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Bridge Meadows

Bridge Meadows is a perfect field for hire wedding option in rural Lincolnshire with a flexible space for a marquee to create your dream day.

Lincolnshire, Spilsby

from £2,000

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The Gherkin Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking London views at The Gherkin.

Central London, Aldgate

£15,000 - £35,000

10-260 guests

The Hampshire Hog Wedding Venue

Hampshire weddings? The Hampshire Hog offers a unique, charming venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Clanfield

£POA

The Amba Hotel Marble Arch

Central London's Thistle Marble Arch: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Marble Arch

£POA

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Suffolk, Magna Eye

£POA

50-120 guests

Warwick Castle Wedding Venue

Unique Castle venue with 1100 years of history.

Warwickshire, Warwick

£3,500 - £18,000

2-180 guests

Pennsylvania Castle Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in a fairytale castle. Discover Pennsylvania Castle, Dorset.

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

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Swancar Farm Country House Wedding Venue

Swancar Farm Country House: Your dream Nottinghamshire wedding venue.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£5,000 - £25,000

300 guests

Northover Manor Wedding Venue

Northover Manor: enchanting Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

£POA

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking coastal views at Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, Devon.

Devon, Sidmouth

£2,500 - £5,000

100 guests

The Bishop's Palace Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Bristol and Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Wells

£POA

175 guests

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£1,750 - £2,700

10-140 guests

The Gallery Soho Wedding Venue

Central London's iconic Gallery Soho: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Soho

£POA

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Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel Wedding Venue

Create the wedding of your dreams at Malmaison Edinburgh, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the City

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Hinckley Golf Club & Parklands

Stunning Function Rooms for your Wedding Reception

Leicestershire, Hinckley

£POA

200 guests

Crystal Palace Football Club Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Crystal Palace Football Club, the enchanting wedding venue in South London.

South London, London

£POA

The White Horse Country Park Wedding Venue

Wiltshire weddings: Say "I do" at the stunning White Horse Country Park. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Westbury

£POA

200 guests

Stockbridge Farm Barn Wedding Venue

Stunning Medieval Barn set in rural Dorset

Dorset, Sherborne

£POA

30-200 guests

Blackburne House Wedding Venue

Blackburne House: Your perfect Merseyside wedding venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

Houghwood Golf Club Wedding Venue

Houghwood Golf Club: Say 'I do' in Merseyside's stunning setting. Discover more.

Merseyside, St Helens

£5,500

180 guests

Farmhouse Inn Southwick Wedding Venue

Wiltshire couples: discover Farmhouse Inn Southwick, a charming venue for your perfect day.

Wiltshire, Southwick

£POA

80 guests

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Leigh Sports Village Wedding Venue.

Our experienced and dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have the day of your dreams.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£2,500 - £3,500

50-200 guests

The Montague Hotel Wedding Venue

Central London's Montague on the Gardens: a charming wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

GoGlasgow Urban Hotel

For an unforgettable urban wedding in North Lanarkshire, choose GoGlasgow Urban Hotel. Experience modern elegance in the heart of the city.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

The Winking Man Wedding Venue

Celebrate your wedding day in style at The Winking Man, an enchanting country pub wedding venue

Staffordshire, Upper Hulme

£1,600 - £3,500

50-300 guests

Alma Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Alma Lodge Hotel, the quintessential wedding venue in Greater Manchester, where your love story unfolds in an exquisite setting.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

200 guests

The Ridge Golf Club Wedding Venue

Kent wedding bliss awaits at The Ridge Golf Club. Discover more.

Kent, Maidstone

£POA

ZSL London Zoo Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the enchanting wildlife at London Zoo, a unique and unforgettable wedding venue at an iconic venue.

North London, London

£POA

40-300 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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