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Ramsdale Park Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Discover Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, an enchanting wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, where your special day will be elegantly unforgettable.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

140 guests

Ampfield Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Ampfield Golf and Country Club. Discover more.

Hampshire, Romsey

from £3,500

30-200 guests

Southampton City Art Gallery Wedding Venue

A truly unique Wedding venue

Hampshire, Southampton

from £400

475 guests

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Bembridge Sailing Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning Solent views at Bembridge Sailing Club.

Isle of Wight

£POA

120 guests

Bursledon Village Hall Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover Bursledon Village Hall, your perfect wedding venue.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

Friars Carse Country House

Friars Carse Country House Hotel, Classically Enchanting

Dumfries and Galloway

from £6,000

2-140 guests

Cobden Hotel Wedding Venue

Cobden Hotel: Your dream West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands

£POA

200 guests

Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre

Planning a Manchester wedding? Discover the Park Inn by Radisson City Centre.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

120 guests

Tunnels Beaches Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with sand between your toes at Tunnels Beaches, Devon.

Devon

£POA

160 guests

The Park Tower Knightsbridge Wedding Venue

Luxury London wedding venue in Knightsbridge? Discover The Park Tower.

Central London

£POA

80-120 guests

Dibden Golf Centre Wedding Venue

The perfect backdrop for your wedding...

Hampshire, Southampton

from £2,000

50-200 guests

The Enchanted Manor Wedding Venue

Enchanted Manor - Magical wedding venue

Isle of Wight

from £8,888

60 guests

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Lakeside Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Isle of Wight's Lakeside Park Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Isle of Wight

£POA

200 guests

The Hampshire Golf Club Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover The Hampshire Golf Club, your dream wedding venue.

Hampshire

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Winchester Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Holiday Inn Winchester. Discover our enchanting Hampshire wedding venue.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

200 guests

The Sussex Barn

Sussex couples: discover The Sussex Barn, a charming rural wedding venue.

East Sussex

£POA

120 guests

Sezincote Wedding Venue

For a majestic wedding nestled amidst rolling Gloucestershire countryside, discover Sezincote's exquisite gardens and opulent interiors.

Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh

from £8,500

240 guests

Beaufort Polo Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Beaufort Polo Club. Discover our unique Gloucestershire wedding venue.

Gloucestershire

£POA

The Bull Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Cotswolds wedding? Discover The Bull Hotel, Fairford, a unique licensed venue.

Gloucestershire

£POA

Devizes Venues Wedding Venue

History and grandeur combine ...

Wiltshire, Devizes

£POA

60-350 guests

Millbrook Estate Weddings

Elopement Weddings in North Devon

Devon

from £999

West Malling Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at West Malling Golf Club. Discover our stunning Kent venue.

Kent, Maidstone

£POA

50-80 guests

1 Lombard Street Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable wedding memories at 1 Lombard Street, an iconic London venue with stunning views and exceptional service.

Central London, London

from £8,000

80-200 guests

Christchurch Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning harbour views at Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa.

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

Groundlings Theatre Wedding Venue

Hampshire's unique Groundlings Theatre: say 'I do' in theatrical splendour.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

120 guests

Mercure Tunbridge Wells Wedding Venue

Unforgettable wedding memories await at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, an enchanting hotel venue in Kent's picturesque countryside.

Kent

from £1,000

150 guests

Kent Life Barn Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by history. Explore Kent Life for a unique wedding.

Kent, Maidstone

£POA

50-200 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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