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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
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Lincolnshire, Spilsby
from £2,000
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Woodstock Town Hall
Historic wedding venue Woodstock Town Hall Oxfordshire with licensed Mayor’s Parlour and Assembly Room space
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Richmond Theatre Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by history at Richmond Theatre, a stunning Surrey wedding venue.
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The Angel Restaurant
The Angel Dining & Rooms is a 16th-century coaching inn in Long Crendon offering exclusive use for bespoke celebrations.
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Tilford Woods Wedding Venue
Surrey's Tilford Woods: enchanting woodland wedding venue. Discover more.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
The Portaferry Hotel
Boutique historic seafront hotel The Portaferry Hotel in Portaferry with individually styled en-suite rooms and waterfront views.
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Shu Belfast Restaurant
Private event restaurant and bar SHU Belfast offering adaptable spaces for weddings with formal and reception formats.
The Royal Hotel Cookstown
Cookstown’s The Royal Hotel wedding venue offering on-site civil ceremonies and personalised planning support.
The Marine Hotel Ballycastle
Hotel wedding venue, Marine Hotel Ballycastle, County Antrim situated in beachfront location with civil ceremony licence.
The Manor House Rathlin
Georgian manor with event space, Manor House Rathlin accommodation and dining on Rathlin Island, County Antrim.
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Burnham Park Wedding Venue
Fully licensed wedding venue
Seagoe Hotel
Contemporary hotel venue Seagoe Hotel Portadown offering tailored wedding packages and suites for celebrations large and small.
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Mahon's Hotel
Family-run hotel Mahons Hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, hosting tailored wedding celebrations with room choices for different party sizes.
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The Cedar Country Hotel
Omagh’s The Cedar Country Hotel, a forest-site hotel and restaurant venue hosting weddings for up to 100 guests.
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West Essex Golf Club
Chingford wedding venue West Essex Golf Club near London offering a banqueting hall with terrace and course outlook.
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High Wycombe Registration Office
Planning your Buckinghamshire wedding? Discover the Dashwood Room at High Wycombe Library for small legal ceremonies with up to 6 guests.
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Aylesbury Registration Office
Planning your Buckinghamshire wedding? Discover Aylesbury Registration Office and The John Hampden Room.
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Lord Leycester Hospital
The Lord Leycester: an exclusive-use historic wedding venue in Warwick, recognised as one of England's finest medieval courtyards.
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The Kitchen Garden Cafe Wedding Venue
A captivating venue that is tailored around exactly what you want from your celebration!
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Leicester Marriott Wedding Venue
Discover the Leicester Marriott Hotel, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes
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Copthorne Hotel Manchester Wedding Venue
Copthorne Hotel Manchester: Your dream wedding venue. Learn more.
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Coltsfoot Country Retreat
Hertfordshire couples: discover Coltsfoot Country Retreat, the perfect place to say "I do".
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Frensham Hall
Experience the grandeur of a historic country estate at Frensham Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Surrey, UK.
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Theydon Bois Golf Club
Golf club and event space Theydon Bois Golf Club in Essex with up to 200 guest capacity including veranda seating.
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Mayfair Hotel Wedding Venue
Currently unavailable for wedding bookings.
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City Hall Wedding Venue
Bristol & Somerset's City Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.
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The Castle Bude Wedding Venue
Unveil a fairy-tale wedding amidst the captivating coastal charm of The Castle Bude in Cornwall.
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The Scarlet Hotel
Coastal weddings at Scarlet.
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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