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Greyfriars House Wedding Venue

Surrey's Greyfriars House: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

80 guests

The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court

Riverside wedding venue in Surrey.

Surrey, East Molesey

from £8,500

100 guests

St.James Hotel and Club Wedding Venue

Planning a luxurious London wedding? Discover St. James's Hotel and Club.

Central London, London

£POA

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Hoebridge Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Hoebridge Golf Centre. Discover more.

Surrey, Woking

£POA

50-200 guests

Horton Park Golf & Country Club

Say 'I do' in style at Horton Park, Surrey's stunning golf and country club.

Surrey, Epsom

£POA

120 guests

Kew Community Centre Wedding Venue

Planning your West London wedding? Discover Kew Community Centre's unique charm.

West London, Richmond

£POA

Eastnor Castle Wedding Venue

Georgian Castle Wedding Venue

Herefordshire, Ledbury

£POA

80-150 guests

Owlpen Manor Estate Wedding Venue

Stunning Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire, Dursley

£POA

200 guests

The Inn on the Wye Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Herefordshire beauty at The Inn on the Wye. Discover more.

Herefordshire

£POA

120 guests

Leicestershire, Hinckley

£POA

200 guests

The Lismoyne Hotel Wedding Venue

For a Hampshire wedding boasting elegance, charm and bespoke service, choose The Lismoyne Hotel.

Hampshire, Fleet

from £3,060

2-160 guests

Glossop and District Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by stunning Derbyshire views at Glossop and District Golf Club.

Derbyshire, Glossop

£POA

120 guests

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Century Club Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the Century Club's unique charm.

Central London, London

£POA

120 guests

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

from £4,000

20-320 guests

Rowton Castle Wedding Venue

Shropshire's Rowton Castle: Your fairytale wedding awaits. Discover more.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

from £995

150 guests

Apollo Hotel Basingstoke Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in style at Apollo Hotel Basingstoke, a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

£POA

200 guests

Bartons Mill Wedding Venue

Rustic Pub Wedding Venue

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £6,000

20-130 guests

Barrington Hall Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire's Barrington Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Cambridgeshire

£POA

60-200 guests

The Spa Bridlington

Planning a Yorkshire wedding? Discover The Spa Bridlington, a stunning venue for your special day.

East Yorkshire, Bridlington

from £4,500

750 guests

Hilton Manchester Deansgate Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the iconic Hilton Manchester Deansgate. Learn more.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Cloud23 Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at breathtaking Cloud23, Greater Manchester's iconic wedding venue.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

Crowne Plaza Basingstoke Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Crowne Plaza Basingstoke. Discover our Hampshire wedding venue.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £1,770

15-175 guests

Weybrook Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Plan your dream wedding at Weybrook Park Golf Club in Hampshire and discover a venue as stunning and unique as your love story!

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £500

120 guests

Winchester Cathedral Wedding Venue

Offering a Brand New Reception Venue, in the Heart of Winchester

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

50-150 guests

Glanusk Estate

Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking beauty at Glanusk Estate. Discover more.

Lavenham Village Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Suffolk wedding? Discover the charm of Lavenham Village Hall.

Suffolk

from £700

250 guests

Stratford Town Hall Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Stratford Town Hall's elegant splendour. Discover more.

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

£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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