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.
Southam, Warwickshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-160 Reception Capacity 15-160
Set in stunning gardens with trees and a landscaped terrace, create a romantic setting perfect for exchanging vows and celebrating with loved ones. A variety of elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces can facilitate weddings from a small and intimate to large lavish celebration.
Tring, Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 6-250 Reception Capacity 250
Pendley Manor is located in the heart of idyllic Hertfordshire countryside, surrounded by 32 acres of natural beauty and is home to a party of peacocks. The historic manor house has 84 newly refurbished bedrooms and 10 exceptional meeting rooms, all with plenty of natural daylight. 35 minutes from London Euston to Tring Station, 30 minutes from Heathrow.
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
The Out Barn is a stunning example of modern design sympathetically combined with an original 17th Century stone built hay barn. Nestled in stunning countryside, The Out Barn is an exclusive-use wedding venue like no other. Family owned and run, our venue sits in 360 acres of a stunning, private estate illustrating our true exclusivity. The Out Barn is unique in both its creation and its delivery.
Chidham, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 120 - 120 Reception Capacity 120
Nestled at the heart of a working family farm, Chidham Barn is a relaxed, blank canvas venue in an idyllic rural setting which boasts uninterrupted views across both the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park.
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100+ Reception Capacity 200+
The quintessential English country estate and ancestral home of the Bagge Baronets, Stradsett Hall is set within thousands of acres of rolling Norfolk countryside, also home to the medieval St. Mary's Stradsett church. One of England’s finest Elizabethan manors, the Hall enjoys formal gated rose gardens, an elegant Victorian Orangery and a Swan Lake.
Farnham, Surrey
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 150 Reception Capacity 85-250
Frensham Hall Weddings come to life in and around a beautiful Edwardian manor house located in the stunning Surrey Hills just an hour outside of London. With a unique versatility within the house and throughout the 100 acre grounds, we will take you on a journey of possibilities to create your perfect day
Hythe, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 150
Here at Lympne Castle we offer you the opportunity to be transported back to a medieval fairytale dream. This beautiful Grade I building, dating back to the 13th century, will provide the most perfect setting for your wedding, civil partnership, retaking marriage vows, private functions or corporate events.
Pensford, Bristol
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-150 Reception Capacity 15-150
Folly Farm is an environmentally sustainable, countryside wedding venue nestled in the heart of a 250 acre ancient woodland nature reserve, offering relaxed, fun and personal weddings with unrivalled flexibility. Owned by Avon Wildlife Trust, all our profits are donated back to the charity, so booking your wedding with us helps with local nature and wildlife conservation in the Bath and Bristol area.
Blandford, Dorset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 250 Reception Capacity 250
Shillingstone House is a beautiful country house set in 30 acres of stunning Dorset countryside. Built in 1879, it is the much loved home of the Salt family and is nestled in a secluded world of its own, making it the perfect place to hold your unique celebration. Exclusively yours for four days, we like to feel that Shillingstone House becomes your home - we hope that you'll love it as much as we do.
Worcester, Worcestershire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-100 Reception Capacity 2-130
Barns & Yard at Hanley Hall is a luxury barn wedding and events venue. The Tudor barn and farm cottages have been artfully restored and renovated to create a unique venue for weddings and festivities. With a blend of historic period features and contemporary design, Barns & Yard sit against the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills and feature a glorious lakeside space steeped in stories.