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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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Saltmarsh Farmhouse Weddings

Sussex couples: discover Saltmarsh Farmhouse, a unique place of worship for your special day.

East Sussex, Seaford

£POA

Glamping with Llamas

Norfolk's unique "Glamping with Llamas" offers unforgettable wedding celebrations. Discover more.

Norfolk, Wisbech

£POA

150 guests

Hawthorn Grove Wedding Venue

Outdoor Weddings

Northamptonshire, Great Doddington

£POA

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St George’s Hall

St George's Hall: Bristol's iconic setting for your perfect wedding.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

40-180 guests

Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa

Say 'I do' with stunning Dorset seascapes at Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

Kissing Gate

Hampshire's Kissing Gate: Say "I do" in a unique, enchanting chapel.

Hampshire, Fareham

£6,000 - £20,000

30-499 guests

Halifax Hall Hotel

Halifax Hall: Yorkshire elegance for your dream wedding. Discover more.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

150 guests

The Burgoyne

North Yorkshire's enchanting Burgoyne: discover your dream wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

2-60 guests

Hopton Court Wedding Venue

Hopton Court: Shropshire's idyllic setting for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Shropshire, Cleobury Mortimer

£POA

Weddings in kent

Kent wedding perfection? Plan your dream day with Weddings in Kent.

Kent, Sittingbourne

£POA

250 guests

The Silent Woman Inn

For a perfect Dorset wedding, explore The Silent Woman Inn, where your dreams take centre stage, Tipi Wedding Reception in the Wareham Forest Weddings

Dorset, Wareham

£POA

Hoath House

Kent's Hoath House: idyllic manor house weddings. Discover more.

Kent, Edenbridge

£POA

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Old Post House

Cardiff's Old Post House: a charming venue for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

The Bradford Golf Club Ltd

Planning your dream Yorkshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Bradford Golf Club.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£4,000 - £20,000

180 guests

Sullington Manor Farm

Indulge in an enchanting wedding experience at Sullington Manor Farm, a picturesque Sussex estate where rustic charm meets elegance.

West Sussex, Pulborough

£7,000

200 guests

Thorpe Park Resort

Say 'I do' at Thorpe Park Resort. Discover our unique Surrey wedding venue.

Surrey, Chertsey

£POA

Keystone Hall

Hampshire's Keystone Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Andover

£POA

Boyne Hill House

Planning your dream Irish wedding? Discover Boyne Hill House, a stunning Overseas venue.

Ireland, Co. Meath

£POA

Bridle & Groom Wedding Venue at Blackwater Farm

For a truly unforgettable wedding, consider the Bridle & Groom Wedding Venue in Cornwall. Your special day will be cherished forever.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Liskeard

£POA

Ffosyrodyn

Aberystwyth new wedding venue Wales

Ceredigion, Aberystwyth

£POA

The Londoner

Central London's iconic Londoner: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Westminster

£POA

St Julians Club

Sevenoaks' St Julians Club: enchanting Kent wedding venue. Discover more.

Kent, Sevenoaks

£POA

100 guests

Frasers

Rustic Eco-Friendly Barn Wedding Venue in the Kent Countryside. Featuring Beautiful Gardens and Delicious Catering.

Kent, Egerton

£5,000 - £21,000

10-200 guests

The Mews Wedding Venue

Essex couples: discover The Mews, a charming place of worship for your perfect wedding.

Essex, Southend-On-Sea

£POA

The Royal Pier

Hampshire's Royal Pier: Your perfect seaside wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

City Of London Club

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the City of London Club.

Central London, London

£8,000 - £15,000

Chorley Golf Club

Lancashire weddings at Chorley Golf Club

Lancashire, Chorley

£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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