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Artisan Imagery, Wedding Videographers in Surrey

Capture your special day with stunning wedding films and photography from Artisan Imagery. Contact us for a free consultation.

Surrey, Farnham

£795 - £2,995

Videography

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Winmarleigh House Wedding Venue

Cheshire's Winmarleigh House: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Cheshire, Warrington

£POA

120 guests

Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel, a breathtaking riverside venue offering unforgettable wedding experiences.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

from £4,500

75 guests

Sofitel London Gatwick Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in sophisticated style at Sofitel London Gatwick. Discover more.

West Sussex

£POA

200 guests

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Muncaster Castle Wedding Venue

One Wedding Per Day at the Castle in Cumbria.

Cumbria

£POA

Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club

Experience a magical wedding at the elegant Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, where your love story flourishes in Northamptonshire's enchanting embrac

Northamptonshire, Daventry

£POA

320 guests

The Tytherington Golf & Country Club

Host your perfect Cheshire wedding day at The Tytherington Golf & Country Club, where dreams become reality.

Cheshire, Macclesfield

£POA

200 guests

Lytham Hall Wedding Venue

Lytham Hall: Exquisite Lancashire elegance for your perfect wedding day.

Lancashire

£POA

120 guests

Begelly Arms Hotel

Pembrokeshire wedding? Discover the Begelly Arms Hotel's unique charm.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

160 guests

Westone Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Westone Manor Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day filled with charm and sophistication.

Northamptonshire

from £2,000

30-150 guests

Purbeck House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Purbeck House Hotel. Learn more.

Dorset, Swanage

£POA

120 guests

Williamson Park Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking views at Williamson Park, Lancashire's iconic wedding venue.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

Royal Kings Arms Hotel Venues in Lancashire
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Royal Kings Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Royal Kings Arms Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Lancashire, Lancaster

from £35

80 guests

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Aston Wood Golf Club Wedding Venue

Aston Wood Golf Club: Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic West Midlands scenery.

West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield

£POA

200 guests

Newby Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Newby Hall, an exclusive wedding venue in the heart of North Yorkshire, where dreams become timeless memories.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

50-200 guests

The Yellow Broom Wedding Venue

Cheshire's The Yellow Broom: a unique place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Cheshire

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Southampton Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hampshire

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,995

20-200 guests

Irton Hall Wedding Venue

Lake District Wedding Venue

Cumbria

£POA

50 guests

Headingley Experience Wedding Venue

Headingley Experience: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding starts here.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Parsonage Hotel Wedding Venue Hotel & Spa

Create an unforgettable wedding day at Parsonage Hotel & Spa, a charming North Yorkshire venue perfect for your special celebration.

North Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

The Hickstead Hotel Wedding Venue

Countryside Sussex Wedding Venue

West Sussex

from £6,995

140 guests

The Marquess of Exeter Wedding Venue

Rutland's majestic Marquess of Exeter: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Rutland

£POA

150 guests

Burgh Hall Wedding Venue

Create the perfect backdrop for your Norfolk wedding at Burgh Hall, an exquisite stately home and stunning wedding venue.

Norfolk

£POA

50-200 guests

HMS Belfast Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in iconic style aboard HMS Belfast. Discover more.

Central London

£POA

200 guests

The Old Rectory Weddings Great Melton

Norfolk's Great Melton Old Rectory: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Norfolk

£POA

200 guests

Old Royal Navy College Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in a historic nautical setting at Old Royal Naval College, a stunning wedding venue in South London.

South London

£POA

50-200 guests

The Tunnel House Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire's unique Tunnel House: enchanting weddings with a difference.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

The West Arms Hotel

Wrexham weddings: Discover The West Arms Hotel's unique charm.

Wrexham

£POA

200 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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