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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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The County Suite Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Hertford

£POA

50-200 guests

The Izaak Walton Hotel Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Izaak Walton Hotel: Your dream wedding awaits within our charming chapel.

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

£POA

120 guests

Lace Market Hotel Wedding Venue

Boutique city centre wedding venue

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £599

10-24 guests

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Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves

Create timeless wedding memories at Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves, a stunning West Midlands wedding venue.

West Midlands

£POA

Honest Lawyer Hotel Wedding Venue

Intimate Hotel Wedding Venue

County Durham

£POA

80 guests

Glen Tanar Ballroom

Say "I do" surrounded by Scottish splendour at Glen Tanar Ballroom. Discover more.

Aberdeenshire

£POA

120 guests

Hetland Hall Hotel

Enjoy an unforgettable wedding at Hetland Hall Hotel, a stunning venue nestled in the picturesque Dumfries and Galloway countryside.

Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries

£POA

Bunchrew House Hotel

Highland romance awaits at Bunchrew House Hotel. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

120 guests

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate

excellent wedding venue in Western Isles,

Outer Hebrides

£POA

50 guests

Scorrier House Wedding Venue, Cornwall.

Experience the magic of Scorrier House, a countryside wedding venue where your dream wedding becomes an idyllic reality

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your dream coastal celebration at The Connaught Hotel & Spa, an exclusive Dorset venue offering stunning sea views and bespoke wedding packages.

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £4,285

50-120 guests

The Compass Inn Wedding Venue

The Compass Inn, set in the heart of Gloucestershire, offers a picturesque and charming setting for your special day.

Gloucestershire

from £1,500

20-120 guests

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Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Airport Wedding Venue

The Perfect Wedding Reception Venue, for a quick getaway!

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Crowne Plaza Leeds Hotel

Crowne Plaza Leeds: Say 'I do' in style. Explore our stunning wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Brighton Racecourse

Say 'I do' with stunning views at Brighton Racecourse. Find out more.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Royal Beach Hotel Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover the Royal Beach Hotel for your dream wedding.

Hampshire

£POA

200 guests

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Celebrate your love in style at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, offering an unforgettable setting for your wedding day.

North London, London

from £99

120-200 guests

Courthouse Hotel Soho Wedding Venue

Central London's Courthouse Hotel Soho: iconic weddings, impeccably planned.

Central London

£POA

80-120 guests

Canal House Wedding Venue

Nottingham's Canalhouse: a unique and stylish setting for your special day.

Nottinghamshire

£POA

50-180 guests

Goosedale Wedding Venue

Goosedale: Nottinghamshire's idyllic setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Nottinghamshire

£POA

750 guests

Newstead Abbey Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Newstead Abbey.

Nottinghamshire

from £1,500

70 guests

The Sitwell Arms Wedding Venue

A beautiful former 18th century Coaching Inn

Derbyshire

from £1,750

200 guests

South Yorkshire, Rotherham

£POA

50-200 guests

Quorn Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Quorn Country Hotel is a remarkable wedding venue in Leicestershire that offers a charming and idyllic setting for your special day.

Leicestershire

from £1,499

200 guests

Tewkesbury Park Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Gloucestershire wedding? Discover Tewkesbury Park.

Gloucestershire, Tewksbury

£POA

8-200 guests

London Canal Museum Wedding Venue

A venue full of character in an waterside urban beauty spot.

North London, London

from £500

200 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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