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St Marys London Venue in Central London
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St Mary's London

Exclusively yours in the heart of London — a timeless setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations

Central London

from £3,995

50-300 guests

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Muthu Fort William

Envision your dream Highland wedding at the historic Muthu Fort William.

Highland, Fort William

£POA

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Best Western Muthu Queens

Queens Hotel, Argyll: Your fairytale wedding awaits.

Argyll and Bute, Oban

£POA

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Muthu Alexandra Hotel

Planning your Argyll wedding? Discover Muthu Alexandra Hotel's unique charm.

Argyll and Bute, Oban

£POA

Duisdale House Hotel Venues in Highland
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Duisdale House Hotel Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a Highland wedding? Discover Duisdale House Hotel.

Highland, Isle of Skye

£11,800 - £21,350

50-80 guests

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The Craigie Hotel

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover The Craigie Hotel in West Lothian.

West Lothian, Penicuik

£POA

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Court Colman wedding venue, Bridgend, South Wales
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Court Colman Manor Hotel

A lavish hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bridgend, offers an enchanting setting for your special day.

Bridgend

from £4,500

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The Willows at the Woodmans

Tyne & Wear couples: discover The Willows, a unique wedding venue.

Tyne and Wear, Whickham

£POA

 Dovecliff Hall Hotel Venues in Staffordshire
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Dovecliff Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Dovecliff Hall Hotel: Staffordshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding.

Staffordshire

from £4,500

40-140 guests

Castle Wedding Venue with Bride & Groom
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The Castle at Edgehill

Historic 17th-century wedding venue The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire with licensed indoor rooms and garden space.

Oxfordshire, Banbury

£30 - £100

90 guests

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Clacton Registration Office

Essex wedding? Clacton Registration Office, a charming venue.

Essex, Clacton-on-Sea

£POA

The British Museum Venues in Central London
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The British Museum

Couples planning their nuptials can explore the grandeur of history at The British Museum, a stunning Central London wedding venue.

Central London, Bloomsbury

££ - £££

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Llangoed Hall

Historic country house hotel wedding venue in the heart of the beautiful Welsh countryside with exceptional views and flexible spaces.

Powys, Brecon

from £12,750

20-70 guests

The Grand Hotel Venues in West Midlands
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The Grand Hotel

Discover "The Grand Hotel," a sumptuous West Midlands wedding venue, where grandeur and romance intertwine to create an unforgettable celebration.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

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Waresley Park Estate

Cambridgeshire's Waresley Park Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cambridgeshire, Sandy

£POA

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Rhyse Farm Wedding Venue

Worcestershire's Rhyse Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.

Worcestershire, Tenbury Wells

£POA

Wooden chairs either side of aisle, flowers decorate the edges, dark wooden structure hosts in the centre
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Tilgate Park Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty at Tilgate Park Weddings, Sussex.

West Sussex, Crawley

£1,100 - £5,500

150 guests

Braye Beach hotel in Alderney, exterior shot, golden sand
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Braye Beach Hotel

YOUR DREAM BEACHFRONT WEDDING VENUE IN ALDERNEY

Alderney

£POA

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Magnolia Park

Buckinghamshire's Magnolia Park: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

£POA

Crail Community Hall Venues in Fife
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Crail Community Hall

Crail Community Hall: Your perfect Fife wedding venue. Discover more.

Fife, Crail

£1,000 - £1,500

2-120 guests

IXL Centre Venues in Warwickshire
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IXL Centre

Warwickshire's IXL Centre: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Warwickshire, Southam

£POA

200-1000 guests

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Ballymena Town Hall

Discover Ballymena Town Hall, the perfect registration office venue. We are also available to attend Venues in the Ballymena and surrounding areas.

County Antrim, Ballymena

£POA

Hedingham Castle exterior, wedding venue in Essex
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Hedingham Castle

The most romantic wedding venue in the country

Essex

from £10,250

50-150 guests

Boston United Football Club Venues in Lincolnshire
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Boston United Football Club

Say I do to the perfect venue - The Jakemans Community Stadium, a unique Lincolnshire venue.

Lincolnshire, Boston

£POA

10-200 guests

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Burleigh Court Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Cotswolds charm at Burleigh Court Hotel. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Stroud

£POA

50 guests

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Hintlesham Hall

Celebrate your love story in the enchanting setting of Hintlesham Hall, an exquisite country house wedding venue steeped in Suffolk's rich heritage.

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £10,000

4-140 guests

Thornbury Castle Wedding Venue

Escape to a fairytale setting at Thornbury Castle, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury for your unforgettable wedding day.

Gloucestershire, Thornbury

£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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