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Museum of Welsh Life

Say "I do" surrounded by history at the Museum of Welsh Life, a unique Cardiff wedding venue.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel

Rockingham Forest Hotel: Your dream Northamptonshire wedding awaits.

Northamptonshire, Corby

£POA

200 guests

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Ipswich Town Hall Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the grandeur of Ipswich Town Hall & Corn Exchange.

Suffolk, Ipswich

£POA

120 guests

Washington Central Hotel Wedding Venue

Make your wedding day unforgettable at Washington Central Hotel, a charming venue nestled in the heart of the Lake District.

Cumbria

£POA

200-200 guests

Haling Dene Centre Wedding Venue

Haling Dene Centre, an idyllic Staffordshire wedding venue, makes your dreams a reality with its stunning countryside and exceptional service.

Staffordshire

£POA

80 guests

Esseborne Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover Esseborne Manor Hotel, a picture-perfect wedding venue.

Hampshire

from £5,000

20-120 guests

Beaufort Park Hotel

Say 'I do' in style at the stunning Beaufort Park Hotel, Flintshire.

Flintshire, Mold

£POA

120 guests

Coughton Court Wedding Venue

Coughton Court: Exquisite Warwickshire charm for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Warwickshire

£POA

The Inglenook Hotel Wedding Venue

Top Sussex Wedding Venue. Stunning Scenery and Exceptional Service.

West Sussex, Bognor Regis

£POA

120 guests

The Beaulieu Inn, Hotel Wedding Venue

A former Coaching Inn in the heart of the forest

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£POA

Holdsworth House Hotel Wedding Venue

Something special, somewhere unique

West Yorkshire, Halifax

from £1,900

150 guests

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Margam Orangery

Beautiful Orangery in the Welsh Countryside

Neath Port Talbot

£POA

400 guests

Bartle Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Bartle Hall Hotel, an exclusive wedding venue offers a picturesque setting and exceptional service to create your dream day.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

200 guests

Derby Mickleover Hotel

Planning your dream Derbyshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Mickleover Hotel.

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

200 guests

The Park House Hotel Wedding Venue

Elegant and Luxury civil licensed wedding venue

Shropshire, Shifnal

from £2,059

200 guests

The Imperial Torquay Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Devon wedding? Discover The Imperial Torquay.

Devon, Torquay

from £1,475

50-250 guests

The Hanmer Arms

Wrexham's Hanmer Arms: a charming place of worship for your perfect day.

Wrexham

£POA

120 guests

North Euston Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire's North Euston Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Lancashire, Fleetwood

£POA

50-200 guests

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Wedding Venue

London's premier event venue since 1986.

Central London

£POA

200-200 guests

Tickton Grange Hotel Wedding Venue

Tickton Grange, East Yorkshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

East Yorkshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Dukes Hotel Wedding Venue, London.

A quintessentially British venue for a stylish London wedding, set in the heart of the historic St. James's district.

Central London

£POA

90 guests

The May Fair Wedding Venue

A luxury wedding venue in the heart of Westminster, offering stylish, modern decor and attentive service for your big day.

Central London

£POA

Thornton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa: Say 'I do' in Merseyside splendour.

Merseyside

£POA

200 guests

Ripley Castle Wedding Venue

A magnificent setting for a grand wedding. Create unforgettable memories within its regal walls, ensuring a lifetime of cherished moments.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow

Cheshire weddings: Stylish "I dos" at Best Western Pinewood, Wilmslow. Discover more.

Cheshire

from £70

120 guests

Arley Hall and Gardens Wedding Venue

Indulge in a fairytale wedding amidst the opulent gardens and magnificent charm of Arley Hall in the heart of Cheshire.

Cheshire, Northwich

from £8,500

15-110 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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