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.
Wincanton, Somerset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-150+ Reception Capacity 15-250+
Set in the heart of the south-west, Holbrook Manor is renowned for its romantic atmosphere. The woodlands and gardens give an enchanting feel, striking a balance between unique and gorgeous. Such a wonderful location for a wedding day you and your guests will always remember.
Staining, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50-150 Reception Capacity 150
The Glass House is a beautiful venue in Lancashire, nestled in the picturesque rolling landscape of the Fylde countryside. Blending modern elegance with romance this unique venue can be transformed into your theme but also looks beautiful with minimal styling. Twinkling fairy lights, glittering crystal chandeliers, crisp modern lines, wooden beams, endless countryside views.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 120 Reception Capacity 150
Located just 5 miles from Shrewsbury and immersed in the beauty of Shropshire's countryside, Moat Hall Barns is a sympathetically restored grade II listed historic farm complex. Set in its own private courtyard and surrounded by a patchwork of grazing pasture, you and your guests will experience a truly magical setting that is exclusively yours for 3 days.
Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 120 Reception Capacity 20-120
Where it all began: our children wanted to get married on our family farm. Although we all had our own ideas, we came together as a family and planned the ideal venue. So, we created something charming and rustic that we thought everyone would love, and The Barn at Dinthill became a rural haven for beautiful and bespoke celebrations.
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 1 - 400 Reception Capacity 1-400
The Venue encapsulates the phrase ‘rustic charm’ with its renovated events space, giving a nod to its original mill heritage. Stripped wooden floors, high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and wrought iron pillars make it the perfect setting for an industrial-chic wedding.
Bath, Somerset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 - 200 Reception Capacity 150
A unique, heritage wedding venue with spectacular gardens and views, just 10 minutes from the centre of Bath.
Northwich , Cheshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 125 Reception Capacity 2 - 200
An award-winning wedding venue that is a completely unique experience … you could say a breath of fresh air! Have your ceremony nestled in a private 15-acre woodland within an enchanting, thatched shelter. Entertain guests with a package full of fun activities from archery to falconry! Then party the night away in their barn or sit back and relax next to our firepits...
Barnard Castle, Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 90 Reception Capacity 20 - 90
Nestled amid the picturesque countryside, and set in 72 acres of idyllic parkland, Lartington Hall is a statement of captivating beauty and romance that seems to be plucked straight from a fairy tale.
North Tawton, Devon
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 40 - 120 Reception Capacity up to 200
The Ashridge Great Barn is a rustic barn venue with stunning outdoor spaces including established gardens and mature woodland. Three day hire for unique weddings with your personal touches, the Ashridge Great Barn team provide planning support and on the day coordination as standard. On site accommodation included, camping and glamping packages available.
Kingsbridge, Devon
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 170 Reception Capacity 170
We are a wedding venue on a beautiful farm by the sea. With exclusive use of the whole place for the weekend, you can stay in the big and luxurious farmhouse, have welcome drinks in the south facing garden and party the night away in The Grain Store.