning wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

200 guests

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Bawburgh Golf Club

Welcome to Glen Lodge - a beautiful venue situated in the Norfolk countryside, offering the perfect blend of both modern style and charming character.

Norfolk

from £8,500

40-120 guests

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Essex County Hotel

Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the enchanting Essex County Hotel.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£POA

200-200 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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