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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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Drumtochty Castle

Drumtochty Castle: Enchanting Aberdeenshire elegance for your perfect day.

Aberdeenshire, Auchenblae

£POA

120 guests

Achnagairn Castle

Highland romance awaits at Achnagairn Castle. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

260 guests

Top Farm Wedding Venue

Leicestershire couples: discover Top Farm, your dream wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Grantham

£POA

200 guests

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Bedinghams Farm Wedding Barn

Experience rustic elegance at Bedinghams Farm, your dream countryside wedding venue in Cambridgeshire awaits..

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£POA

200 guests

Errol Park

Errol Park: Enchanting Perthshire weddings. Discover your dream venue.

Perth and Kinross, Perthshire, Tayside

£6,500 - £13,000

180 guests

The Byre at Inchyra Wedding Venue

The Byre at Inchyra is one of the country's finest exclusive use blank canvas wedding venues.

Perth and Kinross, Perth

£6,040 - £13,950

200 guests

Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh

Planning a Midlothian wedding? Discover the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Carlowrie Castle

Experience the magic of a bespoke wedding at Carlowrie Castle, a renowned West Lothian venue with breathtaking views. Create unforgettable memories.

West Lothian, Scotland

£POA

Dalziel Park Hotel & Golf Club

Say "I do" surrounded by Lanarkshire's beauty at Dalziel Park Hotel & Golf Club.

South Lanarkshire, Motherwell

£POA

The Trades Hall Of Glasgow

Create memories that will last a lifetime at The Trades Hall Of Glasgow, a stunning wedding venue in South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

30 Euston Square Wedding Venue

Stunning central London venue, 30 Euston Square, offers unforgettable wedding ceremonies.

Central London, Camden

£POA

300 guests

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Warner Bros Studio - The Making of Harry Potter

Magical weddings at Warner Bros. Studio London, where you can get married in the enchanting world of Harry Potter

Hertfordshire, Leavesden

£POA

Abercairny

Escape to Abercairny ~ a breathtaking Perth and Kinross castle wedding venue where dreams take flight amidst enchantment and grandeur.

Perth and Kinross, Crieff, Perthshire

£POA

200 guests

West Brewery (West on the Green)

Say "I do" surrounded by Glasgow's iconic Templeton Building at West on the Green. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Eilean Donan Castle

Envision your fairytale Highland wedding at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.

Highland, Kyle of Lochalsh

£POA

80 guests

Balinakill Country House

Say "I do" surrounded by Argyll's beauty at Balinakill Country House. Discover more.

Argyll and Bute, Tarbertar

£POA

120 guests

Grand Sapphire Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream South London wedding? Discover Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting.

South London, Croydon

£POA

Inox Dine Wedding Venue

Chic, contemporary wedding venue in Sheffield

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

200 guests

Firth Court Wedding Venue

Grade II listed, historic red brick wedding venue

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

80-200 guests

Perrygrove Railway Wedding Venue

Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, Perrygrove Railway: say "I do" amidst whimsical charm.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£POA

200 guests

The Marine Troon

Marine Troon

Ayrshire South, Troon

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? Discover Bloomsbury's iconic Holiday Inn.

Central London, London

£POA

Holiday Inn Mayfair Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a stylish Central London wedding? Discover the Holiday Inn London - Mayfair.

Central London, Mayfair

£POA

Holiday Inn London Regent's Park Wedding Venue

Planning a central London wedding? Discover the elegant Holiday Inn Regent's Park.

Central London, London

£POA

Devonshire Dome Wedding Venue, in Buxton Derbyshire

Sorry we are no longer taking any bookings for weddings

Derbyshire, Buxton

£POA

Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel

Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel: Denbighshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Denbighshire, Ruthin

£POA

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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