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West Heath Sevenoaks
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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Taunton School
Historic Somerset wedding venue with chapel, grand suites and space for up to 400 guests.
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The Orangery Suite
Dorset's Orangery Suite: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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voco® Oxford Spires Hotel
Contemporary hotel venue voco Oxford Spires in Oxford offers flexible suite spaces and on-site leisure facilities for weddings up to 200 guests.
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Cold Harbour Barn
Rustic wedding and events venue Cold Harbour Events Limited, Wantage, Oxfordshire, with flexible barn and outdoor celebration spaces.
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Leigh Court
Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.
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Bamburgh Castle
Fairytale Castle, Sweeping Sea Views
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Cornish Tipi Weddings
Cornish Tipi Weddings offers an enchanting woodland setting for unforgettable celebrations, where nature meets elegance.
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Asperion Hillside Hotel
A Hotel Wedding Venue where everything is exclusively yours on your wedding day, a perfect intimate wedding venue.
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The Bell in Ticehurst
For a truly memorable and enchanting wedding day consider The Bell in Ticehurst, Sussex, an historic, charming & quirky sixteenth century coaching Inn
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Bickley Mill Inn
An enchanting characterful country inn, pub wedding venue, full of rustic chic charm
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Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston
Large Hotel Wedding venue in the Heart of Leicester, perfect for the larger affordable wedding
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Clarion Charlecote Pheasant
Hotel Wedding Venue with a 16th Century Converted Hayloft
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Chevin Country Park Hotel
Secluded Lakeside Wedding Venue in Otley with Exclusive Use, surrounded by countryside and woodland.
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Nailcote Hall Hotel
17th century country house hotel wedding venue, set within acres of Warwickshire countryside
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Colston Hall Wedding Venue
Celebrate Your Dream Wedding at The Colston Hall – Where Every Detail is Crafted to Perfection
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Cheshire Woodland Weddings
Enchanting Woodland Weddings in Cheshire with Exclusive Outdoor Ceremonies in Blakemere
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Crowne Plaza Reading
Planning your dream Berkshire wedding? Discover Crowne Plaza Reading.
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Crowne Plaza Marlow Wedding Venue
It's all about perfection at Crowne Plaza Marlow
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The Rochford Hotel
Modern hotel venue The Rochford Hotel in Rochford, Essex with licensed ceremony space and on-site accommodation.
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The Cock Hotel Wedding Venue
The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford (near Milton Keynes) Weddings & Ceremonies up to 150 guests
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Godwick Great Barn
Barn wedding venue Godwick Hall in Norfolk with medieval church ruins and exclusive use.
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Hall Farm Hotel
Countryside barn wedding venue near Grimsby in the Lincolnshire Wolds, featuring a beautiful lake for romantic ceremonies and receptions.
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Makeney Hall Hotel
Breath taking Gardens at our beautiful Hotel with a undercover outside ceremony area
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Edenwood Place
Beautiful and modern Kent wedding venue with botanical design and panoramic North Down views.
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Highland Hunting Lodge and boutique hotel wedding venue in Gairloch, Scotland that hosts elopements and weddings of up to 60 guests.
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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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