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.
Penshurst, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 160 Reception Capacity 200
Penshurst Place is a historic countryside manor house set within an array of formal gardens in the beautiful Weald of Kent countryside, featuring a collection of stunning interior and exterior ceremony and reception rooms.
Bessingham, Norfolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200+
Situated in the glorious North Norfolk countryside, Bessingham Manor is an award-winning Victorian Manor House set in five acres of private grounds. The manor has been faithfully restored to create the elegant surroundings of a bygone era and it will be exclusively yours, for your bespoke wedding.
Avington, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 120
The Barn at Avington is a blank canvas industrial barn venue, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Offering a riverside ceremony location, 5* holiday cottages and camping available for your wedding guests, we encourage wedding weekends and give you plenty of time for a relaxed set up. Perfect for festival weddings!
Wingham, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-120 Reception Capacity 15-120
Wilderness is for the free spirited and creative; for the Earths’ wild at heart lovers. This idyllic woodland venue, is hidden away on an enchanting farm in Kent, unspoilt and far from the crowds. Gather your friends and family for an unconventional day in complete privacy, surrounded by woods and water meadows, lakes and fragrant wild flowers. This is the perfect escape into a magical, world of nature.
Frome, Somerset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60 - 250 Reception Capacity 400
Experience the charm of Elmhay Park, a hidden gem of a wedding venue nestled within a Victorian walled garden in Somerset's beautiful countryside. With a stunning Orangery, picturesque Italian Garden, and on-site accommodation, it's the perfect venue for your dream wedding. Enjoy our exclusive Three-Day Wedding Experience at Elmhay Park, starting from only £6,268
Sudbury, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250
Smeetham Hall Barn is a typically English,16th Century building that has been lovingly converted and tastefully decorated to create the most romantic wedding venue in Essex. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, our venue and grounds will offer any happy couple a stunning location to begin married life.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 160
Llyn Gwynant Barns are set within a breathtaking natural location in the most beautiful valley in Snowdonia. The barns are surrounded by charming private fields that can be used for camping with stunning lake views over Llyn Gwynant. The glorious setting provides the most stunning backdrop for your big day and all important photographs.
Strachan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2 - 80 Reception Capacity 140
Glen Dye is a remarkable, vast and private estate on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park in Kincardineshire, Scotland. From intimate elopements to large-scale celebrations, each wedding at Glen Dye is unique, but always rooted in the landscape, woodsmoke and comfort of the glen.
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 175 Reception Capacity 200
At The Bridge, we pride ourselves on offering one of Yorkshire’s most charming venues, renowned for its atmosphere, fine food, wine, and exceptional service. With our experience and attention to detail, you can relax knowing your wedding day will be everything you’ve imagined and more.
Minster, Ramsgate , Kent
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 30 - 150 Reception Capacity 200
Weddings & Celebrations at Chapel House Estate A Venue for Every Celebration Chapel House Estate offers an exquisite setting for both intimate outdoor weddings and larger, party-filled celebrations. Whether you’re planning a private gathering or a grand affair, our stunning estate provides the perfect backdrop.