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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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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Wedding Venue

Indulge in the enchantment of a cathedral-like wedding venue at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, where your special day will be etched in history.

Kent, Canterbury

£POA

200 guests

Riverstation Wedding Venue

Bristol & Somerset couples: say "I do" with stunning harbourside views at Riverstation.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

120-200 guests

Brighton Dome

Say "I do" in Brighton Dome's iconic splendour. Discover more.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

200 guests

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Wicksteed Park Wedding Venue

With stunning lakeside views and elegant event spaces, Wicksteed Park offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding day.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

£POA

1000 guests

Hawk Conservancy Trust Wedding Venue

Hampshire's Hawk Conservancy Trust: a unique wedding venue soaring above the rest.

Hampshire

£POA

50-80 guests

Forest Lodge, Hotel Wedding Venue

Contemporary charm and beautiful forest location

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£POA

200 guests

Mottram Hall Wedding Venue

Here to help you turn your dreams into reality

Cheshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Queens Head Inn Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire couples: discover the Queens Head Inn for your dream wedding.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £3,600

30-120 guests

White Swan Hotel Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? White Swan Hotel offers beautiful ceremonies. Find out more.

West Sussex, Arundel

£POA

120 guests

Brighton Harbour Hotel

Say 'I do' with breathtaking sea views at Brighton Harbour Hotel.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

200 guests

The Grand Brighton

Grand Brighton: Say "I do" in Sussex grandeur. Your perfect wedding venue.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

50-500 guests

East Court Mansion Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? East Court Mansion offers a stunning venue. Discover more.

West Sussex, East Grinstead

£POA

50 guests

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Crowborough Registration Office

Crowborough Registration Office: Your perfect Sussex wedding venue.

East Sussex

£POA

Orleans House Gallery Wedding Venue

Orleans House Gallery: Historic charm for your perfect London wedding.

East London

£POA

80 guests

The Chase Golf Club Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's Chase Golf Club: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire

£POA

200 guests

Corse Lawn House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Gloucestershire's beauty at Corse Lawn House Hotel. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£POA

120 guests

Perrott Hill Wedding Venue

Perrott Hill: enchanting Somerset venue for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

80 guests

Hampshire, Alton

from £15,000

70-120 guests

Best Western Plus Angel Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your Wiltshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Best Western Plus Angel Hotel.

Wiltshire, Chippenham

£POA

80-120 guests

Rowhill Grange Hotel Wedding Venue

A stunning barn wedding venue in Kent's countryside. Experience luxury and create unforgettable memories on your special day.

Kent

from £4,500

200 guests

Pennyhill Park Wedding Venue

For a truly unforgettable wedding celebration, where luxury and elegance combine to create magical memories

Surrey

from £21,131

70-120 guests

Dartmouth House Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the elegance of Dartmouth House.

Central London

£POA

450 guests

Friars Carse Country House

Friars Carse Country House Hotel, Classically Enchanting

Dumfries and Galloway

from £6,000

2-140 guests

Beechdown Wedding Venue

Design your perfect day at Beechdown, a stunning wedding venue in the Hampshire countryside, offering unforgettable experiences.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £3,198

30-150 guests

The Sussex Barn

Sussex couples: discover The Sussex Barn, a charming rural wedding venue.

East Sussex

£POA

120 guests

Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Bedford Athletic Rugby Club. Discover more about our unique venue.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

50-200 guests

Wilderhope Manor Wedding Venue

Wilderhope Manor: Shropshire's enchanting wedding venue. Discover more.

Shropshire

£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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