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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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Frieda And The Moon Wedding Venue

A romantic, quirky venue in a hidden valley in Cornwall not far from the coast. Specialising in exquisite tiny weddings, elopements and ceremonies.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

£1,400 - £5,000

12 guests

Tokenhouse Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? Discover Tokenhouse, a unique wedding venue.

Central London, London

£POA

Vintry Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover Vintry, a unique and historic place of worship.

Central London, London

£POA

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Wingbury Farm Glamping Wedding Venue

Wingbury Farm Glamping, would love to host your big day! Wedding weekends now available.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£4,500 - £5,000

60-150 guests

Forest Hills Golf Club

Say "I do" surrounded by Gloucestershire's beauty at Forest Hills Golf Club. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Coleford

£POA

200 guests

Counting House Wedding Venue

London's Counting House: a unique City wedding venue.

Central London, London

£POA

Huntsman Wedding Venue

Unique Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover Huntsman, a charming venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

Wordsworth House Wedding Venue

Exchange vows surrounded by literary heritage and stunning views at Wordsworth House, a unique and enchanting venue in the heart of the Lake District

Cumbria, Cockermouth

£POA

The Willows Wedding Venue

Discover The Willows, the enchanting West Midlands wedding venue where your dreams come true.

West Midlands, Willenhall

£POA

50-600 guests

Hotel Football Wedding Venue

Score a winning wedding at Hotel Football, Old Trafford.

Greater Manchester, Old Trafford

£POA

Boulevard Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Boulevard Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£7,995 - £10,995

50-150 guests

King Arthur Hotel

Planning your dream Swansea wedding? Discover the King Arthur Hotel's enchanting venue.

Swansea, Gower

£6,545

50-140 guests

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Williton Registration Office Wedding Venue

Somerset Registration Service civil ceremonies

Bristol and Somerset, Williton

£57

South Somerset Registration Office Yeovil Wedding Venue

Plan your dream Somerset wedding at the elegant Yeovil Registration Office.

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

£57

Bridgwater Registration Office Wedding Venue

Somerset Registration Service civil ceremonies

Bristol and Somerset, Bridgwater

£57

Abbey Manor Wedding Venue

Somerset Registration Service civil ceremonies

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

£200

Weston-super-Mare Registration Office Wedding Venue

Get married with a Register Office ceremony at Weston Town Hall with up to 60 guests

Bristol and Somerset, Weston-super-Mare

£69 - £375

The Marigold Wedding Venue

For a truly unforgettable wedding, discover The Marigold, an idyllic venue nestled in the heart of the West Midlands.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

The Mount Pavilion Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Mount Pavilion: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Lancashire, Fleetwood

£POA

Siobhan Davies Studios Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in the heart of London at Siobhan Davies Studios, a stunning venue for your special day.

Central London, London

£POA

150 guests

Lodge Farm Weddings Marquee Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's Lodge Farm Weddings: Your dream rural wedding awaits. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

400 guests

The Hoxton, Holborn Wedding Venue

London wedding venue

Central London, Holborn

£POA

Nevis Range

Say "I do" with breathtaking Highland views at Nevis Range.

Highland, Inverness-shire

£POA

At The Hunter's Hall Inn Wedding Venue

Hunter's Hall Inn: Your dream Cotswolds wedding awaits.

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

£POA

Hilton London Gatwick Airport Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Hilton London Gatwick Airport, Sussex.

West Sussex, Gatwick

£POA

InterContinental London - The O2 Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with iconic London views at InterContinental London - The O2.

East London, East Greenwich

£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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