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Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Sussex East
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The Cavendish Hotel

Large Hotel Wedding Venue in Eastbourne, Sussex.

East Sussex, Eastbourne

from £2,999

200 guests

Venues-Receptions in Oxfordshire
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Barton House

Intimate exclusive-hire Georgian country house wedding venue Barton House in East Lockinge, Oxfordshire with bespoke chef-designed menus.

Oxfordshire, Wantage

£POA

120 guests

Newton Park Barn Venues in Bedfordshire
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Newton Park Barn

Bedfordshire's Newton Park Barn: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

120 guests

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Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre Venues in Merseyside
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre

Plan a magnificent wedding reception in Liverpool

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

50-240 guests

Cinderford Register Office Ceremony Room
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Forest Of Dean Register Office

Forest Of Dean Register Office offers a charming setting for your special day, nestled in the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside.

Gloucestershire

£ - ££

2-40 guests

The Royal Hotel Venues in Argyll and Bute
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The Royal Hotel Oban

Planning your Argyll wedding? Discover The Royal Hotel's enchanting spaces.

Argyll and Bute, Oban

£4,200 - £5,700

50-150 guests

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Kassam Stadium  Wedding Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Kassam Stadium

Oxfordshire events and weddings venue The Kassam Stadium offering adaptable spaces and coordinated staging and décor.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£POA

400 guests

The Queens Hotel Venues in Hampshire
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The Queens Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at The Queens Hotel, a historic and charming wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

40-150 guests

The Manor House Golf Club
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The Manor House Golf Club

Escape to the exquisite Manor House Golf Club, where you can create your dream wedding in the heart of Wiltshire's captivating countryside.

Wiltshire, Bath

£5,999 - £6,999

60-120 guests

Ceremony
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Barton Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Exchange vows in a charming setting at Barton Manor Hotel. A Stunning grounds and luxurious accommodation ensure an unforgettable wedding experience.

Lancashire, Preston

from £4,000

300 guests

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Metropole Hotel & Spa

Planning your dream Powys wedding? Discover the Metropole Hotel & Spa.

Powys, Llandrindod Wells

£ - ££

200 guests

Kilworth House Hotel
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Kilworth House Hotel Wedding Venue

Kilworth House - For a wedding with a sense of occasion

Leicestershire, Leicester

from £5,000

150 guests

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The Guildhall, Bath

The Guildhall: Bristol & Somerset's iconic wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

Gorcott Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Warwickshire
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Gorcott Hall Wedding Venue

Warwickshire weddings: Discover Gorcott Hall's historic charm.

Warwickshire, Redditch

from £1,995

120 guests

Phyllis Court , Venues in Oxfordshire
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Phyllis Court

Riverside wedding venue Phyllis Court Club in Henley-on-Thames with historic manor architecture and river views.

Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames

£POA

300 guests

The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club, Venues in Nottinghamshire
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The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club

Create magical memories at The Nottinghamshire, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of the English countryside.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

200 guests

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The George Hotel Wallingford

Historic coaching inn wedding venue, The George Hotel Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with walled garden receptions

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

from £60

120 guests

Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court Venues in Oxfordshire
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Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court

Civil ceremony coordination by Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court, intimate historic manor setting in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire

£POA

4-80 guests

Barton Hall Hotel Venues in Northamptonshire
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Barton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Barton Hall Hotel: Northamptonshire's dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

£7,000 - £20,000

60-200 guests

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Beale Park

Say 'I do' surrounded by Beale Park's natural beauty. Discover more.

Berkshire, Reading

£POA

50-400 guests

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The Copthorne Hotel Slough

Create unforgettable memories at The Copthorne Hotel Slough, an idyllic setting for your wedding celebration.

Berkshire, Slough

£POA

200 guests

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Tipsis at Mapledurham

Celebrate your idyllic wedding in the enchanting surroundings of Tipis at Mapledurham.

Berkshire, Reading

£POA

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Berkshire, Reading

£POA

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Whitstable Castle & Gardens

Whitstable Castle offers a charming & historic setting for weddings, featuring beautiful gardens and stunning coastal views.

Kent, Whitstable

from £1,900

80 guests

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Windsor & Maidenhead Registrars

Berkshire's Town Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.

Berkshire, Maidenhead

£POA

50 guests

Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club Venues in Hampshire
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Sandford Springs Hotel Wedding Venue

Hotel, Golf, Weddings & Meetings between Newbury & Basingstoke

Hampshire, Tadley

from £4,999

50-200 guests

City Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Cardiff
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City Hall Wales

Currently Closed for Refurbishment - ReOpens October 2025

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

500 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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