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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 Greenman Wedding Venue

Herefordshire's The Greenman: enchanting weddings in a unique place of worship.

Herefordshire, Hereford

£POA

120 guests

London Shenley Club Wedding Venue

Planning your perfect Hertfordshire wedding? Discover London Shenley Club.

Hertfordshire, Radlett

£POA

200 guests

Burloes Hall Marquee Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire's Burloes Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Hertfordshire, Royston

£POA

200 guests

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Enchanted Garden Events Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire couples: discover Enchanted Garden Events, a magical setting for your perfect day.

Hertfordshire, Letchworth

£POA

120 guests

Portland House

Cardiff's Portland House: a stunning venue for your perfect day.

Cardiff, Cardiff Bay

£POA

500 guests

The Cottage Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at The Cottage, a charming Norfolk pub offering a picturesque setting for a memorable wedding.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

Chippenham Golf Club Wedding Venue

Chippenham Golf Club: Your dream Wiltshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Chippenham

£POA

120 guests

Blackstock Country Estate

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" in the idyllic Blackstock Country Estate. Discover more.

East Sussex, Hailsham

£7,500 - £15,000

180 guests

The Stanwell Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your West London wedding? Discover The Stanwell Hotel's enchanting ceremony spaces.

West London, Staines

£2,995

150 guests

The Trading House Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? The Trading House offers a unique venue.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

Watford Colosseum & Town Hall Wedding Venue

Say “I do” in Hertfordshire’s most beautiful and historic venue - Watford Colosseum & Town Hall.

Hertfordshire, Watford

£POA

200 guests

The Twelve Apostles Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a dream destination wedding? Discover The Twelve Apostles Hotel, Cape Town.

South Africa, Cape Town

£POA

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Duke of Richmond Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Guernsey wedding? Discover the Duke of Richmond Hotel.

Guernsey, Guernsey

£POA

200 guests

The Rubens at the Palace Wedding Venue

London's Rubens at the Palace: majestic wedding venue fit for royalty.

Central London, London

£POA

The Lodge at Ashford Castle Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in breathtaking Irish elegance at The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Discover more.

Ireland, County Mayo

£POA

50-120 guests

Heswall Hall Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Discover Heswall Hall's unique charm.

Cheshire, Heswall

£POA

120 guests

West Lancashire Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by stunning Merseyside views at West Lancashire Golf Club. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

St Helens R.F.C Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at St Helens R.F.C., a unique Merseyside venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, St.Helens

£POA

200 guests

Huyton and Prescot Golf Club Wedding Venue

Huyton & Prescot Golf Club: Say 'I do' surrounded by Merseyside's stunning scenery.

Merseyside, Huyton-with-Roby

£POA

Hope Street Hotel Wedding Venue

Liverpool's Hope Street Hotel: a unique, stylish setting for your special day. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

150 guests

Dairy Barns Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover Dairy Barns' unique charm.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

120 guests

Piggy Back Barns Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover Piggy Back Barns' unique charm.

Norfolk, Fakenham

£POA

200 guests

Gunthorpe Hall Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Gunthorpe Hall: Your dream country wedding awaits.

Norfolk, Melton Constable

£POA

200 guests

Dunglass Estate

Say "I do" surrounded by historic splendour at Dunglass Estate. Discover more.

East Lothian, Cockburnspath

£POA

Crow's Hall Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Crow's Hall: a unique, enchanting venue for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Suffolk, Stowmarket

£POA

200 guests

Hintlesham Golf Club Wedding Venue

Rustic, romantic wedding venue with stunning views set in the heart of the Suffolk Countryside

Suffolk, Ipswich

£4,600 - £6,800

30-120 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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