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The Slaughters Country Inn Venues in Gloucestershire
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The Slaughters Country Inn Wedding Venue

Enchanting Cotswolds weddings await at The Slaughters Country Inn.

Gloucestershire

from £8,545

30-99 guests

Harrow Leisure Centre Venues in West London
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Harrow Leisure Centre

Harrow Leisure Centre: Stunning west London venue for your special day.

West London

£ - ££

1800 guests

Venues-Receptions in Buckinghamshire
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Holiday Inn Aylesbury

Celebrate your love in style at Holiday Inn Aylesbury, a picturesque wedding venue with affordable packages and options

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £3,000

100 guests

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Aubrey Park Hotel Venues in Hertfordshire
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Aubrey Park Hotel

Welcome to Aubrey Park Hotel, the perfect Hertfordshire venue for your unforgettable wedding celebration.

Hertfordshire, St Albans

from £1,500

10-200 guests

Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Dorset
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Large Hotel Wedding Venue

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

50-200 guests

St James School Wedding Venue Venues in Surrey
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St James School Wedding Venue

Surrey's St James School: a charming venue for your perfect day.

Surrey, Ashford

££ - £££

75-210 guests

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The Cricketers Arms

Essex couples: discover unique weddings at The Cricketers Arms.

Essex, Saffron Walden

£POA

200 guests

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The Saracens Head Hotel

Historic hotel venue The Saracens Head in Great Dunmow Essex with tailored wedding packages and versatile reception spaces.

Essex, Dunmow

£POA

120 guests

Pelham House Venues in Sussex - East
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Pelham House

A captivating townhouse wedding venue nestled in the heart of Lewes

East Sussex, Lewes

£POA

15-150 guests

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The Kensington Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story at The Kensington Hotel, East London, where grandeur meets modern elegance for an unforgettable wedding day.

East London, South Kensington

£POA

Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa Venues in Hampshire
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Macdonald Botley Park Hotel Wedding Venue

An elegant wedding venue with charming gardens and suites. Packages available for intimate to large celebrations!

Hampshire

from £3,995

10-280 guests

Chart Room Ceremony
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The NICI New Forest

Tie the knot at The NICI New Forest, Hampshire's grandest wedding venue.

Hampshire, Lymington

from £5,500

50-150 guests

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Portsmouth Guildhall, Venues in Hampshire
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Portsmouth Guildhall Wedding Venue

Guildhall wedding venue in Hampshire

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£POA

200 guests

The Manor Barn

The Manor Barn, an enchanting barn wedding venue in Cambridgeshire, invites you to discover a world of rustic elegance and unforgettable moments.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£15,000 - £30,000

80-200 guests

Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa, Venues in Warwickshire
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Brandon Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the grandeur of Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa, a stunning Warwickshire wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque parkland.

Warwickshire, Coventry

£3,000 - £12,800

180 guests

Queens Hotel Cheltenham – MGallery, Venues in Gloucestershire
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Queens Hotel Cheltenham

provides a memorable wedding experience, with beautiful rooms, exceptional cuisine, and a devoted team dedicated to perfecting

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £8,100

120 guests

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Yorebridge House

Yorebridge House, a breathtaking wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, provides an unforgettable backdrop for your

North Yorkshire, Leyburn

£5,000 - £15,000

120 guests

Kegworth Hotel Venues in Leicestershire
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Kegworth Hotel Wedding Venue

Large Hotel Wedding Venue

Leicestershire, Kegworth

from £2,500

20-250 guests

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Pavilion Theatre Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" at the iconic Pavilion Theatre.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

120-200 guests

Channel Function Room-Ceremony Room
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Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone Wedding Venue

Looking for that perfect Wedding beside the Seaside, The Grand Burtin Hotel has Pride of Place overlooking the idyllic Fishing Harbour

Kent, Folkestone

from £1,699

50-500 guests

Frinton Lawn Tennis Club, Venues in Essex
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Frinton Lawn Tennis Club

Frinton Lawn Tennis Club offers a unique and charming setting for your special day, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Essex

£POA

200 guests

The Conservatory Luton Hoo Walled Garden Venues in Bedfordshire
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The Conservatory Luton Hoo Walled Garden

The Conservatory at the Luton Hoo Walled Garden: an exclusive marquee venue for events in a private, historic garden.

Bedfordshire, Luton

from £5,000

80-400 guests

The Bower at HYLL Hotel
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Hyll Hotel

A boutique Cotswolds hotel offering bespoke wedding packages, beautiful stays and seasonal dining.

Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden

from £40,000

120 guests

The Three Swans Hotel Venues in Leicestershire
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The Three Swans Hotel Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Three Swans Hotel: Create your perfect wedding day in our picturesque venue.

Leicestershire, Market Harborough

£POA

120-200 guests

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Dukinfield Town Hall

Dukinfield Town Hall is a Tameside venue offering Victorian and contemporary spaces for events of up to 350 guests.

Greater Manchester, Tameside

£POA

Liam
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Altrincham Town Hall Wedding Venue

Altrincham Town Hall: a piece of History on your Wedding Day.

Cheshire, Altrincham

from £500

4-60 guests

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Watts Gallery Wedding Venue

Explore the magical setting of Watts Gallery, an enchanting art gallery and museum wedding venue in Surrey.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

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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