What to look for
Wedding venues range from country houses and barns through to hotels, registry offices, micro-wedding spaces, and outdoor / marquee venues. The category is highly seasonal with peak demand May-September. Licence type (civil ceremony, registered place of worship, marquee on grounds) determines what ceremony can take place where.
- Civil ceremony licence (where applicable) confirmed
- Capacity for ceremony, wedding breakfast, evening reception stated
- Catering: in-house, recommended suppliers, or BYO
- Wet-weather plan for outdoor venues
- Realistic minimum spend, deposit, and final-balance schedule
- Sample wedding portfolio with recent dates
Typical pricing: £3,500-£8,000 dry hire, £8,000-£25,000 mid-range with catering, £25,000-£80,000+ premium (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: Civil ceremony licence (Local Authority), Premises Licence under Licensing Act 2003