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Marquee Enford Hall
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Enford Hall Wedding Barn

The Hall and secluded 5 acre site is perfect for marquees with wonderful views across the Avon Valley towards Salisbury Plain.

Wiltshire

£900 - £1,500

30-300 guests

Merriscourt Venues in Oxfordshire
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Merriscourt

Celebrate your big day at Merriscourt, Oxfordshire. With rustic barns & stunning Cotswold views, it's the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

££ - £££

50-200 guests

Easton Grange, Venues-Receptions in Suffolk
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Easton Grange Barn Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Easton Grange: Your dream wedding awaits. Discover more.

Suffolk, Woodbridge

£7,000 - £25,000

50-250 guests

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The Castlefield Rooms Wedding Venue

We specialise in creating your dream wedding day

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

250 guests

Albert's Worsley Wedding Venue Venues in Greater Manchester
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Albert's Worsley Wedding Venue

Tailor made and designed especially for you

Greater Manchester

from £3,500

15-200 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel & Spa
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Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by splendour at Cadbury House. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

30-400 guests

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Headland Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Get ready to fall in love all over again.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

from £5,200

2-100 guests

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

10-70 guests

The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Venues in Devon
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning seaside views at the Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Devon.

Devon, Woolacombe

£POA

50-200 guests

Gretna Green Weddings
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Smiths Hotel at Gretna Green

Tie the knot in a historic setting at Smiths Hotel, Gretna Green – renowned for its captivating wedding venues and exceptional hospitality.

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

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The Old Toll Bar

Planning a romantic elopement to Scotland? Discover the historic charm of The Old Toll Bar.

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

Ewell Court House
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Ewell Court House Wedding Venue

Surrey's hidden gem, Ewell Court House: historic charm for your perfect day.

Surrey, Epsom

from £4,000

40-130 guests

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Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, unique wedding venues in Yorkshire
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Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Wedding Venue

For a beautiful wedding in West Yorkshire, consider Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel.

West Yorkshire

from £2,020

10-250 guests

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, Venues in Sussex East
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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

Plan your seaside dream wedding at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, with stunning views and bespoke packages to craft lifelong memories.

East Sussex, Brighton

from £5,240

10-100 guests

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel Venues in Cheshire
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Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel Wedding Venue

Large Barn with courtyard facillities

Cheshire, Chester

from £500

2-200 guests

The Kings Ballroom - The Grand Hotel
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The Grand Hotel Leicester

Plan your dream wedding at The Grand Hotel Leicester, Leicestershire's premier venue for unforgettable celebrations.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

300 guests

Mercure Norwich Hotel, Venues in Norfolk
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Mercure Norwich Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your dream wedding at Mercure Norwich Hotel. In the heart of Norfolk, we offer bespoke packages and elegant surroundings for an memorable wedding

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

Mercure Swansea Hotel Venues in Swansea
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Mercure Swansea Hotel

Say "I do" at Mercure Swansea Hotel, the perfect venue for your wedding day in the heart of Swansea.

Swansea

from £1,895

20-120 guests

Millbridge Court, Venues in Surrey
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Millbridge Court Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Venue in the Surrey Countryside

Surrey, Farnham

£POA

60-200 guests

Crear Weddings Venues in Argyll and Bute
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Crear Weddings

Plan your dream Highland wedding at Crear Weddings, a stunning venue nestled in the picturesque Isle of Bute.

Argyll and Bute, Argyll

£POA

120 guests

Thorpeness Country Club, Venues in Suffolk
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Thorpeness Country Club

A coastal weding venue with views like no other, available for wedding ceremonies and receptions

Suffolk, Thorpeness

£££ - ££££

50-200 guests

St Hugh's College Conference Facilities, Venues in Oxfordshire
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St Hugh's College

Wedding reception venue St Hugh’s College, Oxford, with garden-access halls and terrace for drinks.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£POA

200 guests

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Weymouth Pavilion

Located next to Weymouth beach - offering stunning views - our pavilion is licensed for ceremonies!

Dorset, Weymouth

££ - £££

2-200 guests

Wedding Ceremony at Carden Park
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Carden Park Hotel Wedding Venue

A large Cheshire wedding venue with a beautiful countryside setting in Chester

Cheshire, Chester

from £9,200

60-300 guests

Thonock Park
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Thonock Park

For an unforgettable wedding in Lincolnshire's serene countryside, choose Thonock Park, where memories are treasured forever.

Lincolnshire, Gainsborough

£POA

200 guests

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Royal Oak Hotel

Royal Oak Hotel, Powys: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Powys, Welshpool

£POA

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Celebrate your special day in grand style at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, a majestic wedding venue in the heart of Berkshire.

Berkshire, Windsor

£40 - £95

25-100 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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