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Corn Exchange Wedding Venue

Dorset's Corn Exchange: Your dream wedding venue. Learn more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

200 guests

Merchant Adventurers' Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the historic grandeur of Merchant Adventurers' Hall, a magnificent Guildhall wedding venue in East Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire, York

£POA

The Assembly House Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover The Assembly House's unique charm.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

City Hotel Wedding Venue, in the heart of Gateshead

Tyne and Wear, Gateshead

from £4,000

50-250 guests

Stoke Town Hall Wedding Venue

Stoke Town Hall: Your dream Staffordshire wedding starts here.

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£POA

Royal Victoria Hotel

Sussex wedding perfection? Discover the Royal Victoria Hotel.

East Sussex, Hastings

from £3,500

150 guests

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Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club

Large Hotel Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire

£POA

200 guests

Carbis Bay Hotel Wedding Venue

Create the coastal wedding of your dreams at the stunning Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa, located in the picturesque Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Ives

£POA

200 guests

Tenterden Town Hall

Timeless Town Hall Wedding Venue in Kent for Civil Marriage & Partnership Ceremonies and Celebrations.

Kent

£POA

200 guests

Blickling Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love at Norfolk's historic Blickling Hall, where enchanting gardens and grand halls set the stage for your unforgettable wedding day

Norfolk, Norwich

from £1,200

80 guests

Cooling Castle Barn Wedding Venue

17th Century Barn within Castle Gardens

Kent, Rochester

from £5,450

250 guests

Skipton Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover "The Skipton Hotel", a picturesque canalside wedding venue, where your dream wedding becomes a reality.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

from £1,895

4-250 guests

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Mount Ephraim Gardens Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Kent's breathtaking Mount Ephraim Gardens. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Kent, Faversham

from £15,000

250 guests

Castle Hill Wedding Venue

Escape to Castle Hill, a majestic stately home in Devon, where your wedding dreams can become an unforgettable reality.

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

120 guests

Maenan Abbey Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Welsh elegance at Maenan Abbey Hotel. Discover more.

Flintshire

£POA

Nottinghamshire, Newark

£POA

200 guests

The Waterside Inn

An intimate, private wedding location in Bray-on-Thames

Berkshire, Maidenhead

from £4,000

2-80 guests

Queens Hotel Wedding Venue

Large Seaview Wedding Venue in Cornwall.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

£POA

200 guests

Briar Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Independent hotel with over 30 year's experience in weddings & events

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£POA

120 guests

Flixton House Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day with elegance and charm at Flixton House, the perfect town hall wedding venue in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester

£POA

100 guests

Summer Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Intimate Wedding Venue

Dorset

£POA

70 guests

The Wainstones Hotel Wedding Venue

Yorkshire Dales romance? Discover Wainstones Hotel weddings.

North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough

£POA

150 guests

Fox & Hounds Country Hotel

Devon's Fox & Hounds Country Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Learn more.

Devon, Chulmleigh

from £3,500

250 guests

Wensum Valley Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover Wensum Valley's stunning venue.

Norfolk

£POA

200 guests

Castell Coch

Nestled within Cardiff's historic landscape, Castell Coch offers a majestic backdrop for your unforgettable wedding day.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

The Wild Pheasant Hotel

Escape to the picturesque Wild Pheasant Hotel in Denbighshire for an unforgettable wedding experience amidst stunning surroundings.

Denbighshire

£POA

150 guests

Carreg Bran Hotel

Say "I do" with breathtaking views at Carreg Bran Hotel, Anglesey.

Isle of Anglesey

£POA

120 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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