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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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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Wedding Venue

For a truly unforgettable wedding, consider Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, a quirky and enchanting venue in the heart of Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£POA

200 guests

Double Tree by Hilton London Victoria Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria.

Central London, London

£POA

Holiday Inn Algarve Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in stunning Algarve. Discover Holiday Inn Algarve weddings.

Portugal, Portugal

£POA

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Dainton Park Golf Wedding Venue

Devon couples: Say "I do" in style at Dainton Park Golf. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Devon, Newton Abbot

£50 - £85

140 guests

Boringdon Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Devon's stunning Boringdon Park Golf Club. Discover more.

Devon, Plymouth

£POA

400 guests

Gunsgreen House

Historic Gunsgreen House: a unique Scottish Borders venue for your perfect day.

Scottish Borders, East Berwickshire

£POA

100 guests

Blundells Hill Wedding Venue

Merseyside couples: discover Blundells Hill, a unique place of worship for your perfect wedding.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

200 guests

Aughton Institute Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Aughton Institute: a unique, charming setting for your special day. Discover more.

Lancashire, Aughton

£POA

Oak Farm Hotel Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's Oak Farm Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Staffordshire, Cannock

£POA

200 guests

Carlton Towers Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Spectacular Stately Home set in 250 acres North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire, Goole

£6,600 - £17,100

2-250 guests

The Royal Victoria Hotel

Hotel Wedding venue with views of Snowdonia

Gwynedd, Snowdonia

£2,995

150 guests

Beaulieu Abbey Domus at National Motor Museum

Celebrate your love at the historic Beaulieu Abbey Domus, nestled within the stunning National Motor Museum in Hampshire.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

30-140 guests

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Hilton Cardiff

Our Hotel presents an unforgettable wedding occasion with sophisticated suites, delectable cuisine and exceptional service. In the Heart of Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff

£68 - £90

250 guests

Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor

Experience the epitome of elegance at Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor, a prestigious city hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of East Dunbartonshire.

East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow

£3,200 - £5,600

80-300 guests

Doubletree By Hilton Manchester Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in style at Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly. Stunning spaces and exceptional service create the perfect wedding.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

120 guests

Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow

Dream wedding? Discover Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre, a stunning South Lanarkshire venue.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Hilton Aberdeen Treetops

Say "I do" surrounded by idyllic Aberdeenshire countryside at Hilton Aberdeen Treetops.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

200 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North, a stunning hotel wedding venue where elegance meets style.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£2,000 - £6,000

20-200 guests

Hilton Northampton Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Northampton. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Northamptonshire, Collingtree

£POA

228 guests

The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£4,865

150 guests

The Rabbit

The Loft is an alternative setting for your wedding day

County Antrim, Ballyclare

£7,000 - £18,000

150 guests

Hilton East Midlands Airport (Living Well) Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Hilton East Midlands Airport, a unique Leicestershire wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Castle Donington

£POA

200 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Strathclyde Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day at DoubleTree by Hilton Strathclyde, a stunning hotel venue in North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire, Strathclyde

£2,500 - £15,000

20-250 guests

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Caledonian Hotel

Say 'I do' in the grandeur of the Caledonian: discover your dream wedding venue.

East Lothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Doubletree By Hilton - Leeds Wedding Venue

Stylish "I dos" at Doubletree by Hilton, Leeds. Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Slindon House Wedding Venue

Slindon House exclusive use venue is set in a peaceful 14 acre rural location with breathtaking uninterrupted views

West Sussex, Arundel

£POA

200 guests

Atholl Palace Hotel

Luxurious Scottish Countryside Castle Style Wedding Venue

Perth and Kinross, Pitlochry

£2,000 - £25,000

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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