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The Boathouse Ormesby Broad, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

The Boathouse Ormesby Broad is an idyllic romantic Wedding Venue situated on the enchanting Ormesby Broad

Norfolk

£POA

50-250 guests

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Skipton Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover "The Skipton Hotel", a picturesque canalside wedding venue, where your dream wedding becomes a reality.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

from £1,895

4-250 guests

The Assembly House Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover The Assembly House's unique charm.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

City Hotel Wedding Venue, in the heart of Gateshead

Tyne and Wear, Gateshead

from £4,000

50-250 guests

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Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick

Beautiful Hotel Wedding Venue in Copthorne, West Sussex

West Sussex

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Stoke on Trent

Stoke's Best Western: Your dream Staffordshire wedding awaits.

Staffordshire

from £2,500

10-200 guests

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

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Rowley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Yorkshire dream wedding? Discover Rowley Manor Hotel.

East Yorkshire, Hull

£POA

200 guests

Hulme Hall Wedding Venue

Hulme Hall: Your perfect Merseyside wedding venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

50-200 guests

Hotel Hatfield Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Hotel Hatfield: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Suffolk, Lowestoft

£POA

120-200 guests

The Rembrandt Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover The Rembrandt Hotel's elegant spaces.

Central London

£POA

250 guests

Hilton London Heathrow Hotel

Planning your dream Heathrow wedding? Discover the elegant Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel.

West London

£POA

50-200 guests

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Corn Exchange Wedding Venue

Dorset's Corn Exchange: Your dream wedding venue. Learn more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

200 guests

Stoke Town Hall Wedding Venue

Stoke Town Hall: Your dream Staffordshire wedding starts here.

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£POA

The Cliff Hotel Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Cliff Hotel: breathtaking coastal weddings. Discover more.

Norfolk

from £3,600

200 guests

Cardiff Arms Park

Cardiff Arms Park: Score a winning wedding at our iconic sporting venue.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

400 guests

East Riddlesden Hall Wedding Venue

Historic Manor House Wedding Barn

West Yorkshire

£POA

160 guests

Bradford City Football AFC Wedding Venue

Tie the knot at Bradford City AFC, a unique West Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

200 guests

Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport Wedding Venue

The prequel to your dream Honeymoon!

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

50-200 guests

Canford Wedding Venue

Canford, Dorset: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

Maesteg Town Hall

Maesteg Town Hall: Your dream Bridgend wedding awaits. Discover more.

Bridgend

£POA

200 guests

Durrant House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Durrant House Hotel. Discover more.

Devon, Bideford

£POA

Cyfarthfa Castle

Discover Cyfarthfa Castle, a grand Victorian castle venue nestled in picturesque parkland, perfect for your dream wedding in the heart of Wales.

Merthyr Tydfil

£POA

50 guests

Bower House Inn Wedding Venue

Escape to the serene Lake District for an unforgettable wedding at Bower House Inn, where rustic charm meets modern elegance.

Cumbria

£POA

Greater Manchester, Bolton

from £1,550

2-220 guests

Appleby Castle Wedding Venue

Boasts a rich history and a spectacular backdrop.

Cumbria

£POA

80-200 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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