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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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The Old Vicarage Restaurant Wedding Venue

Exchange vows and celebrate in timeless elegance at The Old Vicarage Restaurant, a charming countryside wedding venue in South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire

£POA

80 guests

Imperial Crown Hotel Wedding Venue

For your special day, Imperial Crown Hotel offers unique wedding experiences in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Halifax

£POA

200 guests

Read's Restaurant Wedding Venue

Kent wedding? Say "I do" at Read's, a stunning restaurant venue. Discover more.

Kent, Faversham

£POA

50 guests

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Coughton Court Wedding Venue

Coughton Court: Exquisite Warwickshire charm for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Warwickshire

£POA

Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow

Cheshire weddings: Stylish "I dos" at Best Western Pinewood, Wilmslow. Discover more.

Cheshire

from £70

120 guests

Arley Hall and Gardens Wedding Venue

Indulge in a fairytale wedding amidst the opulent gardens and magnificent charm of Arley Hall in the heart of Cheshire.

Cheshire, Northwich

from £8,500

15-110 guests

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The Chainbridge Hotel

Tie the knot at The Chainbridge Hotel, nestled in the picturesque Vale of Clwyd, offering a stunning backdrop for your special day.

Denbighshire

£POA

100 guests

The Clarendon Hotel Wedding Venue

East London's Clarendon Hotel: Craft your dream wedding in a stylish, unique venue.

East London

£POA

200 guests

Celtic Royal Hotel

Planning your dream Gwynedd wedding? Discover the Celtic Royal Hotel's enchanting charm.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

£POA

12-240 guests

Innes House

Innes House, Moray: Your dream Scottish wedding venue.

Moray

£POA

120-200 guests

Montrose Park Hotel

Your Angus wedding awaits! Montrose Park Hotel: elegant venue, licensed ceremonies & stunning gardens. See photos & enquire now

Angus

£POA

120 guests

Newcastle County Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the heart of Newcastle at the stunning County Hotel, a luxurious city centre wedding venue.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £3,250

50-200 guests

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Thornton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa: Say 'I do' in Merseyside splendour.

Merseyside

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

Planning your Nottinghamshire wedding? Discover the Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel.

Nottinghamshire

£POA

200 guests

Oakham Castle Wedding Venue

Beautiful & dramatic setting for your wedding

Rutland, Oakham

£POA

4-80 guests

Cardiff Castle

A fairytale wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

30-120 guests

Tonbridge Castle Wedding Venue

Celebrate your Fairytale Wedding at a Captivating Castle Wedding Venue, Nestled Amidst the Rolling Kent Countryside.

Kent, Tonbridge

£POA

80 guests

Aintree Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Aintree Racecourse. Find out more about our unique Merseyside wedding venue.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

50-500 guests

Greater Manchester, Bolton

£POA

The Deanwater Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic Cheshire countryside at The Deanwater Hotel. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

200 guests

National Railway Museum Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by iconic locomotives at the National Railway Museum, York.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

200 guests

The Imperial Torquay Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Devon wedding? Discover The Imperial Torquay.

Devon, Torquay

from £1,475

50-250 guests

Washington Central Hotel Wedding Venue

Make your wedding day unforgettable at Washington Central Hotel, a charming venue nestled in the heart of the Lake District.

Cumbria

£POA

200-200 guests

Haling Dene Centre Wedding Venue

Haling Dene Centre, an idyllic Staffordshire wedding venue, makes your dreams a reality with its stunning countryside and exceptional service.

Staffordshire

£POA

80 guests

Sparth House Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding in the stunning surroundings of Sparth House Hotel, an exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of Lancashire.

Lancashire, Accrington

£POA

30-200 guests

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Celebrate your special day in style at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of Lancashire.

Lancashire, Preston

from £2,799

10-100 guests

Fontwell Park Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Fontwell Park offers a unique and stylish setting. Discover more.

West Sussex, Arundel

from £5,500

310 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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