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.
South Molton, Devon
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 30 - 150 Reception Capacity 30-150
Deer's Leap Retreat Wedding Venue is tucked away on the edge of Exmoor National Park. This idyllic location is perfect for relaxed and rustic weddings. The team has a soft spot for personal & bespoke celebrations and help couples bring their most creative visions to fruition. Our exclusive venue is fully licensed to hold any style of wedding and civil ceremony.
Dover, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15 - 150 Reception Capacity 150
Solton Manor is situated on 9 acres, complete with tranquil wildlife ponds and manicured gardens offering perfect photo opportunities during the day and into the evening for those magical moments. The estate is steeped in history and has a sophisticated Grade II listed manor house, a tastefully converted Wedding Barn and The Dovecote Cottage.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 90 Reception Capacity 120
A beautiful Georgian country house with a modern twist: the ability to privately use eleven acres of stunning grounds, up to 22 uniquely designed bedrooms, and a selection of civil ceremony licensed rooms means that this distinct venue is sure to evoke intimacy, romance and exclusivity on your special day.
Ashford, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 90 Reception Capacity 200
Our idyllic rural setting offers rustic charm and elegance with panoramic views across the countryside providing a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photographs. We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of only ever having one wedding per weekend for exclusive weddings all year round.
Eye, Suffolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 4-280 Reception Capacity 280
Nestled in the heart of the idyllic Suffolk countryside, only 90 minutes from London and at the end of our iconic tree lined Avenue, you will discover The Oaksmere. A stunningly renovated Grade II Listed Manor House, perfect for intimate celebrations. Our beautifully appointed marquee set within 17 acres of parkland and woods.
Cheadle , Cheshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-72 Reception Capacity 120
You will find us surrounded by a magical 120 acers of lush green lawn, mature woodland and waterways, as our treelined drive welcomes you into your very own little world, here at Oddfellows On The Park. From the outside, Oddfellows is an iconic period building, rich with history, whilst the interior is full of stylish, modern décor throughout, complimented by stunning authentic
Sible Hedingham, Essex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 50 - 120 Reception Capacity 120
Set in a meadow beside a beautiful lake and surrounded by hedges, trees and woodland, and full of wildlife, this ‘dry hire’ space allows you to create your wedding day just as you want it. With space for a marquee or tipi for up to 120 people, accommodation for 6, and spaces for an unlicensed wedding ceremony in the woodland, it is available for a maximum of 12 weddings a year.
Knighton, Powys
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2-90 Reception Capacity 2-150
Lose yourself in the magical unspoilt and wild countryside, whether it's a small intimate affair or the wedding of a decade with live music, Ferris wheels and fireworks the experienced team will help you create the most enjoyable and memorable of occasions.
Gillingham, Dorset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 150 Reception Capacity 150
Situated in rural Dorset with amazing views over Duncliffe woods and in an extremely peaceful location, Dorset Woodland Weddings offers both a barn and woodland ceremony option before a stunning marquee reception in a 25-acre site. There is plenty of space to embrace your dream wedding ideas with camping and car parking plus mains electricity and water.
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-170 Reception Capacity 2-170
Formerly the site of a 17th Century water mill, there are not many barn wedding venues that offer such a picturesque waterfront setting. On the Shropshire, Worcestershire border close to Warwickshire and Staffordshire in the West Midlands, The Mill Barns sit on the banks of a key tributary to the River Severn surrounded by glorious English countryside. With eight acres of beautiful established gardens to enjoy, your wedding photographer will be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding inspiring backdrops for your photographs.