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.
Braunton, North Devon
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-200+ Reception Capacity 15-200+
Nestled in the beautiful North Devon countryside, Ash Barton is well known for its laid-back atmosphere and easy-going attitude. Unlike other large houses hired for weddings, Ash Barton is a completely blank canvas for you to put your own creative stamp on exactly how you want it, whether that’s a small, intimate ceremony with just a few friends or an all-singing, all-dancing weekend-long celebration.
Dunbar, East Lothian
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 25-250 Reception Capacity 250
With two beautiful wedding venues in East Lothian to choose from you can create your own unique celebration. This isn’t a one night affair but a weekend celebration where friends and family from far and wide can come together in their very own private site, set in one of the most beautiful venues in East Lothian, just 45 minutes from Edinburgh.
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50-120 Reception Capacity 150
A 12th Century former medieval Abbey nestled within 10 acres of picturesque grounds in the heart of the Chilterns. This exclusive use venue is full character and perfectly blends history with today’s contemporary wedding celebrations. From grand ceremonies to intimate weddings, Missenden Abbey is the perfect setting for your wedding day.
Morden, South London
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50-150 Reception Capacity 200
When it comes to weddings, there can be nothing finer than a romantic country house steeped in history. Built in 1770s and lovingly restored in 2015, Morden Hall has been brought into the present day with meticulous design to create a calm, relaxing and inspiring environment.
Bodelva, Cornwall
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 180 Reception Capacity 300
Uniquely Romantic, Exotic and Iconic. The world renowned Eden Project is one of the most spectacular venues in which to hold your special day. Offering beautiful memories that will last a lifetime for yourselves and those special people in your lives. Eden is located in the heart of Cornwall and was originally a thriving part of the English China Clay community.
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2-160 Reception Capacity 160
Yorkshire's newest Tipi wedding venue. Set among the rolling North Yorkshire countryside among 10 acres of stunning grounds, greenery, woodlands and lakeside views are four tipi structures with capacity for up to 160 guests.
Chorley , Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-200 Reception Capacity 200
Heskin Hall is a Tudor Manor House set in 8 acres of grounds nestling in 300 acres of farmland. That is just a statement of history and geography. What you will find at Heskin Hall is something much more. You will find a caring staff and a family management team that focus on providing a day that suits you. Relax and enjoy your Wedding at Heskin Hall.
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2 - 150 Reception Capacity 150
Whether you want your ceremony under the forest canopy, inside the Celtic Roundhouse, outside with breathtaking views over the Solway Firth and out towards the Lake District Fells or down by a secluded protected loch which is designated nature reserve, we have three totally different types of venue here at Marthrown, so, ideal whatever the weather,
West Hill, Devon
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity N/A Reception Capacity 170+
Welcome to Cuckoo Down Farm, set in the beautiful Devonshire countryside. Located in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just four miles from the beautiful beaches of the World Heritage Coastline at Beer, Branscombe and Sidmouth, you can hire the whole site here for a small intimate gathering or a huge extravaganza for your wedding celebrations.
Nr. Polperro, Cornwall
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 250
Trenderway Farm - an award winning wedding venue set in the heart of 200 acres of beautiful green farm-land. Surrounded by woodland, this authentic restored 200-year-old listed Cornish stone barn, with solid oak floors and rustic whitewashed walls, provides the idyllic venue for an authentic barn wedding, all year round.