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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
Kent, Sevenoaks
from £9,985
60-160 guests
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Thainstone House Hotel & Spa
Create your dream wedding at Thainstone House Hotel & Spa, a picturesque venue nestled in Aberdeenshire.
The Elms Country House Hotel Wedding Venue
Worcestershire weddings: Discover The Elms' idyllic charm.
The Whitewater Hotel Wedding Venue
Cumbria's Whitewater Hotel: Your dream wedding awaits.
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Derby LIVE Assembley Rooms Wedding Venue
Derby's iconic Assembly Rooms: Your perfect 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.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel Wedding Venue
Say "I do" with breathtaking coastal views at Soar Mill Cove Hotel in Devon.
Langshott Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Escape to the idyllic Langshott Manor Hotel for an unforgettable and enchanting wedding day in the heart of Surrey.
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel
Say 'I do' surrounded by Kentish splendour at Eastwell Manor, a Champneys Hotel & Spa.
Hazlemere Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning scenery at Hazlemere Golf Club, Buckinghamshire.
The Limes Country Lodge Wedding Venue
West Midlands weddings: Discover The Limes Country Lodge's charming place of worship.
Hargate Hall Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.
DIY wedding venue with accommodation
Hilton Nottingham Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at the Hilton Nottingham. Discover more.
Best Western Orton Hall Hotel
Celebrate your special day in the historic Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, a charming Cambridgeshire countryside wedding venue.
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The East Horton Golf Centre Wedding Venue
Hampshire couples: discover East Horton Golf Centre, the perfect setting for your dream wedding.
The Secret Garden, Kent Wedding Venue
Kent couples: discover The Secret Garden Restaurant, a unique wedding venue for your special day.
The Red Barn Wedding Venue
Countryside Wedding Reception Venue
The Cawdor
Enchanting Cawdor: Your dream Carmarthenshire wedding awaits.
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Bagden Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Yorkshire wedding? Discover Bagden Hall's enchanting venue.
Marlborough Golf Club Wedding Venue
Marlborough Golf Club: Stunning Wiltshire venue for your dream wedding. Discover more.
The Relais Cooden Beach
The Relais Cooden Beach, Coastal Hotel Wedding Venue in Bexhill-On-Sea
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
The magnificent Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is a unique venue for weddings and civil ceremonies
Hastings Town Hall
Say "I do" in historic splendour at Hastings Town Hall.
Three Counties Showground Wedding Venue
Worcestershire's Three Counties Showground: Your perfect rural wedding venue. Discover more.
Gainsborough House Hotel Wedding Venue
Hotel is closed for the foreseeable future.
The Granary Hotel Wedding Venue
Worcestershire couples: discover The Granary Hotel & Restaurant, a picture-perfect wedding venue.
Micklefield Hall Wedding Venue
Privately Owned and run wedding venue
Best Western Homestead Court Hotel
Hertfordshire weddings: Say "I do" in style at Best Western Homestead Court Hotel. Learn more.
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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