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.
Wadhurst, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 100
Perched on the water’s edge, The Boat House provides a beautiful and tranquil location for your wedding reception. With breath-taking panoramic views of the water and surrounded by lush woodland, this idyllic location is sure to wow your guests and provide a truly memorable setting. Licensed to host both ceremony and reception, couples can marry to the backdrop of the South East’s largest stretch of open water.
Hastingleigh, Kent
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 30-90 Reception Capacity 30-140
Crown Lodge is beautiful venue located on the North Downs overlooking the village of Wye, just outside Ashford in Kent. We offer a uniquely natural style and are based in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by ancient woodland. The Lodge is styled in the fashion of a Scandinavian chalet with a minimalist black exterior and a warm natural wood interior.
Nr Canterbury, Kent
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 50-200 Reception Capacity 50-300
Great Bower Barn - a distinctly unique venue. This magnificent Flemish brick barn is a perfect wedding venue if you're looking for rustic romance in the Kent countryside. Surrounded by fabulous views of the sloping North Downs, this rural setting looks out across the ancient Kings Wood. Get married at Great Bower Barn and have a wedding celebration that you will remember forever.
Tenterden, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 80 Reception Capacity 100
Down winding country lanes deep in the Kent countryside, the Swan at Chapel Down Winery is a beautiful venue for your wedding or celebration and will be exclusively yours for up to 80 guests. Licensed for ceremonies in the scented herb garden, guests will raise a toast with a glass of award-winning Chapel Down Vintage Reserve Brut.
Woodmancote, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 200 Reception Capacity 20-200
Woodmancote Place is a blank canvas wedding venue located near Henfield, West Sussex that hosts only fifteen weddings per year. Exclusively yours for the length of your hire.
Balcombe, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 60 Reception Capacity 2
Beautiful woodland weddings with two night’s Glamping accommodation in the Sussex countryside. A unique wedding venue where you can get legally married in Honeysuckle Hall or outside on Honeysuckle Lawn and celebrate with two night's luxury Glamping in a beautiful setting among the trees.
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 35 - 300 Reception Capacity 35-300
Ravens Ait is a unique riverside venue catered to hold all types of events such as private dining, birthday parties, away days, conferences, ceremonies and many more! The list is endless as we strive to cater around our customers to create their ideal day. Situated on the River Thames, we’re a venue with a difference – ensuring your guests have a day that they deserve.
Brighton, Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 180 Reception Capacity 180
Just a stone's throw away from Brighton, Pangdean Old Barn is a beautiful Sussex wedding venue in the South Downs National Park. At the heart of our working farm lies our magnificent oak-framed Sussex barn. Built in 1720, the Old Barn has been lovingly restored to offer you a unique wedding venue that is exclusively yours for the day.
Little Plumstead, Norfolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 190 Reception Capacity 250
Nestled in the picturesque Norfolk Countryside, this unique Octagon-shaped Barn offers a distinctively romantic setting for Weddings. With its striking architecture and serene views, it creates a magical, intimate atmosphere that blends rustic elegance with timeless charm for a truly unforgettable celebration. Featured in 'Vogue's Venues'. Styling and Planning now available.
Kirkliston, West Lothian
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 450 Reception Capacity 450
Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a Scottish castle – your own castle? Why not have the day you've always dreamed of in a stunning setting that is all yours? Weddings at Carlowrie combine the luxury of the Castle, the stunning new marquee, the idyllic walled garden and 32 acres of perfectly manicured grounds that together provide the perfect ingredients for an incredibly special day.