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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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East Dulwich Tavern Wedding Venue

Planning a unique South London wedding? Discover East Dulwich Tavern.

South London, East Dulwich

£POA

The Old Nene Golf and Country Club

Among 88 acres of stunning manicured grounds

Cambridgeshire, Ramsey

£POA

Richmond Hill Hotel Wedding Venue

A picture perfect venue in leafy Richmond

West London, Richmond Upon Thames

£7,600 - £17,100

20-180 guests

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Temple of Peace

Cardiff's Temple of Peace: a unique and stunning wedding venue.

Cardiff, Cathays Park

£780 - £9,695

200 guests

Stockman's Meadow Weddings

Stockman's Meadow, at the Three Pickles, set within Cambridgeshire countryside, offers elegance and charm for your perfect wedding day.

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£3,500 - £6,000

50-150 guests

York Sports Club Wedding Venue

York Sports Club: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£1,000 - £2,500

20-200 guests

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Murrayshall Country House Hotel

An enchanting Perthshire wedding venue. Its picturesque setting and exceptional service will make your special day unforgettable.

Perth and Kinross, Perth

£POA

Heacham Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate in grand style at Heacham Manor Hotel. A stately manor in Norfolk, it offers a romantic setting for your dream wedding day.

Norfolk, Hunstanton

£4,000 - £15,000

150 guests

The Old Bell Hotel Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable memories at The Old Bell Hotel, a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of Derbyshire.

Derbyshire, Derby

£2,000 - £8,500

The Fisher's Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Perthshire wedding? Discover The Fisher's Hotel.

Perth and Kinross, Pitlochry

£3,000 - £10,000

10-130 guests

Dairyhouse Farm Wedding Venue

Planning a rustic barn wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Dairyhouse Farm.

Bristol and Somerset, Somerset

£POA

The Waterfront - Aries at Riversdale Marquee Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking Mersey views at The Waterfront - Aries at Riversdale.

Merseyside, Aigburth

£POA

200-250 guests

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Sissons Farm Wedding Barn

Day of tradition a lifetime of memories.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£POA

40-180 guests

Statfold Barn Railway Wedding Venue

Statfold Barn Railway: Staffordshire's unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Tamworth

£POA

200+ guests

Showroom Workstation Wedding Venue

Explore Showroom Workstation, a stylish wedding venue in South Yorkshire with an industrial-chic vibe. Exceptional event planning services included.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£25

200 guests

The Paradise Wedding Venue

City Wedding Venue

West London, London

£POA

Stables Country Club Wedding Venue

Hotel and Barn weddings in Bury

Greater Manchester, Bury

£2,500 - £5,000

200 guests

The Vu

West Lothian's The Vu: a unique place of worship for your special day.

West Lothian, Bathgate

£POA

The Anthologist Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? The Anthologist offers a unique venue.

Central London, Moorgate

£POA

Garden at Eden Marquee Wedding Venue

marquee, Countryside wedding venue

Cumbria, Carlisle

£POA

500 guests

Brewery Farm Wedding Venue

Brewery Farm: Say "I do" in beautiful Dorset. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

Lanark Memorial Hall

Say "I do" surrounded by art deco elegance at Lanark Memorial Hall.

South Lanarkshire, Lanark

£POA

Low Parks Museum

Low Parks Museum: a unique South Lanarkshire setting for your special day. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Hamilton

£POA

The Town House

Planning your dream wedding in South Lanarkshire? Discover The Town House, Hamilton.

South Lanarkshire, Hamilton

£POA

Caldecote Manor Weddings Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire couples: discover Caldecote Manor, a picture-perfect place to say "I do".

Cambridgeshire, St Neots

£POA

200+ guests

Lancaster Brewery Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by the charm of Lancaster Brewery. Discover more.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

80-250 guests

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Wedding venue in Birmingham city centre.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

20-80 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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