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Stockwith Mill
An enchanting exclusive-use wedding venue in Lincolnshire. Explore our historic watermill, view prices and plan your perfect day with us.
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OEC Venue
Industrial-chic Sheffield wedding venue with versatile spaces, award-winning catering and bespoke planning support.
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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire
Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.
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Quod Restaurant & Bar
Quod Restaurant & Bar in Oxford city centre, private reception rooms overlooking historic landmarks.
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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.
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Gee's Restaurant & Bar
Victorian glasshouse wedding venue, Gee’s Restaurant, Oxford, with Mediterranean dining at its centre.
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Old Parsonage Hotel
Five-star boutique wedding venue Old Parsonage Hotel in Oxford with licensed intimate ceremony spaces.
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Cardiff Holland House Hotel
Celebrate your special day in style at Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa, an idyllic wedding venue nestled in the heart of Cardiff.
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Coton House Farm Wedding Barn
Nestled in idyllic Staffordshire, Coton House Farm offers a captivating barn setting for unforgettable weddings that will create memories to cherish.
The Dairy at Waddesdon Manor
Stunning Buckinghamshire Wedding Venue
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The Hind Hotel Wedding Venue (Closed)
Guides for Brides has been informed that this business is no longer taking wedding bookings.
The Abbeygate Room
Register Office civil ceremony venue The Abbeygate Room, Bury St Edmunds with up to 56 guests in a central historic town setting.
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The Pickwick Room
Civil ceremony venue Ipswich Register Office at Ipswich Town Hall, Suffolk town-centre location, Pickwick Room for up to 36 guests.
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Lowestoft Registration Office
Lowestoft Register Office in Suffolk offering accessible civil and partnership ceremonies by the coast.
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The Mayor's Parlour Registration Office
Sudbury Register Office, Suffolk civil ceremony venue in a Grade II listed building.
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John Milton Room Registration Office
Stowmarket’s John Milton Room Register Office in Central Suffolk ceremony venue with orchard garden views.
Woodbridge Registration Office
Civil ceremony venue Woodbridge Register Office Woodbridge intimate setting for smaller weddings.
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The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Wedding Venue in Norfolk
Host an unforgettable wedding at The Mid-Norfolk Railway, a unique steam train venue. Discover our bespoke packages, view prices and plan your perfect
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Riverside Cabins, Wedding Venue in Shropshire
Host your dream DIY wedding at our exclusive Shropshire venue. Perfect for a weekend celebration with riverside cabins & accommodation for 52.
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Hill Farm
Exclusive rural wedding venue Hill Farm in Gainfield, Oxfordshire with marquee space for up to 350 guests.
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The Oak Grove, Wedding Venue in Kent
Exchange vows beneath ancient oaks at The Oak Grove, Kent's enchanting, exclusive-use woodland wedding venue. View prices and enquire today.
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Salomons Estate
A Victorian manor house wedding venue in Kent with gardens and on-site accommodation.
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The Athenaeum
A historic private club offering exclusive hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
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One Warwick Park Hotel
A Kent hotel venue providing spaces for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and accommodation.
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Bewl Water - The Boat House Bistro
A wedding venue in Kent offering exclusive use for waterside ceremonies and receptions.
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Southminster Hall
Say "I do" in the beautiful Essex countryside at Southminster Hall. Discover more.
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Sylvan Ferns Weddings and Events
Gently moulded by nature Sylvan Ferns is an idyllic leafy hideaway that will take you wherever your imagination leads.
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The Haggate, Royton
Plan your perfect day at The Haggate, Royton. A stunning wedding reception venue in Oldham, with affordable packages for local weddings.
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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