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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 Lowry Hotel Wedding Venue

Get married where the Celebs hang out!

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel

Planning a Bristol wedding? Discover Holland House's unique charm.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £5,500

200-220 guests

Last Drop Village Hotel Wedding Venue

Award winning hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the Pennine Moors on the outskirts of Bolton, Lancashire, Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester, Bolton

from £4,000

2-400 guests

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Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa

Escape to the grandeur of Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa for an unforgettable wedding day surrounded by elegance and charm.

Cheshire, Chester

from £2,000

300 guests

New Hall Hotel and Spa Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding in the Sutton Coldfield, consider New Hall Hotel and Spa, a luxurious venue with packages to create your dream day.

West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield

£POA

200 guests

Calcutta Brasserie Wedding Venue

Buckinghamshire couples: say "I do" at the unique Calcutta Brasserie.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

£POA

120-200 guests

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Plan your dream city wedding in a landmark hotel overlooking the iconic Edinburgh Castle.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

200 guests

Barnham Broom Hotel Wedding Venue

Hotel Wedding Venue

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

The Bentley Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a West London wedding? Discover The Bentley Hotel, a stunning venue for your special day.

West London

£POA

Burrendale Hotel

Say 'I do' in the idyllic setting of the Burrendale Hotel, County Down. Learn more.

County Down

£POA

The Culloden Estate and Spa

Say 'I do' in five-star luxury at the Culloden Estate and Spa. Discover more.

County Down, Belfast

£POA

200 guests

Hartwell House and Spa

Hartwell House & Spa: Historic splendour for your perfect Buckinghamshire wedding.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £13,000

2-90 guests

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Old Course Hotel

Say "I do" in style at the iconic Old Course Hotel, Fife. Discover more.

Fife

from £7,500

450 guests

The Faversham Wedding Venue

Unique & quirky wedding venue

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £10,000

80-450 guests

Village the Hotel Club Chester St David's

Chester St David's: Say 'I do' in idyllic Flintshire.

Flintshire

£POA

200 guests

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa Wedding Venue

Create the wedding of your dreams at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, a luxurious and idyllic venue nestled in the heart of Cheshire.

Cheshire, Knutsford

£POA

50-750 guests

Passford House Hotel Wedding Venue

Step into the grandeur of Passford House Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day where elegance and charm meet amidst rolling Hampshire countryside.

Hampshire, Lymington

£POA

50-100 guests

Chesfield Downs Golf Club Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable wedding memories at Chesfield Downs Golf Club, a picturesque venue in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Stevenage

from £3,000

30-200 guests

Leigh Park Country House Wedding Venue

Wiltshire weddings: Say 'I do' amidst the vines at Leigh Park's stunning vineyard chapel.

Wiltshire, Bradford-On-Avon

£POA

120 guests

Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel

Wiltshire weddings: Say 'I do' in the beautiful Limpley Stoke Hotel. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Bath

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Walton Park Hotel

Walton Park Hotel: Say 'I do' in stunning Bristol/Somerset surroundings. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Clevedon

£POA

120-200 guests

Llanhilleth Miners Institute

Historic charm meets modern elegance at Llanhilleth Miners Institute – your perfect wedding venue.

Blaenau Gwent

£POA

Novotel Hotel- Greenwich Wedding Venue

A 4* star hotel with a convenient London location, a perfect venue for your wedding.

East London, London

£POA

Castle Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Stunning wedding location

Herefordshire

£POA

80 guests

The Royal Crescent Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a fairytale wedding in Bath? Discover the Royal Crescent Hotel's unique charm.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

150 guests

Sketchley Grange Hotel Wedding Venue

Sketchley Grange Hotel is a four-star, stunning wedding venue set in the heart of the stunning Leicestershire countryside.

Leicestershire, Hinckley

from £60

200 guests

voco® St David's Cardiff

Celebrate your special day in style at voco® St David's Cardiff, offering exquisite wedding packages and tailored experiences.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

250 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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