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.
Ware, Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 130 Reception Capacity 200
Set in 27 acres of stunning grounds, Fanhams Hall is a Grade II Listed Jacobean manor house offering a rare balance of relaxed comfort, informal surroundings and impeccable service. The house can be traced back to the 1400s and with stunning original features, lakeside views and tumbling waterfalls, Fanhams Hall is the picture perfect venue for your special day.
Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 280 Reception Capacity 280
A setting like no other, De Vere Tortworth Court marries Victorian architecture with contemporary elegance to set the stage for your wedding in South Gloucestershire. Your wedding menus will be curated by the Executive Chef and a dedicated team is on-hand throughout to deliver a day that is elegant, thoughtful and a true celebration of your relationship.
Cairndow, Argyll and Bute
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
The secluded and tranquil setting of Ardkinglas, approached through ancient woodland and with sweeping terraced lawns opening out onto the shores of Loch Fyne, is a hidden gem, surprisingly only an hour from Glasgow airport. A unique but affordable wedding venue on the West Coast of Scotland.
Lymington, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250
Welcome to Pylewell, our unique country house venue. From bedrooms to bars, ceremony spaces to party places, we invite you to make our home yours for a few days.
Bicester, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 30 - 150 Reception Capacity 220
Tythe is an award-winning venue comprising a cluster of beautifully restored barns alongside a 17th-century luxury Farmhouse. Tythe is one of the most impressive wedding barns in the country, with the exclusive estate set on the working farm of the Deeley family in rural Oxfordshire. Elegantly rural and undeniably fun, Tythe creates unforgettable weddings.
Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
Set in 15 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, the Royal Berkshire Hotel is an elegant Queen Anne house built in 1705 for Charles Churchill, son of the first Duke of Marlborough. Offering a rare balance of relaxed comfort, informal surroundings and impeccable service, the house and gardens are the picture perfect venue for your truly special wedding day.
Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-132 Reception Capacity 2-180
You don’t have to be royalty or a movie star to get married in a 14th Century Castle; Lumley Castle is for everyone! Our Wedding Brochure is unique because we don’t just deliver weddings, we celebrate the journey of Love, from the proposal to the big day, elegant Hen and Stag Parties and a range of options that makes every wedding beautifully and refreshingly unique.
Port Talbot, Glamorgan
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60-150 Reception Capacity 60-150
One of the most beautiful wedding venues in Wales. Nestled within over 850 acres of picturesque parkland, The Orangery can provide you with a romantic and magical surrounding for your special day. This elegant venue teamed with its perfect setting, monastic ruins and Gothic style mansion house provide you with the style and ambience to enhance your wedding.
Rowlands Castle, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 30-100 Reception Capacity 30-250+
Welcome to Stansted Park. This historic Edwardian house, with its elegant interiors, classical architecture and sweeping parklands can be yours exclusively for your special day. Whether you dream of a small, intimate gathering in the house or a large, lavish celebration in the grounds, our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to create a bespoke experience you will treasure forever.
Camberley, Surrey
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 240 Reception Capacity 240
Set in 123 acres, Pennyhill Park is a unique wedding venue located in the picturesque countryside of Surrey. Hidden seductively in beautiful woodland and parkland, Pennyhill Park is a characterful ivy clad, 19th Century mansion house surrounded by elegant garden terraces, formal lawns and flower beds and is located just 45 minutes from London.