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The Royal Duchy Hotel Wedding Venue

The Perfect Hotel Wedding Venue, situated in a prime sea front location

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£POA

50-200 guests

The Carlyon Bay Hotel Wedding Venue

A Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue situated on teh Cornish Coastline, overlooking St Austell Bay

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£POA

200 guests

The Devon Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at The Devon Hotel. Discover our enchanting wedding venue.

Devon, Exeter

from £4,000

160 guests

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Glaziers Hall Wedding Venue, London.

Unique city wedding venue near London Bridge

Central London

from £10,500

60-200 guests

The Conningbrook Hotel Wedding Venue

Kent couples: discover Conningbrook Hotel, a picturesque wedding venue for your special day.

Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Discover the majesty of Nutfield Priory Hotel, an exclusive wedding venue. With tailored elegance and unforgettable experiences to cherish.

Surrey, Redhill

from £7,500

30-100 guests

Crockwell Farm Wedding Barn

Discover Crockwell Farm for an unforgettable three-day wedding celebration amid the picturesque landscapes of Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £6,950

200 guests

The Guildhall Wedding, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Say "I do" in Salisbury's historic Guildhall. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

from £50

200 guests

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

200 guests

London Beach Hotel Country Hotel

Say 'I do' on a picturesque Kent beach. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Kent

£POA

120 guests

Loseley Park Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Loseley Park's historic charm. Discover more.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

50-180 guests

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The Bath Priory Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic gardens at The Bath Priory Hotel. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

80 guests

London Hilton on Park Lane Wedding Venue

Plan your wedding in the heart of London and enjoy elegant surroundings along with award-winning dining as your wedding dreams come to life.

Central London

£POA

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Currently not taking wedding bookings until further notice

Suffolk

£POA

200 guests

Biddulph Town Hall Wedding Venue

Biddulph Town Hall: Your perfect Staffordshire wedding venue. Learn more.

Staffordshire

£POA

150 guests

Anne of Cleves House

Discover Anne of Cleves House, a magnificent Tudor mansion offering an enchanting backdrop for your dream wedding in the heart of Sussex.

East Sussex, Lewes

from £720

50 guests

Oakwood Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Oakwood Hall Hotel, West Yorkshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

West Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

Linthwaite House Hotel Wedding Venue

Host your perfect Lake District wedding day at Linthwaite House Hotel, a luxurious venue nestled in the picturesque Windermere.

Cumbria, Windermere

£POA

50 guests

Chipping Sodbury Town Hall Wedding Venue

Chipping Sodbury Town Hall: Your perfect South Gloucestershire wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

50-200 guests

The Bradford Hotel Wedding Venue

Bradford Hotel: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding awaits. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

600 guests

The Venue Wedding Venue

Merseyside's "The Venue": Your dream wedding awaits. Discover more.

Merseyside

£POA

200 guests

Imperial Crown Hotel Wedding Venue

For your special day, Imperial Crown Hotel offers unique wedding experiences in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Halifax

£POA

200 guests

Elephant and Castle Hotel

A stress-free venue in West Wales.

Carmarthenshire

£POA

200 guests

Hardwicke Hall Manor Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in the idyllic County Durham countryside at Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel.

County Durham

£POA

120 guests

Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel

Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel: Say 'I do' surrounded by Gwynedd's breathtaking beauty.

Gwynedd

£POA

50 guests

Sheraton Heathrow Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream West London wedding? Discover the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel.

West London

£POA

80 guests

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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