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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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Bawtry Hall Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the splendour of Bawtry Hall. Discover more.

South Yorkshire, Bawtry

£POA

Plas Mawr

Say "I do" in the grandeur of Plas Mawr, Conwy. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.

Conwy, Conwy

£POA

LSO St Luke's Wedding Venue

LSO St Luke's: a stunning East London setting for your perfect wedding.

East London, London

£6,000

450 guests

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New Close Farm Events Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a unique County Durham wedding? Discover New Close Farm Events.

County Durham, Durham

£POA

200 guests

Websters Ropery Wedding Venue

Historic Websters Ropery: a unique Tyne and Wear wedding venue. Discover more.

Tyne and Wear, Sunderland

£POA

The Grange Hampshire Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover The Grange, a stunning wedding venue for your special day.

Hampshire, Alresford

£POA

50-400 guests

Dreamland Margate a Coastal Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding at Dreamland Margate, a magical venue nestled by the sea in historic Kent.

Kent, Margate

£POA

80+ guests

York’s Chocolate Story

Say "I do" surrounded by chocolate. Discover York's Chocolate Story as your unique wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

Strathpeffer Pavilion

Say "I do" surrounded by Highland splendour at Strathpeffer Pavilion.

Highland, Strathpeffer

£POA

Livermead House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at Livermead House Hotel, Devon. Discover more.

Devon, Torquay

£POA

Stamford Golf Club Wedding Venue, Cheshire.

Cheshire couples: discover Stamford Golf Club's enchanting wedding spaces.

Cheshire, Cheshire

£POA

The Soul Camp

Sussex wedding? Discover The Soul Camp, a unique place of worship for your special day.

East Sussex, Burwash

£POA

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Marine Theatre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking coastal views at the Marine Theatre, Dorset.

Dorset, Lyme Regis

£POA

Best Western Nottingham Derby Wedding Venue

Nottingham's Best Western: Your dream wedding awaits. Discover our perfect venue.

Nottinghamshire, Long Eaton

£POA

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East

Celebrate your love in the heart of East London's vibrant Canary Wharf at Radisson Blu Hotel London Canary Wharf East.

East London, London

£POA

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

Escape to the Radisson Blu Hotel, South Kensington, London. The perfect backdrop for your elegant and romantic wedding day in the City of London

West London, South Kensington

£POA

Folkerton Mill

Bespoke, exclusive use, sustainable, barn wedding venue in central Scotland.

South Lanarkshire, Lanark

£6,500 - £12,500

2-150 guests

The Colony HQ Wedding Venue

Cheshire couples: discover The Colony HQ, a unique and stylish wedding venue.

Cheshire, Wilmslow

£POA

Altskeith Country House Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day at Altskeith Country House, an idyllic setting nestled amidst the stunning Scottish countryside.

Stirlingshire, Aberfoyle

£POA

2-120 guests

Bell Heath Outdoor Elements Wedding Venue

Worcestershire weddings at Bell Heath's beautiful natural setting. Discover more.

Worcestershire, Belbroughton

£POA

100 guests

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury Street

Celebrate your special day in the heart of London at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury Street, where classic elegance meets modern style.

Central London, Covent Garden

£POA

Radisson Blu Hotel London Leicester Square

City Hotel Wedding Reception Venue in the heart of London

Central London, London

£POA

Goodwood Estate Wedding Venue

A 12,000-acre Estate with flexible wedding spaces

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

245 guests

Bentley's Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Bentley's Oyster Bar, a unique West London wedding venue. Discover more.

West London, Mayfair

£POA

100 guests

The Lady Ottoline Wedding Venue

Central London's iconic Lady Ottoline: a unique wedding venue.

Central London, Bloomsbury

£POA

The Banker Wedding Venue

Wedding reception venue

Central London, London

£POA

180 guests

St John’s Smith Square Wedding Venue

London's iconic St John's Smith Square: the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding.

Central London, Westminster

£POA

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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