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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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No15 Great Pulteney Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in stunning style at No15 Great Pulteney, Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

The Garden Rooms at Tennants Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire's beauty at The Garden Rooms at Tennants.

North Yorkshire, Leyburn

£POA

The Orangery at Settrington Wedding Venue

Exchange vows amidst picturesque gardens and elegant interiors at The Orangery at Settrington, your perfect Yorkshire wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, Malton

£POA

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The Cedars Inn Wedding Venue

Devon's enchanting Cedars Inn: Craft your dream wedding amidst breathtaking beauty.

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

The Cow Shed Crail

Say "I do" in rustic romance at The Cow Shed Crail, Fife.

Fife, Crail

£POA

The Antelope Hotel Wedding Venue

Dorset's Antelope Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Dorset, Poole

£POA

The Barn on The Bay Wedding Venue

Beachside Farm Wedding Venue- Say I do overlooking Druridge Bay then dance the night away in our Cowshed Wedding Barn.

Northumberland, Morpeth

£POA

2-200 guests

St Martins Lane Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at St Martins Lane, a chic Central London wedding venue.

Central London, London

£POA

Couple having outdoor wedding ceremony with Came House in Dorset as the backdrop
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Came House Wedding Venue

Came House: Dorset's idyllic country estate for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

165 guests

Durham County Cricket Club Wedding Venue

Durham CCC: a unique County Durham venue for your special day. Learn more.

County Durham, Chester-le-Street

£POA

Lympstone Manor Wedding Venue

Lympstone Manor: Say 'I do' in Devon's exquisite country house setting.

Devon, Exmouth

£POA

Shappelles Function Suite

Couples planning their wedding will find their perfect venue at Shappelles Function Suite, a dedicated dance studio nestled in the scenic Vale of Glam

Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly

£POA

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The Alma Inn

Traditional pub wedding venue in Lancashire, finished with a modern twist.

Lancashire, Colne

£POA

Balcombe Place Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" in Balcombe Place's beautiful private chapel.

West Sussex, Balcombe

£POA

10-350 guests

The Fleece Addingham

Stunning Characterful Country Pub in Addingham, West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire, Ilkley

£POA

20-120 guests

Hexham Abbey Wedding Venue

Hexham Abbey: stunning Northumberland setting for your perfect day.

Northumberland, Hexham

£22

80+ guests

Richwill Farm Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Essex's natural beauty at Richwill Farm. Discover more.

Essex, Wix

£POA

200 guests

Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club. Discover our enchanting venue.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

Forest Venues Wedding Venue

Enchanting Central London ceremonies await at Forest Venues. Discover more.

Central London, London

£350 - £6,050

The Ballroom at Beach Blanket Babylon Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Notting Hill's most glamorous ballroom.

West London, Notting Hill

£2,000 - £5,000

120 guests

Manderston

Manderston: Exquisite Scottish Borders splendour for your dream wedding.

Scottish Borders, Duns

£POA

Mapperley Farm Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire's Mapperley Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day.

Derbyshire, Ilkeston

£POA

2-499 guests

The Dial House Hotel Wedding Venue

Bourton-on-the-Water's Dial House Hotel: Picturesque Cotswolds weddings.

Gloucestershire, Bourton on the water

£POA

50-100 guests

Wyresdale Weddings Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Wyresdale Weddings: Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking beauty.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

200 guests

The Farm Festival Wedding Venue

Exclusive Blank Canvas countryside Wedding Venue in Cheshire

Cheshire, Congleton

£POA

70-400 guests

Ballogie Estate Wedding Venue in Scotland.

Say "I do" surrounded by Scottish splendour at Ballogie Estate. Discover more.

Aberdeenshire, Aboyne

£POA

Lunga House

Dreaming of a Scottish wedding? Discover Lunga House, Argyll's enchanting venue.

Argyll and Bute, Craobh Haven

£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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