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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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Vincent Hotel Wedding Venue
Stylish wedding venue in Southport.
Porters Park Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Hertfordshire's idyllic Porters Park Golf Club. Discover more.
The Pavilion Centre Wedding Venue
For a memorable and budget-friendly wedding in Wadebridge, Cornwall
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West Herts Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Hertfordshire's stunning scenery at West Herts Golf Club. 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.
The Hat Factory Wedding Venue
Bedfordshire's unique Hat Factory: craft your perfect wedding ceremony.
Eight Moorgate Wedding Venue
Planning a stylish London wedding? Discover Eight Moorgate.
Prestonfield House Hotel
Historic Hotel
Prestonfield Golf Club
Prestonfield Golf Club: Your dream Midlothian wedding venue.
The King’s Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
Kent wedding? The King's Arms Hotel offers a charming venue for your special day. Discover more.
St Clere Estate Wedding Venue
Kent's St Clere Estate: Your dream country wedding awaits.
Glenapp Castle
A fairytale venue for a perfect Scottish castle wedding
Harry Warren House Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a Dorset wedding? Discover Harry Warren House.
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Burn Hall Hotel York
Country Hotel Wedding Venue, based near Easingwold, Thirsk, York and Haxby
St Mary in the Castle
Say "I do" in the historic charm of St Mary in the Castle, Sussex.
Host Social
Host Social: a unique Manchester venue for your special day. Discover more.
Clacton Town Hall
Tie the knot in the heart of Clacton with a historic Town Hall wedding venue, offering elegance and charm for your special day.
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St Augustine's Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by history at St Augustine's, a stunning Kent wedding venue.
Beamish Park Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic countryside at Beamish Park Hotel.
The Sheridan Suite Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover The Sheridan Suite.
Croham Hurst Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Croham Hurst Golf Club.
Billingshurst Community Centre Wedding Venue
Sussex wedding? Billingshurst Community Centre offers a unique venue. Find out more.
The Tithe Barn, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Lancashire's enchanting Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall: discover your dream wedding venue.
Ladywood Estate Wedding Venue
Leicestershire's Ladywood Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
March Golf Club Wedding Venue
Discover March Golf Club, an idyllic Cambridgeshire wedding venue where your special day will unfold in a setting of elegance and charm.
Bracklesham Barn Wedding Venue
Sussex charm meets rustic elegance at Bracklesham Barn. Discover your dream wedding venue.
The Old Barn Inn
Planning your dream Newport wedding? Discover the rustic charm of The Old Barn Inn.
Lyme Breeze Weddings Venue
Cheshire's Hidden Treasure in Macclesfield.
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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