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.
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 200 Reception Capacity 200
Characterful architecture meets stunning modern furnishings in our luxury hotel near Worcester. Our hotel is a blissful retreat for weddings, conferences and ‘just the two of us’ escapes. A short drive from Kidderminster, and only 17 miles from Birmingham, it’s right on the doorstep of the picture-perfect rolling hills of rural Worcestershire.
Windsor, Berkshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2 - 5000 Reception Capacity 5000
The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, near Windsor, stands out as one of the UK’s top-tier polo clubs and classic events spaces, boasting world-class sporting facilities, including seven pristine polo fields, the UK’s first all-weather polo arena, stabling to accommodate over 200 horses, two tennis courts, a croquet lawn and stunning Clubhouse & Pavilion.
Swansea, Glamorgan
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-200 Reception Capacity 2-200
Oldwalls Gower is an award-winning wedding venue in South Wales, voted best wedding venue in South Wales. Exclusivity comes as standard because at Oldwalls we believe that your wedding day should be all about you and your party. Our wedding team are at your beck and call and you’re given free reign of our stunning wedding location.
Datchet, Berkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 600
In a world where every venue promises character and location, Ditton Manor stands apart. With its captivating combination of hidden history and idyllic gardens, there is a sense of magic about Ditton Park Manor. Surrounded by a centuries old moat, Ditton Manor will instil your wedding day with memories that will last a whole lifetime through.
Twickenham, Middlesex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-60 Reception Capacity 60
Situated within magical woodlands, overlooking the River Thames, Orleans House Gallery offers the peace of the countryside within an urban landscape.
Fressingfield, Suffolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 10-200 Reception Capacity 200
Set in rolling farmland owned by the family for three generations, this gorgeous new dry-hire venue in north Suffolk near the Waveney valley, gives you a blank canvas for your 3-day exclusive use wedding celebration, party or event.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 300 Reception Capacity 500
Osmaston Park is an entirely private Derbyshire wedding venue in the heart of the countryside at the southern tip of the Peak District and available for your exclusive use. If you are looking for a venue where you have the flexibility to have your day, the way you want, then look no further. Be unique and have the food, drink, music and décor you want in a setting to blow your socks off.
Pitcaple, Inverurie
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-160 Reception Capacity 180
Logie Country House Wedding Venue is a multi award winning 1680s Scottish Castle set in a beautiful 120 acre Aberdeenshire estate. The house has 17 bedrooms and sleeps 50. We have an indoor pool, private island, and a trout river across the lawn. We hold two day mid week and three day weekend weddings, so the house is exclusively for the wedding party and their guests.
Waltham Forest, North London
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60 Reception Capacity 300
As a 211 hectare nature reserve with an abundance of birdlife and 10 beautiful reservoirs, Walthamstow Wetlands offers a magical setting for weddings and civil ceremonies with stunning views of the city's skyline. Situated onsite, the Engine House, a locally-listed building, includes a range of flexible spaces combining modern amenities with original architectural features.
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 85 Reception Capacity 200
Fison Barn is a stunning and beautifully maintained nineteenth century barn set within 1200 acres of stunning countryside and now licensed for wedding ceremonies. The original oak beams have been lovingly restored and local Western Red Cedar has been used on the exterior cladding. Fison Barn offers a picturesque ‘blank canvas’ providing the flexibility to create the wedding of your dreams.