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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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Glencorse Old Kirk

Say "I do" surrounded by history at the enchanting Glencorse Old Kirk.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

150 guests

Dorton House Wedding Venue

Dorton House: Buckinghamshire's idyllic wedding venue. Discover more.

Buckinghamshire

£POA

250 guests

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Maes Manor Country Hotel

Manor House Wedding Venue

Caerphilly

£POA

120 guests

Shottle Hall Estate Country House Wedding Venue

Elevate your wedding celebration with Shottle Hall Estate's idyllic surroundings and unforgettable experiences.

Derbyshire

£POA

80-120 guests

Richmond Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Richmond Harbour Hotel: Say 'I do' in West London style.

West London, Richmond

£POA

15-60 guests

Sandown Park Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Sandown Park Racecourse. Discover more about our unique Surrey venue.

Surrey, Esher

£POA

200 guests

Fawsley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Elevate your wedding day to unparalleled heights at Fawsley Hall Hotel, the epitome of luxury and elegance in the heart of Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £6,000

2-200 guests

OSQA Piano Bar and Restaurant

Say "I do" in style at OSQA, Merseyside's unique piano bar wedding venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

Double Tree by Hilton Woking Wedding Venue

Surrey weddings: Say 'I do' in style at DoubleTree by Hilton Woking.

Surrey, Woking

from £3,250

50-160 guests

Surrey Downs Golf Club Wedding Venue

Surrey Downs Golf Club: Say 'I do' with stunning Surrey views.

Surrey

£POA

120 guests

The Black Horse Inn at Clifton Wedding Venue

Yorkshire charm meets wedding bliss at The Black Horse Inn. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Brighouse

£POA

80 guests

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Durley Dean Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Durley Dean Hotel & Spa. Learn more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

200 guests

Blaby Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your Leicestershire wedding? Discover Blaby Hotel's unique charm.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

80 guests

Imperial Hotel Blackpool Wedding Venue

Planning your Lancashire wedding? Discover the Imperial Hotel Blackpool's stunning venue.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

380 guests

The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club

Picture perfect Warwickshire countryside the perfect place to celebrate

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £105

20-200 guests

The New Vic Wedding Venue

Dorset's The New Vic: a unique place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel

Unforgettable memories await at enchanting Wrea Head Hall, a wedding venue set in idyllic North Yorkshire countryside.

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

£POA

120 guests

Ironmongers' Hall Wedding Venue

Ironmongers' Hall, a unique and elegant wedding venue with a tranquil country house feel in the heart of the City of London.

Central London

£POA

30-150 guests

Drayton Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting setting of Drayton Manor Hotel, a historic manor house nestled in the heart of Staffordshire.

Staffordshire

£POA

200 guests

Savoy Place Wedding Venue

Savoy Place: Iconic London venue for unforgettable weddings. Discover more.

Central London

£POA

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Wedding Venue

Forge unforgettable memories at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, a unique Shropshire wedding venue.

Shropshire

£POA

250 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Stratford Upon Avon Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in style with Doubletree by Hilton Stratford Upon Avon, a romantic wedding venue nestled in the heart of Warwickshire.

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

£POA

120 guests

Fetcham Park House Wedding Venue

Manor House Wedding Venue

Surrey, Leatherhead

£POA

120 guests

Tissington Hall Wedding Venue

Historic Wedding Venue in the Peak District

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

£POA

2-150 guests

Farbridge Wedding Barn Wedding Venue

Beautifully restored barn in the South Downs

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

80-150 guests

Alexander House Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover the enchanting Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa, a countryside haven for your dream wedding in the heart of Sussex, UK.

West Sussex, East Grinstead

from £999

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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