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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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Malmaison Birmingham Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding day at Malmaison Birmingham, a luxurious venue offering stunning spaces, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional service.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

Crathorne Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your vows in luxury and elegance at Crathorne Hall Hotel, a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire

from £550

120 guests

The Heath House Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's idyllic Heath House: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Staffordshire

from £5,000

250 guests

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The Notley Tythe Barn Wedding Venue

Elegant and unique barn wedding venue

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£POA

50-250 guests

Imperial War Museum North Wedding Venue

IWM North: a unique wedding venue. Learn more.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Peruga at Woodheys Wedding Venue

Enchanting Manchester wedding venue: discover Peruga at Woodheys.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

80-200 guests

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

A stunning Georgian Seaside hotel wedding venue in Eastbourne

East Sussex

£POA

300 guests

The Green Cornwall Wedding Venue

The Most Natural Choice for your Perfect Wedding

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Liskeard

from £5,000

32-140 guests

London Scottish Golf Club Wedding Venue

Enchanting South London wedding venue – discover London Scottish Golf Club.

South London, London

£POA

Pangdean Farm Wedding Barn

Sussex charm meets rustic romance at Pangdean Old Barn: discover your dream wedding venue.

West Sussex, Brighton

£POA

6-200 guests

Mortons House Hotel Wedding Venue

Mortons House Hotel: Your dream Dorset wedding venue. Discover more.

The White Horse Inn Wedding Venue

Create your perfect Sussex wedding day at The White Horse Inn, a picturesque venue nestled in the heart of West Sussex.

West Sussex

£POA

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Penshurst Place Wedding Venue

Enchanting Penshurst Place: Your dream Kent wedding begins here.

Kent, Tonbridge

£POA

200 guests

Eschol Park House Wedding Venue

Eschol Park House: Overseas, Australia's dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Australia, Eschol Park NSW

£POA

St Mary's House and Gardens Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Sussex beauty at St Mary's House and Gardens. Learn more.

West Sussex

£POA

50-120 guests

Ordsall Hall Weddings Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the historic beauty of Ordsall Hall.

Greater Manchester, Salford

£POA

80-120 guests

The Royal College of Surgeons of England Wedding Venue

London's iconic Royal College of Surgeons: a historic wedding venue with timeless elegance.

Central London

£POA

Beaufort House Chelsea Wedding Venue

Planning a Chelsea wedding? Discover Beaufort House, a stunning venue for your special day.

West London, London

£POA

200 guests

The Corner House Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover The Corner House Hotel's unique charm.

Bristol and Somerset, Somerset

£POA

Pine Ridge Golf Club Wedding Venue

Surrey's Pine Ridge Golf Club: Picture your perfect wedding day.

Surrey, Camberley

£3,000 - £12,000

280 guests

Farleigh Golf Club, Countryside Wedding Venue

Farleigh, a stunning Surrey wedding venue, invites couples to create an unforgettable day amidst picturesque scenery and exquisite facilities.

Surrey, Farleigh

£5,300 - £21,950

30-180 guests

Bittenham Springs Wedding Venue

Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, Bittenham Springs, awaits. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

50-200 guests

Hafton Castle

Scottish castle wedding venue in Argyll

Argyll and Bute

£POA

80 guests

Galgorm

This is where your unforgettable story begins

County Antrim

from £10,000

300 guests

Forbes of Kingennie

Say "I do" in style! Forbes of Kingennie offers Angus weddings with waterfront charm, luxury setting & unforgettable memories

Angus, Dundee

£POA

200 guests

The National Library of Wales

A spectacular, iconic setting for your wedding, offering a bespoke experience.

Ceredigion, Aberystwyth

£750 - £2,000

60 guests

Trafalgar Tavern Wedding Venue

Planning a unique East London wedding? Discover the Trafalgar Tavern.

East London, London

£POA

350 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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