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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 Speech House Hotel Wedding Venue

Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, The Speech House Hotel, awaits. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Coleford

£POA

200 guests

The Charmandean Centre Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Discover the enchanting Charmandean Centre.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

200 guests

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South Of England Centre Wedding Venue

Whether you’re looking for an intimate event or a grand affair, our licensed venue allows you to create your own bespoke package

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

£POA

200-450 guests

Marshall Meadows Country House Wedding Venue

Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Northumberland

£POA

200 guests

The Old Swan Hotel Wedding Venue

Yorkshire charm meets timeless elegance at The Old Swan Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

200 guests

Drenagh

Say 'I do' amidst Drenagh's historic splendour. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.

County Londonderry

£POA

200 guests

Millbrook Lodge Hotel

Dreaming of a Down wedding? Discover Millbrook Lodge Hotel.

County Down

£POA

The Carriage Rooms At Montalto

County Down's Carriage Rooms at Montalto: Your dream wedding awaits.

County Down

£POA

50-190 guests

Hugh McCann's

County Down wedding? Discover Hugh McCann's, a unique venue.

County Down, Newcastle

£POA

120-200 guests

Beechlawn House

Say 'I do' surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Beechlawn House Hotel. Discover more.

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

Brook Hall

County Antrim's Brook Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

County Antrim, Lisburn

£POA

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The Old Inn

Timeless moments redefined with intimate weddings at The Old Inn

County Down

from £3,500

10-50 guests

Marine Court Hotel

Planning your dream County Down wedding? Discover Marine Court Hotel's stunning venue.

County Down

£POA

200-200 guests

Brooklands Hotel Wedding Venue

Brooklands Hotel is a stylish venue in Weybridge, Surrey.

Surrey, Weybridge

from £2,023

10-200 guests

Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool Wedding Venue

Stylish "I do's" at Radisson Blu Liverpool. Discover our stunning Merseyside wedding venue.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

200 guests

Brampton Grange Wedding Venue

Discover Brampton Grange, an enchanting wedding venue set amidst the rolling hills of Northamptonshire, where your dreams will become a reality.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

from £2,500

300 guests

Clock Barn Hall Wedding Venue

Surrey's Clock Barn Hall: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.

Surrey, Godalming

£POA

200 guests

Horniman Conservatory Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the beauty of nature at Horniman Conservatory, London's unique historic museum wedding venue.

South London, London

£POA

80-200 guests

Dunsilly Hotel

Antrim wedding? Dunsilly Hotel, a beautiful venue for your ceremony & celebrations.

County Antrim

£POA

Rosspark Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover our enchanting wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque countryside on the outskirts of Ballymena

County Antrim

from £3,995

8-200 guests

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Lissanoure Castle

This award winning wedding venue is situated in the heart of a privately owned estate, surrounded by parkland, lakes and beautiful vistas of the glens

County Antrim

from £500

10-300 guests

Bushtown Hotel

Dreaming of a Derry wedding? Discover Bushtown Hotel's enchanting chapel.

County Londonderry

£POA

240 guests

Magherabuoy House Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Magherabuoy House Hotel. Discover more.

County Antrim

£POA

300 guests

The Manor House & Golf Club

Say 'I do' surrounded by timeless elegance at The Manor House & Golf Club, County Londonderry.

County Londonderry

£POA

120-200 guests

Strangford Arms Hotel

Say 'I do' in the stunning Strangford Arms Hotel, County Down. Discover more.

County Down

£POA

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

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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