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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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The Place Hotel

West Lothian's The Place Hotel: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

West Lothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Essex Record Office

Historic Essex Record Office weddings. Discover our unique venue.

Essex, Chelmsford

£POA

Burton Albion Football Stadium

Say 'I do' at Burton Albion Football Club: a unique Staffordshire wedding venue.

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

£POA

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Burythorpe House

North Yorkshire's Burythorpe House: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

North Yorkshire, Malton

£POA

Fron Farm Yurt Retreat

Unique wedding? Say "I do" at Fron Farm Yurt Retreat, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire, Whitland

£POA

Worstead Park Wedding Venue

Worstead Park: Say 'I do' in Norfolk's idyllic countryside setting. Discover more.

Norfolk, Worstead

£POA

The Yorke Arms

The Yorke Arms: North Yorkshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£3,000 - £10,000

70 guests

Alexander Weddings & Events (Lake Henry)

Tipi wedding venue with onsite accommodation.

North Yorkshire, Northallerton

£POA

80-160 guests

The Garden Gallery

Surrey's enchanting Garden Gallery: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Surrey, Farnham

£POA

Fairmont Windsor Park

Say 'I do' in majestic splendour at Fairmont Windsor Park, Berkshire.

Berkshire, Windsor

£35,000 - £60,000

50-700 guests

The Box at FarGo Village

Looking for something a bit different?

West Midlands, Coventry, UK

£POA

Ibis Boathouse (MAABC)

Marry in picturesque West London at the charming Ibis Boathouse.

West London, Chiswick

£POA

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Wedderlie House

New Barn/Castle wedding venue with accommodation

Scottish Borders, Gordon

£10,000 - £15,000

40-150 guests

The Saxon Mill

Warwickshire couples: discover Saxon Mill's enchanting riverside setting for your dream wedding.

Warwickshire, Warwick

£POA

Hilton Woking Hotel Weddings

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Woking, Surrey. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Surrey, Woking

£POA

Artful Dodger Wedding Room

North Yorkshire's Artful Dodger Wedding Room: unique ceremonies, unforgettable charm.

North Yorkshire, York

£2,000 - £4,000

10-50 guests

Heywood Civic Centre

Heywood Civic Centre: Your perfect Greater Manchester wedding venue. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Heywood

£POA

Touchstones Museum

Historic Touchstones: a unique Greater Manchester venue. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Rochdale

£POA

Harvest House Weddings

Suffolk's Harvest House: beautiful barn weddings. Discover more.

Suffolk, Harvest House

£POA

One Ash Weddings

Leicestershire's One Ash Weddings: Say "I do" in breathtaking style.

Leicestershire, Quorn

£POA

Castle Hill Banqueting Suite

Castle Hill: Your dream West Midlands wedding awaits. Discover more.

West Midlands, Dudley

£POA

Unique Venues Birmingham

Birmingham's most unique wedding venue? Discover more.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

A contemporary & modern city centre wedding venue

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

Elmbridge Farm Weddings

Luxury lakeside tipi wedding venue nestled in the heart of the countryside. Choose from two fully licensed outdoor ceremony locations

Worcestershire, Droitwich

£10,000 - £14,000

150 guests

The Hayloft at Allerton Manor

Plan your dream wedding at The Hayloft at Allerton Manor, an enchanting venue in Merseyside renowned for its stunning ambiance and tailored services.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£3,500 - £10,000

60-120 guests

The Wool Tower

County Antrim's Wool Tower: Unique wedding venue for your special day. Discover more.

County Antrim

£POA

25-220 guests

Hillmount House

Hillmount House is home to bespoke weddings and events. Create your dream wedding at our Georgian house, barns and sea-view gardens.

County Antrim, Larne

£POA

140 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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