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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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Clift Hill

Cumbria's Clift Hill: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Cumbria, Longtown

£POA

The Witchery

Memorable venue in the historic heart of Edinburgh

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Field Of Dreams

County Down's Field of Dreams: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

County Down, Bangor

£POA

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Royal Agricultural University

Say "I do" in style at the Royal Agricultural University's stunning Gloucestershire venue. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

Dorlands

Create your perfect day at Dorlands, a stunning barn wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Monmouthshire countryside.

Monmouthshire, Chepstow

£POA

Clifford Barton Weddings

Say "I do" in Devon's idyllic Clifford Barton. Discover more.

Devon, Drewsteignton

£POA

Holsome Park Weddings

Devon's Holsome Park: Say "I do" in idyllic bliss. Discover more.

Devon, Diptford

£POA

The Hayloft Wedding Venue

Planning a rustic-chic wedding in Somerset? Discover The Hayloft.

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

£POA

Chew Valley Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by stunning Somerset views at Chew Valley Weddings.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

Avalen Farm Wedding Venue

Unforgettable memories await couples in Cornwall. Avalen offers a breathtaking barn wedding venue for your special day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Lanivet

£POA

25-120 guests

Floran Farm Weddings

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" in Floran Farm's idyllic charm. Discover more.

West Sussex, Crawley Down

£3,500 - £20,000

Heritage Park Weddings

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol or Somerset? Discover the enchanting Heritage Park Weddings.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

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Welbeck Manor Hotel and Golf

Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Welbeck Manor. Discover more.

Devon, Plymouth

£7,500 - £20,000

1-120 guests

Merchants' Hall

Merchants' Hall: Historic Bristol charm for your perfect wedding day.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

Coldharbour Farm

Hampshire's Coldharbour Farm: rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.

Hampshire, Wickham

£10,000 - £20,000

50-150 guests

Briery Hill House

Briery Hill House: Gloucestershire's unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Newent

£5,500 - £19,500

2-50 guests

The Secret Garden Marquee

Cambridgeshire couples: discover the enchanting Secret Garden Marquee for your dream wedding.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

60-120 guests

West London, West Ealing

£POA

Gara Rock Hotel

Say "I do" with breathtaking coastal views at Gara Rock, Devon. Discover more.

Devon, East Portlemouth

£POA

Braeside House Weddings

Wiltshire's Braeside House: Your perfect, picturesque wedding venue. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Devizes

£POA

Two Hoots Barn Weddings & Events

Suffolk couples: discover Two Hoots Barn, your dream rustic wedding venue.

Suffolk, Sternfield

£3,000

110 guests

Swaffham Assembly Rooms

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover Swaffham Assembly Rooms, a unique venue for your special day.

Norfolk, Swaffham

£POA

Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens: A picturesque wedding venue in the Lake District, offering a captivating setting for your special day.

Cumbria, Grange-over-Sands

£POA

The Moorlands

An exquisite wedding venue in West Yorkshire, where dreams of enchantment and elegance come true.

West Yorkshire, Halifax

£POA

25-300 guests

The Old Brewery at the Horse & Groom

Wiltshire weddings: discover The Old Brewery at the Horse & Groom's unique charm.

Wiltshire, Westbury

£POA

70 guests

Syon Park

Syon Park: Enchanting West London wedding venue. Discover more.

West London, Brentford

£POA

Bel & The Dragon Wendover

Buckinghamshire couples: Say 'I do' in the charming character of Bel & The Dragon Wendover.

Buckinghamshire, Wendover

£2,500 - £6,000

10-60 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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