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Thistle Hyde Park Wedding Venue

Central London's Thistle Hyde Park: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Hyde Park

£POA

200 guests

The Assembly Room Wedding Venue

Bucks couples: discover The Assembly Room, a unique wedding venue.

Buckinghamshire, Marlow

£POA

120 guests

Oaktree Community Centre Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the heart of North London at Oaktree Community Centre, an established venue offering all modern amenities.

North London, London

£POA

80 guests

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Knightor Winery Wedding Venue

Discover Knightor Winery, an extraordinary wedding venue in Cornwall, where you can create an unforgettable celebration amidst breathtaking vineyards.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£900 - £6,350

2-150 guests

Ocean Kave Wedding Venue

Devon's unique Ocean Kave: say 'I do' with breathtaking coastal views.

Devon, Bideford

£2,500 - £25,550

150 guests

Royal Maritime Hotel

Hampshire couples: discover the Royal Maritime Hotel for your dream wedding.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

200 guests

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

50-200 guests

The Venue Fareham Wedding Venue

Discover The Venue Fareham, where dreams and unforgettable wedding moments become reality

Hampshire, Fareham

£POA

200 guests

Isle of Eriska Hotel

Luxurious 5 star wedding venue on the west coast of Scotland

Argyll and Bute, Oban

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Warwickshire. Explore our beautiful venue.

Warwickshire, Kenilworth

£POA

120 guests

The Coleshill Hotel Wedding Venue

Magical and classic country town hotel

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

120 guests

Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Wedding Venue

Suffolk coast wedding? Say "I do" at Thorpness Hotel & Golf Club.

Suffolk, Aldeburgh

£POA

200 guests

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The Georgian Theatre Royal Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Britain's most beautiful theatre.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

200 guests

The Gleneagles Hotel

Create the wedding of your dreams at The Gleneagles Hotel, a stunning golf club venue where luxury meets exclusivity.

Perth and Kinross, Auchterarder

£POA

200 guests

WILDES INNS

Derbyshire's Wildes Inns: enchanting wedding venues for your perfect day.

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£2,500 - £11,500

300 guests

Palm Beach Wedding Venue

Northamptonshire's Palm Beach: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

£POA

600 guests

Mid Yorkshire Golf Club Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Yorkshire wedding? Discover Mid Yorkshire Golf Club.

West Yorkshire, Pontefract

£POA

200 guests

The Cromwell Arms Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover The Cromwell Arms, a charming venue for your perfect day.

Hampshire, Romsey

£POA

80 guests

Farmhouse & Innlodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Experience the rustic charm and warm hospitality of Farmhouse & Innlodge, where your Hampshire countryside wedding will be a celebration to cherish.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

120 guests

Low Gingerfield Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's Low Gingerfield: a charming, historic place of worship for your perfect wedding.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

120 guests

The Downe Arms Wedding Venue

Yorkshire Dales wedding? The Downe Arms offers charm, character and bespoke celebrations.

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

£3,000 - £6,000

140 guests

Arnos Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Arnos Manor Hotel: Your dream Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

200 guests

St Swithun's Parish Centre Wedding Venue

St Swithun's Parish Centre: Your perfect Hampshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Yateley

£POA

120-200 guests

Bedern Hall Wedding Venue

Exchange vows in an exquisite setting at Bedern Hall, a historic wedding venue in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, York

£2,100 - £6,000

30-60 guests

Markenfield Hall Wedding Venue

Intimate and Exclusive, Moated Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire, Ripon

£POA

35 guests

Twycross Zoo Wedding Venue

Twycross Zoo: an enchanting Warwickshire wedding venue for an unforgettable celebration.

Warwickshire, Atherstone

£3,000 - £10,950

120 guests

The Angel View Hotel Wedding Venue

Tyne and Wear couples: discover Angel View Hotel, a stunning place of worship for your special day.

Tyne and Wear, Gateshead

£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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