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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
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50-250 guests
Norfolk
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50-250 guests
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Winchester Register Office
Located in the 19th century Castle Hill building
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Llantilio House
An exclusive Monmouthshire manor house country wedding venue for your unforgettable special day!
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Cave Hotel & Golf Wedding Venue
A unique wedding venue, for that 'Something different'
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Holmes & Co Bridal Couture
One of South Yorkshire’s most sought after bridal boutiques, with exclusive wedding dresses.
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The Royal Oak
Newly refurbished function room
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Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel
Country House Hotel Wedding Venue
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Northop Hall Country House Hotel
Say 'I do' in Flintshire's idyllic Northop Hall. Discover more.
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Minstrel Court Weddings
Minstrel Court's stunning grounds and elegant rooms offer a picturesque setting for your unforgettable wedding day.
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The Knighton Hotel
Planning your Powys wedding? Discover The Knighton Hotel, a charming venue for your special day.
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Woodborough Hall
Planning your Nottinghamshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Woodborough Hall.
Church Manor Barn
Carbon Negative Barn Wedding Venue
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Spicer Manor
South Yorkshire's Spicer Manor: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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Holiday Inn Portsmouth Wedding Venue
Beautiful, Picturesque Beach Setting
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Deckerdence
Unique Wedding Venue Warwickshire -for fun loving couples looking for quirky and unique.
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Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront
Elegant Seafront Wedding Venue in Vibrant Brighton
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Regency Hall
The Regency Hall Saundersfoot is a modern community venue in Pembrokeshire, offering exclusive hire for ceremonies and receptions.
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The Counting House at Pear Tree
Midlothian's Pear Tree Counting House: unique worship for your special day. Discover more.
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Discovery Museum
Say 'I do' surrounded by science at the unique Discovery Museum, Tyne and Wear.
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The Biscuit Factory
Midlothian's unique wedding venue, The Biscuit Factory, awaits. Discover more.
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St John's Waterloo
St John’s Waterloo is a Grade II* listed dry hire venue in Waterloo offering two contrasting event spaces.
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Priory House and The Oriental Brewhouse
Elegant Interiors, Stunning Spaces, an Unforgettable Lincolnshire Wedding at Priory House
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Walton Castle Wedding Venue
Unveil the allure of Walton Castle, a timeless wedding haven in Somerset. Step into a fairytale and make your grandest wedding dreams a reality.
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The Wellbeing Farm Ltd Wedding Venue
Envision your perfect wedding at The Wellbeing Farm, a picturesque venue in Greater Manchester, offering bespoke experiences for an unforgettable day.
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Thornborough Hall
Thornborough Hall, offers a stunning setting
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High Billinghurst Farm
Exclusive Surrey barn wedding venue with rustic charm, glamping and flexible catering options.
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Revensby Estate
Rose Arboretum or tipi Weddings at Revesby Estate in our beautiful parkland. Bespoke tipi weddings, combining rustic charm with flexible spaces!
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Cantley House Hotel
Cantley House Hotel, an enchanting house and barn wedding venue with a conservatory option and a Grand Ballroom!
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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