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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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Holiday Inn Darlington Scotch Corner Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Holiday Inn Darlington Scotch Corner, North Yorkshire. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

200 guests

Swan at Newby Bridge Wedding Venue

Cumbria weddings: Say "I do" at the idyllic Swan at Newby Bridge.

Cumbria

£POA

Sheraton Skyline Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel Heathrow. Discover our wedding packages.

West London

£POA

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Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick

Beautiful Hotel Wedding Venue in Copthorne, West Sussex

West Sussex

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Stoke on Trent

Stoke's Best Western: Your dream Staffordshire wedding awaits.

Staffordshire

from £2,500

10-200 guests

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

The River Barn

Create a wedding to remember with The River Barn, Lancashire's premier venue for unforgettable celebrations.

Lancashire

£POA

120-200 guests

Blackpool Town Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Blackpool Town Hall, the enchanting wedding venue in Lancashire for an unforgettable day filled with love and elegance.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

Rowley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Yorkshire dream wedding? Discover Rowley Manor Hotel.

East Yorkshire, Hull

£POA

200 guests

Hulme Hall Wedding Venue

Hulme Hall: Your perfect Merseyside wedding venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

50-200 guests

Cragwood Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Lakeside Wedding Venue in Windermere

Cumbria, Windermere

from £3,380

120 guests

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Hambleton Hall Wedding Venue

For a fairy-tale wedding in the heart of the English countryside, discover Hambleton Hall, Rutland's enchanting wedding venue.

Rutland, Oakham

£POA

50-80 guests

Manor Parc Hotel Wedding Venue, Cardiff.

Cardiff couples: Say "I do" in Manor Parc Hotel's stunning setting. Discover more.

Cardiff

from £8,500

120 guests

New House Country Hotel

Celebrate amidst 1,200 acres of stunning Welsh countryside at New House Country Hotel in Cardiff, your idyllic Welsh wedding destination.

Cardiff

£POA

10-249 guests

The Inn at Whitewell Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Inn at Whitewell: a stunning setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

£POA

80-120 guests

Stourbridge Town Hall Wedding Venue

Plan your perfect day in a historic setting. Discover Stourbridge Town Hall.

West Midlands

£POA

Hilton Puckrup Hall Wedding Venue

Puckrup Hall: Your dream Gloucestershire wedding awaits. Discover more.

Gloucestershire

£POA

200 guests

Hotel Hatfield Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Hotel Hatfield: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Suffolk, Lowestoft

£POA

120-200 guests

The Rembrandt Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover The Rembrandt Hotel's elegant spaces.

Central London

£POA

250 guests

Hilton London Heathrow Hotel

Planning your dream Heathrow wedding? Discover the elegant Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel.

West London

£POA

50-200 guests

Wrenbury Hall Wedding Venue

Manor House Wedding Venue in Nantwich Cheshire

Cheshire, Nantwich

£POA

300 guests

Stoke Town Hall Wedding Venue

Stoke Town Hall: Your dream Staffordshire wedding starts here.

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£POA

The Cliff Hotel Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Cliff Hotel: breathtaking coastal weddings. Discover more.

Norfolk

from £3,600

200 guests

Cardiff Arms Park

Cardiff Arms Park: Score a winning wedding at our iconic sporting venue.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

400 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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