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Holiday Inn Cambridge
A converted barn set in picturesque grounds, our hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding celebrations!
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Freemasons' Hall
Freemasons' Hall: A Category A listed venue for private events and weddings in Edinburgh, home to The Grand Lodge of Scotland.
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The Cliff Hotel Ceregidon
The Cliff Hotel & Spa is a family-owned coastal hotel in Cardigan, offering panoramic views over Cardigan Bay.
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
A historic yet contemporary wedding venue in the heart of Carmarthen, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury
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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 Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa
Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue
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Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium
Say "I do" in style at Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium, Essex. Find out more.
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The Oakley Court
Weddings with Oakley Court are available only on an Exclusive Use basis, the hotel becomes yours for the duration.
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The Feathers Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's enchanting Feathers: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Harrogate Register Office
Harrogate Register Office - Bilton House: Civil ceremonies in a Georgian building in North Yorkshire with views over the Stray parkland.
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Selby Registration Office
Selby Registration Office - Selby Civic Centre- provides a personalised civil ceremonies for up to 50 guests.
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The Plough & Barn at Leigh
The Plough & Barn at Leigh is an exclusive-use Kent barn wedding venue combined with a 17th-century Grade II listed pub.
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Evesham Registration Office
Offering a stunning wedding venue steeped in history and charm, ensuring a memorable and enchanting ceremony.
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The Old School House Wedding Venue
Escape to a charming 18th-century schoolhouse for an unforgettable wedding celebration in Port Isaac
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The Monastery Manchester Wedding Venue
The UK's Most Unusual Wedding Venue!
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Holiday Inn Lancaster Wedding Venue
Lancashire wedding? Discover the stunning Holiday Inn Lancaster for your special day.
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Country Ways
Country Ways is an exclusive-use North Devon wedding venue with private grounds and five cottages for on-site guest accommodation.
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Aswanley
Host your special day at Aswanley, an exclusive Aberdeenshire wedding venue for unforgettable memories.
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Great National Grand Hotel
Great National Grand Hotel Swansea offers exclusive city-centre weddings within a historic Grade II listed building.
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Voewood House
Escape to the Enchanting Voewood House. Norfolk's Exclusive Use Arts and Crafts Style Wedding Venue.
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Exeter Court Hotel
Exeter Court Hotel is a Devon wedding venue with a recently updated function suite and dedicated coordinators.
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Huntsham Court Country House Weddings
Create unforgettable memories at Huntsham Court; a dry hire, no corkage, exclusive wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Devon countryside.
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Aldenham Country Park Marquee
Create your perfect wedding at Aldenham Country Park, a stunning marquee venue that offers idyllic surroundings for your special day.
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Lauderdale House Wedding Venue
Grade II* historic house wedding venue
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Fernhill Hotel Charnmouth, Dorset
Fernhill Hotel, Dorset: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Durlston Castle Wedding Venue
Tie the knot in timeless elegance at Durlston Castle, Dorset's enchanting castle wedding venue.
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Municiple Buildings Wedding Venue
Your Ceremony Cheshire East Registration Services
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Strathmore Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning a West London wedding? Discover Strathmore Hotel's unique venue.
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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