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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

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Bolton School Arts Centre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in stunning surroundings. Discover Bolton School Arts & Conference Centre.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

from £4,500

60-300 guests

Scarborough Spa Wedding Venue

Unveil Scarborough Spa, a coastal sanctuary for your unforgettable wedding day, set against a 19th Century Pavilion on a captivating shoreline

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

£POA

120 guests

Le Strange Arms Hotel

Intimate Wedding Venue for the Smaller Weddings

Norfolk

£POA

50 guests

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Ardmore House Hotel Wedding Venue

Ardmore House Hotel: Your perfect Hertfordshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Hertfordshire, St Albans

£POA

200 guests

Mercure Doncaster Danum Hotel

Stylish 'I dos' at Mercure Doncaster Danum Hotel. Discover our beautiful South Yorkshire venue.

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

£POA

280 guests

Croxteth Hall & Country Park Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable memories at Croxteth Hall & Country Park, a stunning wedding venue nestled amidst Merseyside's vibrant heritage.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

120 guests

Hillcrest Hotel Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings at Hillcrest Hotel: Say 'I do' in style.

Cheshire, Widnes

£POA

160 guests

Grove Golf Club

Celebrate your special day in style at Grove Golf Club, a picturesque wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bridgend.

Bridgend

£POA

100 guests

Eagle House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking Cornish views at the Eagle House Hotel.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Launceston

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Parkmore Hotel Wedding Venue

Parkmore Hotel: Your dream County Durham wedding starts here.

County Durham

£POA

100 guests

Square Tower Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Portsmouth's historic Square Tower. Discover more about this unique wedding venue.

Hampshire

£POA

120 guests

Southsea Castle Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking sea views at Southsea Castle. Discover more.

Hampshire

from £576

4-120 guests

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Lakeside International Hotel Surrey

Surrey's Lakeside International Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Surrey

£POA

200-200 guests

Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club Wedding Venue

Stunning lakeside wedding venue in Cumbria? Discover Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club.

Cumbria

£POA

50-200 guests

The Episode Hotel Wedding Venue

Warwickshire weddings: Discover The Episode Hotel, a unique place of worship for your special day.

Warwickshire, Leamington Spa

£POA

80 guests

Sunderland Association Football Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at the Stadium of Light. Find out more about weddings at SAFC.

Tyne and Wear, Sunderland

£POA

200-200 guests

Plas Hyfryd Country Hotel

Pembrokeshire's Plas Hyfryd: Your dream country wedding awaits.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

200 guests

Middle Temple Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the heart of London at Middle Temple Hall, an enchanting venue for grand weddings.

Central London

£POA

50-300 guests

Malton Registration Office Wedding Venue

Couples seeking a stunning and convenient venue for their wedding in picturesque North Yorkshire should consider Malton Registration Office.

North Yorkshire

£POA

80 guests

Northallerton Registration Office Wedding Venue

Northallerton Registration Office: Where dreams of a beautiful wedding in North Yorkshire come true.

North Yorkshire, Northallerton

£POA

50 guests

Holiday Inn Peterborough West Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding at Holiday Inn Peterborough West, a budget-friendly venue nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£POA

200 guests

Anchor Hotel Wedding Venue

Surrey's Anchor Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

One Great George Street Wedding Venue

Create your unforgettable day at One Great George Street, a stunning city hotel wedding venue in the heart of London.

Central London

from £113

100-220 guests

The Great Northern Hotel Wedding Venue

Lovely Wedding Reception Venue in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£POA

50 guests

Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibiton Centre

Doncaster Racecourse: Say 'I do' in style.

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

£POA

200 guests

The Crooked Inn Wedding Venue

Indulge in an intimate and unforgettable wedding celebration at The Crooked Inn, set within Saltash's enchanting countryside.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Saltash

£POA

80 guests

Hexham Racecourse Wedding Venue

Hexham Racecourse: a unique Northumberland setting for your special day.

Northumberland, Hexham

£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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