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West Heath Sevenoaks Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use, Beautiful 18th Century Manor House Wedding Venue in Sevenoaks set in 32 Acres of Grounds.

Kent, Sevenoaks

from £9,985

60-160 guests

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RHS Garden Wisley, Wedding Venue in Surrey

RHS Wisley offers stunning garden weddings in Surrey with elegant venues, exclusive hire, external catering, ceremonies, receptions & photography in i

Surrey, Woking

from £2,625

2-320 guests

Coppey Moor Glades Exclusive Countryside Marquee Wedding Venue Bedfordshire
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Coppey Moor Glades

Discover Coppey Moor Glades, a stunning countryside marquee wedding and events venue in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

80-200 guests

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LOST Wirral, Wedding Venue in Merseyside

Plan your dream wedding at LOST Wirral, a unique botanical and industrial venue in Merseyside. Exclusive use for your perfect day. View prices & enquire online.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

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Jinney Ring Craft Centre Wedding Venue Venues in Worcestershire
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Jinney Ring Craft Centre

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Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

£POA

150 guests

Grange Farm House
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Grange Farm House, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

Your dream Norfolk wedding venue. Grange Farm House offers exclusive weekend hire of our marquee and grounds, with on-site accommodation. Plan your pe

Norfolk, Thetford

from £2,000

10-100 guests

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Glenmore House Wedding Venue

Surrey's Glenmore House: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Surrey, Surbiton

£POA

80-120 guests

Woolmer Green Village Hall
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Woolmer Green Hall Wedding Venue

Create lifelong memories at Woolmer Green Hall, a charming village hall wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.

Hertfordshire

from £700

250 guests

Peckforton Castle, Venues in Cheshire
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Peckforton Castle Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in grand style at Peckforton Castle, a magnificent Cheshire wedding venue with breathtaking views and luxurious surroundings.

Cheshire

£POA

250 guests

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Wheatsheaf Hotel Wedding Venue

Surrey's Wheatsheaf Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Surrey, Weybridge

£POA

Nunsmere Hall Hotel, Venues in Cheshire
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Nunsmere Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Nunsmere Hall Hotel, an idyllic wedding venue nestled in Cheshire's verdant countryside.

Cheshire, Northwich

£POA

20-400 guests

Farthingloe Barn Venues in Kent
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Farthingloe Barn Wedding Venue

Kent couples: discover Farthingloe Barn, your dream wedding venue.

Kent

from £2,500

50-200 guests

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Oak Tree Barn Weddings

Discover Oak Tree Barn Weddings, a picturesque Kent venue where your idyllic wedding dreams take flight.

Kent, Tonbridge

£POA

150 guests

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Lambeth Town Hall wedding ceremonies Brixton
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Lambeth Town Hall, Wedding Venue in South London

Lambeth Town Hall Wedding Ceremonies Venue

South London, Lambeth

from £225

10-38 guests

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New Park Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

New Park Manor: enchanting Hampshire weddings. Discover your dream venue.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

50 guests

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Thames Motor Yacht Club Wedding Venue

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Surrey, East Molesey

£POA

100-100 guests

Aldwark Manor Estate
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Aldwark Manor Estate

Create unforgettable memories at Aldwark Manor Estate, a captivating wedding venue nestled amidst enchanting gardens in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, York

£12,000 - £20,000

50-200 guests

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Stourport Manor Hotel

A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn

Worcestershire, Stourport-on-Severn

from £500

4-400 guests

Midelney Manor traditional british country house wedding venue Bristol & Somerset
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Midelney Manor Wedding Venue

Enchanting Somerset manor house weddings: Discover Midelney.

Bristol and Somerset, Somerset

£15,000 - £20,000

150 guests

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Essex Register Office

Registration Office for Weddings in Chelmsford, Essex

Essex, Chelmsford

from £56

4-4 guests

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The Greenhouses, Wedding Venue in Central London

Discover The Greenhouses, a stunning, light-filled botanical wedding venue in Central London. A unique blank canvas for your special day. View prices and enquire online.

Central London, Marylebone

££ - £££

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The BoTree Hotel, Wedding Venue in Central London

Host your bespoke wedding at The BoTree, a luxury Central London venue. Discover elegant spaces for your perfect day. View packages & enquire online.

Central London, Marylebone

£POA

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Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, Wedding Venue in Worcestershire

Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, a stunning Grade II* listed venue in the Cotswolds. Exclusive use for your perfect wedding and possibility to get mar

Worcestershire, Evesham

from £4,000

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Cromwell Manor

Create a grand and unforgettable wedding at Cromwell Manor, a stunning venue in Essex that promises a day filled with elegance and enchantment.

Essex, Basildon

£POA

200 guests

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The Room In The Rodings

Beautiful, rural wedding venue in the heart of the Essex countryside. Flexibility to create your perfect day.

Essex, Dunmow

from £5,000

2-150 guests

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The Chesterton Hotel

The Chesterton Hotel, Oxfordshire a boutique wedding venue with lawns, terrace, and Garden Room for versatile celebrations.

Oxfordshire

£POA

2-300 guests

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The Beckford Wedding Venue

Celebrate your unique love story at The Beckford Inn, a charming pub wedding venue in Worcestershire that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for y

Gloucestershire, Tewksbury

£POA

200 guests

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Luxe Venue

Discover Luxe Venue, an exclusive wedding venue in the West Midlands. Create your dream day with unparalleled elegance. View prices and enquire online

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £800

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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