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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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Soughton Hall

Luxury Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Flintshire

£POA

70-250 guests

Tan Hill Inn Wedding Venue

Yorkshire's highest pub, Tan Hill Inn, offers unique wedding ceremonies with breathtaking views.

North Yorkshire

£POA

120 guests

The Arden Hotel Wedding Venue

Warwickshire weddings: discover The Arden Hotel's charm.

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

£POA

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The Cliff Hotel Ceregidon

Say 'I do' with breathtaking coastal views at The Cliff Hotel & Spa, Ceredigion.

Ceredigion, Cardigan

£POA

200 guests

Kettering Park Hotel Wedding Venue with Outdoor Ceremony Space

Indulge in elegance at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, a captivating wedding venue nestled in the picturesque heart of Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

from £4,200

120 guests

Norwich City Football Club LTD Wedding Venue

Canaries fan? Say 'I do' at Carrow Road!

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

500 guests

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Norwich Halls Wedding Venue

Closed for 2024 for refurbishment

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

500 guests

Haycock Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at our enchanting wedding venue which offers stunning surroundings and exceptional service.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £10,000

60-250 guests

Canolfan Pentre Ifan

Say 'I do' surrounded by Pembrokeshire's beauty at Canolfan Pentre Ifan.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

80 guests

Best Western Hotel Rembrandt

Dorset's Best Western Rembrandt Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Dorset

£POA

50-200 guests

Slaley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Northumberland's splendour at Slaley Hall Hotel. Discover more.

Northumberland, Hexham

£POA

200 guests

Calcot Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Your idyllic Cotswold wedding awaits at Calcot Manor.

Gloucestershire

£POA

80-120 guests

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The Alderley Edge Hotel Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Say 'I do' in Alderley Edge's stunning hotel. Discover more.

Cheshire

from £5,000

120 guests

Liverpool Aigburth Hotel

Say 'I do' in style at Liverpool's Aigburth Hotel. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £2,895

50-180 guests

Holiday Inn Chester West

Unforgettable countryside wedding celebrations at Holiday Inn Chester West. Tailored packages and exceptional service make this an ideal wedding venue

Flintshire, Mold

£POA

180 guests

Waterton Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking lakeside views at Waterton Park Hotel.

West Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

Northcote Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's beauty at Northcote Manor Hotel. Discover more.

Devon

from £6,000

30-60 guests

Hotel California Wedding Venue

Where enchanting Cornish charm and coastal elegance intertwine to create the perfect backdrop for your wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

200 guests

Wincham Hall Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Unveil the grandeur of Wincham Hall Country Hotel, a historic wedding venue in Cheshire renowned for its stunning architecture and exquisite service.

Cheshire, Northwich

from £1,990

120 guests

Falcondale Hotel

Celebrate your wedding day in style at Falcondale Hotel, an enchanting venue nestled in the idyllic countryside of Ceredigion.

Ceredigion

from £6,200

200 guests

Lansdowne Strand Hotel Wedding Venue

Wiltshire weddings: discover Lansdowne Strand Hotel's unique charm.

Wiltshire

£POA

80-120 guests

Village Hotel, Manchester Cheadle

From lavish occasions to more intimate affairs, say I Do at Village Hotels, Cheadle.

Greater Manchester, Cheadle

from £5,000

50-130 guests

Stonehouse Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Cotswold Country Manor House Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire, Stroud

from £2,500

120 guests

Wrexham Llyndir Hall Hotel

Wrexham's Llyndir Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Wrexham

£POA

200 guests

Boringdon Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Elizabethan Manor House

Devon, Plymouth

from £2,000

2-120 guests

Reading Town Hall

Grade II listed wedding venue in Berkshire.

Berkshire, Reading

£POA

2-200 guests

Blue Bird Wedding Venue

Planning a Chelsea wedding? Discover Blue Bird, a unique West London venue.

West London

£POA

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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