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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 Marlborough Weddings

West London's The Marlborough: a stunning venue for your special day. Discover more.

West London, Richmond

£POA

The Old Ship, Hammersmith

West London's iconic Old Ship: a unique wedding venue. Discover more.

West London, Hammersmith

£POA

The Prince Albert

Planning a South London wedding? Discover The Prince Albert's unique charm.

South London, Wandsworth

£POA

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Surprise Wedding Venue

Planning a London wedding? Discover Surprise, a unique South London venue for your special day.

South London, Chelsea

£POA

The Trafalgar Arms

South London's Trafalgar Arms: a unique pub wedding venue. Discover more.

South London, Tooting

£POA

The Weyside Wedding Venue

Surrey's idyllic Weyside: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

Wylam Brewery

For an unforgettable wedding venue in Tyne and Wear with a unique industrial charm, consider Wylam Brewery.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

£POA

East Beach Cafe

Sussex seaside wedding? East Beach Cafe offers a unique venue.

West Sussex, Littlehampton

£POA

85 guests

Arundel Town Hall

Arundel Town Hall: Your perfect Sussex wedding venue. Discover more.

West Sussex, Arundel

£350 - £2,895

130 guests

Anglesey Arms Weddings

Anglesey Arms: Say 'I do' surrounded by Anglesey's charm.

Isle of Anglesey, Menai Bridge

£POA

The Coach and Horses

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" at the unique Coach and Horses. Discover more.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

Kent wedding? The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers historic charm. Discover more.

Kent, Dartford

£POA

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Seamill Hydro

Celebrate your special day at The Firth Pavilion, a stunning venue in Ayrshire with breathtaking sea views and exceptional service.

Ayrshire North, West Kilbride

£POA

Gloucester Brewery Weddings

Private Use of The Gloucester Brewery

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£POA

10-100 guests

Happy Valley Norfolk

Say "I do" surrounded by Norfolk's natural beauty at Happy Valley. Discover more.

Norfolk, Kings Lynn

£4,600 - £11,595

220 guests

Broxbourne Golf Wedding Venue

Broxbourne Golf: Hertfordshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Hertfordshire, Broxbourne

£3,000 - £7,000

50-200 guests

The Barns at Lodge Farm

Say 'I do' in Essex's idyllic Lodge Farm Barns. Discover more.

Essex, Epping

£POA

250 guests

Hotel Indigo

Durham weddings: Say "I do" in style at Hotel Indigo.

County Durham, Durham

£POA

Badgers Holt Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Dartmoor's magic at Badgers Holt. Discover more.

Devon, Dartmeet

£POA

Reforge Retreat Outdoor Weddings

Devon's Reforge Retreat: Craft your perfect spiritual wedding ceremony.

Devon, Beaworthy

£POA

Gorwell Farm Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Gorwell Farm. Discover more.

Dorset, Weymouth

£POA

Wycombe Museum

Wycombe Museum: a unique Buckinghamshire setting for your special day.

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

£500 - £2,000

92 guests

Stanwick Lakes Weddings

Say 'I do' surrounded by Northamptonshire's natural beauty at Stanwick Lakes. Discover more.

Northamptonshire, Stanwick

£POA

10-120 guests

The Grand Central

Luxury Hotel in Belfast

County Antrim, Belfast

£100 - £155

40-72 guests

The Westgate

Hampshire's Westgate Inn: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

Woodkirk Valley Country Club

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Woodkirk Valley Country Club. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

10-300 guests

Ashley Wood Farm

Ashley Wood Farm, an idyllic dry hire Wedding & Event Venue in Wiltshire

Wiltshire, Tisbury

£5,900 - £6,200

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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