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The Amadeus Wedding Venue

An elegant, characterful dry-hire reception venue you can personalise.

West London, London

£POA

180 guests

Preston Masonic Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Lancashire wedding? Discover Preston Masonic Hall's unique charm.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

The Maidenhead Steam Navigation Co.Ltd. Wedding Venue

Thameside "I do's". Unique weddings at historic Maidenhead Steam Navigation.

Buckinghamshire

£POA

200 guests

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Kew Gardens Wedding Venue

From enchanting gardens to iconic buildings, our venues are designed to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

West London, Richmond

from £2,500

1-200 guests

The Commodore Hotel Wedding Venue

Dream Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover The Commodore Hotel, a unique venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Weston-super-Mare

£POA

120-200 guests

The Lyric Rooms Wedding Venue

Discover The Lyric Rooms, an exquisite wedding venue. Celebrate your special day in an unforgettable setting that will leave a lasting impression.

Leicestershire

£POA

50 guests

Exton Park Wedding Venue

Exton Park: Rutland's romantic wedding venue. Discover your perfect church ceremony.

Rutland, Oakham

£POA

200 guests

Regents Conference Centre Wedding Venue

Planning a London wedding? Discover the elegant Regents Conference Centre.

West London

£POA

50-500 guests

The Cresset Wedding Venue

Planning a Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover The Cresset's unique charm.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£POA

200 guests

Surrey

from £99

200 guests

Watermen's Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the historic charm of Watermen's Hall.

Central London

£POA

Hellidon Lakes Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Northamptonshire wedding? Discover Hellidon Lakes.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £6,000

50-160 guests

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La Royale Banqueting Suites Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in the grandeur of La Royale Banqueting Suites in North London – a wedding venue fit for royalty.

North London, London

£POA

Rowheath Pavilion Wedding Venue

A picturesque grade 2 listed ballroom with original 1920's features perfect for ceremonies and receptions

West Midlands

£POA

50-200 guests

Clandeboye Courtyard

Clandeboye Courtyard: Exquisite County Down setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

County Down

£POA

60-200 guests

Chepstow Racing

Say "I do" at Chepstow Racecourse. Find out more about our unique Monmouthshire wedding venue.

Monmouthshire

£POA

200 guests

Exeter Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Exeter Racecourse, a unique Devon venue for your special day.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

120-200 guests

Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse

Ayr Racecourse weddings: Say 'I do' in style.

Ayrshire South

£POA

Crowne Plaza London Docklands Wedding Venue

East London hotel wedding venue.

East London

£POA

Hilton Leicester Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Leicester. Discover our stunning wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

200 guests

Carlisle Racecourse Wedding Venue

Carlisle Racecourse: Say 'I do' in style at Cumbria's unique wedding venue.

Cumbria, Carlisle

£POA

200 guests

Deighton Lodge Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting surroundings of Deighton Lodge, a stunning North Yorkshire wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

Hotel Vara in Cornwall

For an intimate and unforgettable wedding in Cornwall, Hotel Vara provides exquisite spaces and personalised service, creating cherished memories.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

from £8,375

10-60 guests

The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold Wedding Venue

Stunning wedding venue steeped in character

Surrey

£POA

100-150 guests

Bourne Hall Wedding Venue

Bourne Hall: A picturesque Surrey setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Surrey

£POA

200 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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