Choosing the perfect outdoor wedding venue is an exciting part of planning your special day, offering a wide array of picturesque settings to suit any couple's vision. A popular option is a lakeside venue, where the tranquil waters create a romantic backdrop. For those who feel a connection with nature, outdoor spaces in a woodland clearing can provide a magical and intimate atmosphere. Surrounded by trees and with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, a woodland wedding can feel like stepping into a fairy tale.
The natural beauty of the forest requires minimal decoration, allowing the lush greenery and rustic charm to speak for itself. Sun-soaked parks are another fantastic option, especially for couples looking for a more casual and open-air setting. Parks often offer expansive lawns, vibrant flower beds, and charming gazebos or pavilions, providing plenty of space for both the ceremony and reception. Alternatively, the garden of a country house offers an elegant and sophisticated option for an outdoor wedding. These venues often feature meticulously landscaped gardens, charming stone paths, and ornate fountains, providing a timeless and romantic setting. The grandeur of the country house serves as a stunning backdrop for wedding photos and adds a touch of historic charm.
Don’t forget that outdoor venues come with the unpredictability of the weather. While a beautiful sunny day is ideal, it's important to have a contingency plan in place for rain. Embracing the elements by taking cover in a stylish tipi or marquee can add an adventurous and cozy feel on your wedding day. Decorate with fairy lights, lanterns, and lush greenery to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that your special day remains magical regardless of the weather.
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 300 Reception Capacity 300
Situated just outside the historic city of Oxford, Kingston Bagpuize House is a stunning Georgian stately home set within lush gardens with its own lake and 10 acres of beautiful parkland. An exclusive-use venue that offers couples both privacy and grandeur as well as photo opportunities galore. Kingston Bagpuize House is a very special venue that will create a magical day for you and your guests.
Hatfield Peverel, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 300
The perfect setting for your special day, Hatfield Place is an exquisite Georgian country house wedding venue located in the heart of Essex. The house sits within 15 acres of mature gardens and includes a nurtured and intricately planted Walled Garden. The perfect setting for your wedding and reception and all exclusively yours.
Otterburn, Northumberland
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 160 Reception Capacity 20-160
Le Petit Château is a 30 bed boutique hotel and truly unique wedding venue. Located in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East UK, this luxury French, country manor is a great example of shabby chic, blended with elegance, nature and beauty, wrapped up in a historical story.
Crieff, Northern Highlands
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2-150 Reception Capacity 2-150
If you are looking for a place to get married that isn't a formal wedding venue, where you can do your own thing - outdoors in the birchwoods and meadows, in the barn or farmstead courtyard. Where there is plenty of simple accommodation included so that everyone can stay and make a house party of it and where you can relax and be yourselves, then Comrie Croft may be the place for you!
Tregynon, Wales
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 100
The Giraffe Shed - The ultimate alternative wedding venue in Wales. We’re a family-owned barn wedding venue on a farm in Tregynon, mid Wales. We’re a bona-fide, one-of-a-kind, straight-up anomaly: a heptagonal palace of joy and confetti and dancing. There’s nowhere like us. You should totally get married here!
Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 0 - 250 Reception Capacity 250
Aswanley, a Victorian barn in the magical grounds of a 17th century fortified house in the Highlands. It’s been a much-loved family home for many generations and it’s a wonderful place for weddings. We have created an unusual wedding venue suitable for both sumptuous wedding receptions, as well as intimate family gatherings.
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 200
The Riding Hall at Thoresby Park is the hidden gem of photogenic wedding venues conveniently located in North Nottinghamshire. The outstanding architecture and flexibility of the incredible space make for the most romantic wedding setting. Our small team of experts will ensure you have the perfect wedding for you.
Barnard Castle, Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 118 Reception Capacity 20 - 118
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover… Runa (RU-NA) – “The Bridging of two worlds”
Stockbridge, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 110 Reception Capacity 300
Nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Test in Hampshire, Houghton Lodge stands as an exceptional wedding venue.
Southampton, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 100 Reception Capacity 150
Whether it's for your wedding reception, ceremony, or both, the team at New Place Southampton strives to ensure your big day is unique. The professional staff works tirelessly to bring your dream visions to life, giving you an event you will never forget. Licensed for civil ceremonies, the house is exclusively yours for the wedding day, with no other weddings taking place.