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.
Enfield, Middlesex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-150 Reception Capacity 0
Capel Manor Gardens is where the City of London meets the countryside. Nestled in Enfield, North London, Capel Manor is set amongst 30 acres of picturesque gardens. Boasting a rich history that dates back to the 13th century, the estate is home to 60 colourful gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony and photographs.
Cilgerran, Cardigan
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 160 Reception Capacity 160
fforest Farm is an intimate wedding venue set in 200 acres of unspoilt beauty in West Wales, wrapped in woods, wildlife, and wonder. The perfect setting for a relaxed and informal, two-day celebration.
Arlescote, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 180
Nestled in rural Oxfordshire, just 60 minutes from London, Primrose Hill Farm combines a contemporary barn conversion and Grade II listed farmhouse, overlooked by only the Great British Countryside and grazing farmyard animals. Couples and their guests enjoy exclusive run of the house and barn for the entire weekend, allowing time to cherish every moment of their special day.
Stratton Audley, nr Bicester, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 130 Reception Capacity 175
Contemporary charm, gorgeous backdrops and perfect service - that's what we're here for. We love nothing more than unique weddings. From woodland ceremonies in Ferne Wood, to chic cocktail hours in the glass-fronted Stables, to modern boho feasts in the Main Barn... and everything in between. We make your wedding dreams come to life.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothian
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 130 Reception Capacity 130
Our aim at Glencorse House is to give you a completely exclusive and personal wedding service far removed from the usual hotel wedding package – our overriding wish being that every aspect of your wedding day is as special and memorable as possible.
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 40-90 Reception Capacity 40-120
Dunwood Hall is a Grade ll listed building, a private, lived-in home not open to the public. Passed down 4 generations, it evokes both the grandeur of a castle and the intimacy of an Italian wine bar that only the locals know about.
Newdigate, Surrey
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 110 Reception Capacity 130
Gildings Barns offer the ultimate romantic wedding venue in a quiet and beautiful rustic setting. The interconnecting traditional oak-framed barns create an enchanting and unique atmosphere and are set in tranquil Surrey countryside just 6 miles south of Dorking, yet surrounded by open fields lined with mature woodland.
Driffield, Yorkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 120 Reception Capacity 150
Your wedding day, your way – Wold View Farm is a an unforgettable place to make your wedding dreams into reality. Our beautifully renovated barns are located in an idyllic rural setting on the Yorkshire Wolds, with plenty of space and privacy for you to enjoy your wedding surrounded by family and friends.
Spalding, Lincolnshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 90 Reception Capacity 2 - 250
Crown Hall Farm is an oasis of calm and seclusion with magnificently landscaped grounds, conveniently situated with good road access. A unique lakeside venue within 3 acres of stunning grounds, ceremony boat house, 20ft bar boat and temperature-controlled luxury marquee and panoramic views. We are a hidden gem located on the outskirts of Spalding, close to Peterborough.
Weston-under-Wetherley, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 230 Reception Capacity 230
Invite your guests to the totally exclusive and unique, privately owned, picturesque ‘Wethele Manor’. Exuding charm and with an abundance of character, the venue provides a tranquil environment, perfect for a successful and special wedding day. Wethele Manor dates back to the 16th Century and is set on a stunning 250 acre estate, overlooking fantastic views of the rolling Warwickshire countryside.