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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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Park House Hotel & PH2O Spa Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Discover Park House Hotel's stunning venue and spa for your special day.

West Sussex

£POA

80 guests

Crowne Plaza Gatwick Airport Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Crowne Plaza Gatwick Airport. Discover more.

West Sussex, Crawley

£POA

50-220 guests

Swan - Shakespeare's Globe Wedding Venue

Exchange vows at Shakespeare's Globe, a unique and iconic Central London venue.

Central London

£POA

40-450 guests

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Bennetts Water Gardens Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset's natural beauty at Bennetts Water Gardens.

Dorset

£POA

200 guests

Roundabout Hotel Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Roundabout Hotel offers enchanting ceremonies & celebrations. Discover more.

West Sussex

£POA

80 guests

Stansted Park Wedding Venue

Stansted Park wedding ceremony

Hampshire

from £20,000

90 guests

Dornoch Castle Hotel

Wedding venue in the Highlands of Scotland.

Highland

£POA

200 guests

Sprotbrough Country Club Wedding Venue

Stylish Sprotbrough Country Club weddings, South Yorkshire. Discover more.

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

from £1,800

30-120 guests

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

Say "I do" in a historic setting. Discover the Weald & Downland Museum's unique wedding options.

West Sussex

£POA

Gravetye Manor Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Sussex beauty at Gravetye Manor. Discover more.

West Sussex

£POA

80 guests

Waterside Arts Centre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning waterside views at the iconic Waterside Arts Centre.

Greater Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Strawberry Bank Hotel Wedding Venue

Strawberry Bank Hotel, West Midlands: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Coventry

£POA

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Novotel Coventry Wedding Venue

West Midlands wedding? Discover Novotel Coventry, a stunning venue.

West Midlands, Coventry

£POA

The Forest Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover The Forest Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of the serene West Midlands, and create a day as magical as your love.

West Midlands, Solihull

from £3,000

200 guests

Holiday Inn Coventry M6, Jct 2 Wedding Venue

Planning your Midlands wedding? Holiday Inn Coventry offers stylish spaces for your special day.

West Midlands, Coventry

£POA

200 guests

The Meadow Barn at Stratford Park

Warwickshire couples: discover The Meadow Barn at Stratford Park for your dream wedding.

Warwickshire

from £79

165 guests

Hadley Park House Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to Shropshire's idyllic countryside for your dream wedding at the enchanting Hadley Park House Hotel.

Shropshire

from £2,750

20-200 guests

Mallory Court Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover your dream wedding at Mallory Court, a stunning country house in Warwickshire. With elegant surroundings your day will be truly unforgettable

Warwickshire

from £3,500

10-200 guests

Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel, a picturesque setting with bespoke wedding packages to create lasting memories.

Shropshire

£POA

80-120 guests

University of Wales Lampeter

Say 'I do' in the historic beauty of Lampeter University, Ceredigion.

Ceredigion

£POA

The Royal George Hotel Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire's Royal George Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

£POA

120 guests

Hatherley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Hatherley Manor: Gloucestershire's perfect wedding venue. Discover your dream day.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£POA

40-340 guests

Southampton Register Office Wedding Venue

Southampton Register Office: Your perfect Hampshire wedding venue.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

The Anglesey Arms Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" at The Anglesey Arms. Discover more.

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

50-200 guests

Army & Navy Club wedding venue.

London's iconic Army & Navy Club: your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

20-200 guests

The Caledonian Club

Weddings are always special at The Caledonian Club - combining originality with tradition and a warm Scottish welcome.

Central London

from £13,200

12-150 guests

Park Plaza Victoria London Wedding Venue

Central London wedding venue? Discover Park Plaza Victoria London.

Central London, London

£POA

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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