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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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Frasers
Rustic Eco-Friendly Barn Wedding Venue in the Kent Countryside. Featuring Beautiful Gardens and Delicious Catering.
The Mews Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover The Mews, a charming place of worship for your perfect wedding.
The Royal Pier
Hampshire's Royal Pier: Your perfect seaside wedding venue. Discover more.
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Copper House Bar & Brasserie
Hertfordshire couples: discover Copper House, a unique wedding venue.
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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.
Guildhall Winchester
Grand wedding venue in WInchester, Hampshire
Bigstrup Farm Wedding Venue
Buckinghamshire's Bigstrup Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.
Great Barn Weddings
The Great Barn - Stunning 15th Century "Monastic" Barn
Parr's Bank Hotel in Warrington
Cheshire couples: discover Parr's Bank Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.
The Old Brewery in East London
Planning a unique East London wedding? Discover The Old Brewery's charm.
Somerset County Cricket Club
Unique wedding? Somerset CCC offers a stunning Bristol & Somerset venue.
Accrington Stanley Football Club
Say 'I do' at Accrington Stanley! Unique Lancashire venue for unforgettable weddings.
The Whitaker
Lancashire's Whitaker: a unique, stunning venue for your perfect day.
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Nelson House
Lancashire's Nelson House: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
The Venue at Coxleigh
Say 'I do' in Devon's idyllic Coxleigh: discover The Venue.
Camlad Barns Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Shropshire's Camlad Barns: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.
Killearn Village Hall
Planning your Stirlingshire wedding? Discover Killearn Village Hall's unique charm.
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Holiday Inn Hull Marina
Hotel Wedding Venue
The Firs Weddings & Events
Exclusive Use, Woodland, tipi, lakeside, barn wedding venue
Great North Hotel
Say 'I do' in style at the Great North Hotel. Discover our Tyne and Wear wedding packages.
Ingrebourne Links Golf and Country Club
Stunning wedding venue set in 380 acres of Essex countryside.
10 Union Street
Central London wedding? Discover stunning Union Street chapel for your big day.
The Sheepshed
Powys' unique wedding venue, The Sheepshed: discover its rustic charm.
The Manor Rooms
Blank Canvas Wedding Venue in South Cave
Norsted Manor Farm
Kent countryside wedding venue, lakeside setting, operated by the Exceptional Venues group.
Manley Mere the Lakeside Wedding Venue
Cheshire couples: Say 'I do' at the stunning Manley Mere Lakeside Wedding Venue. Discover more.
Hencote Estate
Unique Vineyard Wedding Venue in Shropshire
Woolhanger Estate
Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's beauty at Woolhanger Estate. Discover more.
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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