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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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The Abbey Hotel Golf & Country Club

Worcestershire weddings: Discover The Abbey Hotel's stunning venue.

Worcestershire, Redditch

from £2,995

220 guests

Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Avoncroft Museum's picturesque chapels.

Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

from £3,500

180 guests

Blackboys Inn

Sussex wedding? Historic Blackboys Inn: charm, grounds, bespoke packages.

East Sussex, Uckfield

£POA

80 guests

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Wynyard Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Wynyard Golf Club. Discover more.

County Durham

from £4,795

120 guests

Hagley Golf Club Wedding Venue

Discover your dream wedding venue at Hagley Golf Club with stunning views and bespoke packages

West Midlands

£POA

120 guests

The Bristol Wedding Venue

Harbour side City Centre Hotel

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £3,950

250 guests

West Wycombe Park Wedding Venue

West Wycombe Park: Exquisite stately home weddings in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Basingstoke Wedding Venue

Enjoy your special day in style at Holiday Inn Basingstoke, a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £3,000

50-120 guests

Stratford Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Warwickshire's idyllic Stratford Manor Hotel. Discover more.

Warwickshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Woodland Tipis and Yurts Wedding Venue

Escape to a whimsical woodland paradise for your dream wedding at Woodland Tipis and Yurts in Herefordshire.

Herefordshire

£POA

Blakelands Country House Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's Blakelands Country House: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Staffordshire

from £5,000

10-200 guests

Ibis Styles Crewe Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Say "I do" in style at Ibis Styles Crewe.

Cheshire, Crewe

£POA

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Parley Manor Wedding Venue

Parley Manor: Dorset's dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Dorset

£POA

200 guests

Athelhampton House Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Athelhampton. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

from £7,125

300 guests

Greenmeadow Golf Club

Greenmeadow Golf Club offers tailored wedding packages to create an unforgettable celebration amidst Torfaen's stunning greenery.

Torfaen

£POA

200 guests

Crowne Plaza Nottingham Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Crowne Plaza Nottingham. Discover our stunning wedding venue.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

200 guests

Hatton Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the idyllic setting of Hatton Court Hotel, in the heart of the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

from £3,500

200 guests

Cambridge Belfry Hotel

Large Hotel Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire

£POA

200 guests

Tre-Ysgawen Hall

Say 'I do' surrounded by Anglesey's beauty at Tre-Ysgawen Hall. Discover more.

Isle of Anglesey

£POA

200 guests

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Grade A listed Building

Midlothian, Edinburgh

from £800

30-300 guests

Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Mendip Spring's enchanting venue.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

120 guests

Sparsholt Weddings

Hampshire couples: Discover Sparsholt's unique charm for your perfect wedding day.

Hampshire

£POA

50-250 guests

Yelf's Hotel Wedding Venue

Yelf's Hotel, Isle of Wight: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Isle of Wight

£POA

120 guests

The Ryde Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Picturesque location with stunning views

Isle of Wight

£POA

National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior Wedding Venue

Unique Wedding venue in Portsmouth Hampshire

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

50-200 guests

Holliers Hotel Wedding Venue

Holliers Hotel: the Isle of Wight's charming public house wedding venue for couples seeking a unique and memorable celebration.

Isle of Wight

£POA

200 guests

Merley House Wedding Venue

Merley House, Dorset: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Dorset, Wimborne

£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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