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Lynnhurst Hotel

Lynnhurst Hotel: Renfrewshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Renfrewshire

£POA

200 guests

Merrist Wood Golf Club Wedding Venue

Merrist Wood weddings: Stunning venue, bespoke packages.

Surrey, Guildford

from £2,000

200 guests

Pryors Hayes Golf Club Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Say "I do" in Pryors Hayes' stunning setting. Discover more.

Cheshire

£POA

80-200 guests

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The Moat House Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's The Moat House: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Stafford

£POA

200 guests

Moness Resort

Moness Resort: Picturesque Perthshire setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Perth and Kinross

£POA

200-200 guests

Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh

Planning your Midlothian wedding? Discover Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

200 guests

Highdown Vineyard Barn Wedding Venue

Say "I do" amongst the vines at Highdown Vineyard, Sussex.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

200 guests

The Caves Edinburgh

"Celebrate your love in the enchanting underground depths of The Caves Edinburgh, Scotland's most unique wedding venue."

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

50-450 guests

Central Hall Westminster Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? Say "I do" at the iconic Central Hall Westminster. Learn more.

Central London, London

£POA

Ealing Golf Club Wedding Venue

Wedding venue for you special day

West London, Greenford

£POA

The Royal Thames Yacht Club Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the heart of London at the iconic Royal Thames Yacht Club. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

Tereza Joanne Wedding Venue

A unique floating wedding venue in East London, with breathtaking views adjacent to city airport and only five minutes from the Excel centre.

East London, London

£POA

120 guests

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Loose Cannon Wedding Venue

London's Loose Cannon: a unique central venue for unforgettable weddings. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

Shoreditch Town Hall Wedding Venue

Exchange vows in the vibrant heart of London at Shoreditch Town Hall, a stunning historic venue for your perfect wedding day.

Central London, London

£POA

The Crypt at Bleeding Heart Wedding Venue

Enchanting London crypt weddings: discover The Crypt at Bleeding Heart.

Central London

£POA

200 guests

Fishlake Mill Wedding Venue

Unique wedding venue

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

£POA

200 guests

Beverley Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Beverley Racecourse, a unique East Yorkshire wedding venue.

East Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

Whittlebury Park Wedding Venue

Whittlebury Park: Say 'I do' in Northamptonshire's stunning stately home setting.

Northamptonshire, Towcester

from £7,756

200 guests

Beggars Reach Hotel

Boutique weddings with breathtaking coastal views!

Pembrokeshire

£POA

200 guests

Gisborough Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire, Guisborough

£POA

120-200 guests

Heskin Hall Wedding Venue

Escape to the opulent Heskin Hall for an unforgettable wedding amidst idyllic Lancashire countryside.

Lancashire

from £2,000

120-200 guests

Sandburn Hall Wedding Venue

Experience an enchanting wedding day amidst the grandeur of Sandburn Hall, North Yorkshire's premier wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

200 guests

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower Wedding Venue

A unique 18th century venue with magnificent vaulted ceiling and beautiful Georgian wood floors

Hampshire, Gosport

£POA

150 guests

Mill Green Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hertfordshire's idyllic Mill Green Golf Club. Discover more.

Hertfordshire

from £6,000

40-180 guests

Symphony Rooms Wedding Venue

Create lifelong memories in our elegant Symphony Rooms, the perfect setting for unforgettable weddings in the heart of Leicestershire.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

50-200 guests

Marwell Hotel Wedding Venue

Hampshire's Marwell Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

80-120 guests

Crowne Plaza London Kingston Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Crowne Plaza Kingston, your dream Surrey wedding venue.

Surrey, Surbiton

£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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