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Tankersley Manor Hotel
17th Century Manor House with Refurbished Barn situated in the picturesque Peak District and Yorkshire Dales
The Castle Hotel at Taunton
A historic landmark and hotel wedding venue in Taunton
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Hatfield Place
A stunning wedding with a beautiful house, formal gardens and extensive reception orangery
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The Eastern Pavilion
The Eastern Pavilion in Oldham is an event venue offering two suites and exclusive access to a Dubai Theme Garden.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Warren House Wedding Venue
A historic wedding venue nestled in the picturesque countryside of Surrey
Grafton Manor
an exclusive-use Elizabethan manor house offering its own private chapel or the library for civil ceremonies!
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Craig Y Nos Castle
Craig Y Nos Castle is a Gothic hotel venue in the Brecon Beacons, with a Grade I listed theatre.
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Shuttleworth
Exchange vows beneath the grandeur of Shuttleworth, a historic Bedfordshire venue steeped in charm and elegance.
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Wotton House Wedding Venue
An enchanting manor country house wedding venue in Surrey, where dreams of an unforgettable day unfold.
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Yew Tree Farm Weddings
Exchange vows in idyllic Cotswolds countryside at Yew Tree Farm Weddings, a charming barn venue where memories blossom.
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De Vere Tortworth Court Wedding Venue
Cotswold Wedding Venue
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Oakland Park Golf
Oakland Park Golf Club is a wedding venue in Buckinghamshire with large grounds and an experienced in-house events team.
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Everingham Park
Everingham Park is a historic wedding venue in East Yorkshire, offering a private Grade I listed chapel.
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The Mansion House
The Grade II listed Mansion House is one of Liverpool’s most iconic and unique venues to host your special day.
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The Granary Wedding Barn in Boston Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire's Granary Wedding Barn: rustic charm for your perfect day.
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Pierremont Hall
Victorian mansion wedding venue in Kent offering elegant interiors, licensed ceremony rooms and a private courtyard setting.
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Carr Bank Wedding Venue
NEW Nottingham Wedding Venue
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Combe House Hotel Wedding Venue
Exchange vows in the picturesque setting of Somerset Countryside, a stunning destination for an unforgettable wedding celebration.
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Hollands Farm
Countryside wedding venue Hollands Farm Events, Great Milton Oxfordshire, with versatile outdoor, waterside and tented spaces.
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Deer's Leap Retreat
An exclusive-use wedding venue in the South West, offering flexible, DIY celebrations with extensive on-site accommodation.
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Cotswold Lodge Hotel
Hotel venue Cotswold Lodge Hotel Oxford offering licensed ceremonies and courtyard access in central Oxford.
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Best Western Forest Hills Hotel Wedding Venue
Situated amidst beautiful Cheshire countryside and residing on the top of Frodsham Hill
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Falcon Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Nestled amidst the Yorkshire Dales, our boutique hotel is a glamorous, stylish & contemporary wedding venue that offers an unforgettable setting
Shireburn Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover Shireburn Arms Hotel, an idyllic Lancashire wedding venue, for an enchanting countryside affair.
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Mitton Hall
a country house venue in the Ribble Valley, joining 15th-century architecture with contemporary interior design.
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Eaves Hall Wedding Venue
Discover Eaves Hall, an exclusive Georgian country house wedding venue in Lancashire, and create unforgettable memories in its idyllic setting.
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Holmes Mill
Historic textile mill wedding venue in Clitheroe, Lancashire with on-site brewery, bowling alley and boutique accommodation.
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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