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The H Suite

A moder, contemporary and versatile wedding venue in Birmingham

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

10-450 guests

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Wakelin Farm Weddings & Events, Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire

Planning your dream Northamptonshire wedding? Wakelin Farm offers a stunning venue. View our pricing, browse information and send enquiries today.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

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Bennets - Royal British Legion, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Dream Hertfordshire wedding? Bennetts - RBL offers a stunning, flexible venue. View our competitive prices & beautiful spaces. Enquire today.

Hertfordshire, Harpenden

£800 - £1,200

50-200 guests

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Kingston Maurward House

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Kingston Maurward House.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

20-220 guests

Coffee House
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Dinton Pastures Country Park

Plan your dream Berkshire wedding at Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Berkshire, Reading

from £350

20-500 guests

Hungerford Town Hall
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Hungerford Town Hall

Explore our beautiful listed Town Hall in the heart of the Wessex Downs

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £720

1-120 guests

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Weddings at Orchard Field Venues in Northamptonshire
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Weddings at Orchard Field

Dream marquee wedding in rural Northamptonshire? Orchard Field awaits!

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

50-250 guests

Polhawn Fort, Venues in Cornwall
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Polhawn Fort Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with coastal charm at Polhawn Fort, Cornwall. Discover more.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

££ - £££

100 guests

Northbrook Park, Wedding Venue in Surrey
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Northbrook Park

Grade II listed Surrey estate offering exclusive use, scenic gardens, and versatile indoor spaces for bespoke weddings.

Surrey, Farnham

from £5,000

250 guests

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Bangor University

Say 'I do' in stunning Gwynedd. Explore Bangor University Weddings.

Gwynedd

£POA

40-240 guests

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The Mill House, Wedding Venue in Lancashire

Historic wedding venue for ceremonies, receptions & intimate celebrations with scenic views, outdoor spaces, exceptional service & culinary delights

Lancashire, Accrington

from £34

80-150 guests

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Station Hotel, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Everything your HEART desires at Station Hotel Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£75 - £85

150 guests

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Byre Barn Weddings
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Byre Barn, Wedding Venue in Kent

Byre Barn is a luxury Kent wedding venue where couples can indulge in a wedding experience wrapped in timeless charm & understated elegance.

Kent, Canterbury

from £13,950

30-80 guests

Woodland Setting
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Oscilla Productions LTD

A stunning slate quarry surrounded by pine trees offers a dramatic yet intimate setting, perfect for a unique and unforgettable celebration in nature.

Powys, Knighton

£2,000 - £18,000

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Barry Masonic Hall

Barry Masonic Hall offers a unique, elegant space for wedding receptions in Barry, with in-house catering by award-winning chef James Howe. Exclusive-

Vale of Glamorgan, Barry

from £450

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PYRÁ, Wedding Venue in North London

PYRÁ's stunning modern venue awaits. View pricing, gallery and enquire today to plan your unforgettable day.

North London, London

£4,500 - £20,000

20-100 guests

Estelle Manor
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Estelle Manor

Country house hotel and private club Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire with versatile event spaces for celebrations.

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

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Royal Assembly Rooms

Your Perfect Wedding Venue...

Norfolk

from £3,650

50-180 guests

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The Clifton Nurseries, Wedding Venue in Central London

Central London wedding? Clifton Nurseries offers a unique, blossoming backdrop.

Central London, London

£7,000

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The Manor Gatehouse

The Manor Gatehouse: a Tudor ceremony venue in Dartford, Kent, with direct connections to King Henry VIII.

Kent, Dartford

£POA

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The Black Boy Headington

Private Dining Room space at The Black Boy Headington, Oxford a dedicated group dining with tailored menus and drinks.

Oxfordshire, Headington

£POA

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Merton Registration Service - Morden Park House

Say "I do" surrounded by the beauty of Morden Park House.

South London, London

£POA

80 guests

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Asylum Chapel in South London

Unique Wedding Venue in Peckham London

South London, Peckham

££ - £££

120 guests

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Batheaston New Village Hall

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Batheaston New Village Hall.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£1,500

155 guests

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

A countryside escape for your perfect wedding at Forest of Arden, West Midlands

West Midlands, Coventry

from £6,000

20-350 guests

Egton Estate wedding venue
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Egton Manor, Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire

Egton Manor: an exclusive-use wedding venue in the North York Moors. Plan your unforgettable day in our romantic riverside gardens. View prices & enquire.

North Yorkshire, Whitby

£POA

160 guests

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Village Hall Aston

Astons Village Hall community venue in Aston Tirrold and Upthorpe, Oxfordshire offering a blank-canvas hall for receptions of up to 190 guests.

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

from £775

190 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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