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Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue

Imagine your perfect day amidst the enchanting woodland and rustic beauty of Old Oak Farm, set in the serene Somerset countryside

Bristol and Somerset, Langport

£POA

200 guests

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Buckinghamshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Wedding Reception venue in Oxfordshire
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The Snooty Mehmaan

Wedding reception space at The Snooty Mehmaan Ayana Suite in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, with original architectural features and flexible catering.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

£POA

120 guests

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Saddlers' Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the historic charm of Saddlers' Hall.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

Cornwell Manor,Venues in Oxfordshire
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Cornwell Manor

Private Cotswolds wedding venue Cornwell Manor in Oxfordshire with historic house, gardens and water garden settings.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

£7,950 - £25,000

4-300 guests

Bourn Golf and Leisure Club Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Cambridge Country Club

Stunning Countryside Wedding Venue with fantastic views overlooking our 18 hole Golf Course

Cambridgeshire, Bourn

£POA

50-150 guests

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Imber Court Wedding Venue

Escape to Surrey's idyllic haven, Imber Court, where your dream wedding transforms into an unforgettable reality.

Surrey, East Molesey

£POA

120-200 guests

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Fernhill Hotel

Dumfries & Galloway weddings: Discover Fernhill Hotel, your dream venue.

Dumfries and Galloway

£POA

50 guests

Lea Marston Hotel, Venues in Warwickshire
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Lea Marston Hotel Wedding Venue

Lea Marston Hotel: Your dream Warwickshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Warwickshire, Sutton Coldfield

from £2,995

30-200 guests

Braxted Park Wedding Venue Venues in Essex
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Braxted Park

Country house wedding venue Braxted Park Essex with 500-acre estate and exclusive use for tailored celebrations.

Essex, Witham

£POA

25-350 guests

Macdonald Compleat Angler Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Macdonald Compleat Angler Wedding Venue

Create memories that will last a lifetime at Macdonald Compleat Angler, the perfect riverside wedding venue for your special day.

Buckinghamshire, Marlow

from £5,000

120 guests

Adwell House Wedding Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Adwell House

Grade II* listed country estate wedding venue Adwell Estate near Oxford with adaptable ceremony locations and personalised planning.

Oxfordshire, Thame

£POA

50-200 guests

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The Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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The Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your dream Bristol or Somerset wedding at The Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, a stunning venue for unforgettable memories.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

50-240 guests

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The Crown At Northill

Bedfordshire's Crown At Northill: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Bedfordshire, Biggleswade

£POA

80 guests

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The Embankment

Bedfordshire's Embankment: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

120 guests

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Essex Arms

Essex Arms: Your dream Essex wedding venue. Discover more.

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

120 guests

Eversholt Hall Wedding Barn Venues in Bedfordshire
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Eversholt Hall Barn

Create the wedding of your dreams at Eversholt Hall, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire, Eversholt

£POA

40-190 guests

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Forest Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover Forest Park Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

80 guests

Swettenham Arms Wedding Venue, Cheshire
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The Swettenham Arms Wedding Venue

The Swettenham Arms makes the perfect Cheshire wedding venue for those wanting to celebrate their special day with picturesque surroundings.

Cheshire, Congleton

£POA

100 guests

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Gables Hotel Gretna

We have been advised this hotel is closed with immediate effect.

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

120 guests

Atlantic Hotel, Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Atlantic Hotel Newquay Wedding Venue

A wedding venue with breathtaking ocean views at the Atlantic Hotel Newquay.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

from £3,500

500 guests

Studley Wood Golf Course Wedding Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Studley Wood Golf Course

Golf club wedding venue Studley Wood Golf Club in Oxfordshire with panoramic countryside views and a licensed Function Room.

Oxfordshire

£POA

120-200 guests

Stanton House Hotel Venues in Wiltshire
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Stanton House Hotel

Hotel wedding venue which offers exclusive-use weddings in a stunning country house setting

Wiltshire, Swindon

£££ - ££££

15-120 guests

Dunston Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Norfolk
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Dunston Hall Hotel

Discover Dunston Hall, an enchanting Norfolk wedding venue where dreams become reality in a setting of timeless elegance.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

300 guests

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Cardiff Masonic Hall

Cardiff's Romantic Wedding Venue

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

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Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall: Norfolk's stunning stately home for unforgettable weddings.

Norfolk, Wells-next-the-Sea

from £9,975

360 guests

Holiday Inn Cambridge,Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Holiday Inn Cambridge

A converted barn set in picturesque grounds, our hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding celebrations!

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

120 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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