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.
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60-130 Reception Capacity 60-180
The Old Hall is a superb country retreat within a mile of the heart of historic Ely in Cambridgeshire. This recently renovated Jacobean manor house, with stunning views over lakes to Ely Cathedral, offers all that is best in English country house hospitality. From sumptuous B&B accommodation and real food inspired by tradition, to rooms to hire for weddings and events.
Daventry, Northamptonshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Crockwell is an idyllic wedding venue in rural Northamptonshire where weddings take place over three days giving you time to relax and enjoy the experience. Situated in beautiful surroundings next to the Oxfordshire and Warwickshire borders it is the perfect location for weddings.
Dorchester, Dorset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 165 Reception Capacity 200
Came is an enchanting Palladian Country House and private estate built in 1754 in the heart of Thomas Hardy’s Dorset, ten minutes from the Jurassic Coast. Came loves a party and was built to entertain. With its roaring fires, twinkling chandeliers and Rococo plasterwork, the House has been a home to friendship, love and laughter for countless guests over the centuries.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 220
Nestled within the hills of the rolling Shropshire countryside, you will find the magnificent Grade 1 Listed estate of Hawkstone Hall & Gardens. With ceilings gilded in gold, sweeping staircases, four-poster luxury suites with roll-top tubs and 88 acres of pristine gardens, Hawkstone Hall & Garden’s invites you to wed with us.
Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150+ Reception Capacity 180
Talhenbont Hall Country Estate - A destination wedding venue in North Wales with self catering cottages, just minutes from the stunning beaches of the Llyn Peninsula and the mountains of Snowdonia. Completely private, exclusive and a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, you and your guests will be totally relaxed at our beautiful country estate.
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250
Larmer Tree Gardens is the perfect venue for a unique, relaxed and quintessentially English country wedding. Located on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the venue is set within 11 acres of Victorian pleasure gardens, which are available for your exclusive use.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 170 Reception Capacity 2-170
With its far reaching views, beautiful gardens and elegant interiors, Broadfield is one of the most special wedding venues in Herefordshire. Broadfield is an exclusive use venue which offers totally bespoke weddings, personalised to each individual couple, with complete flexibility on suppliers.
Butterstone, Perth & Kinross
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 160 Reception Capacity 200
Cardney Steading is a rural barn style, wedding venue in Scotland. We invite you to enjoy our estate and farm and everything it has to offer. Unlike other countryside venues, our indoor and outdoor areas are all easy to access and close at hand. Each indoor space opens out onto our beautiful covered courtyard, so there’s no need to worry about the weather.
Penrith, Cumbria
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
Cumbria Tourism's Wedding Venue of the Year 2022! Located just a few miles from Penrith, England, Askham Hall and Bank Barn provides the modern country house and barn wedding venue combo you’ve been looking for.
Knaresborough, Harrogate
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 6-250 Reception Capacity 6-250
Are you searching for a stunning venue that takes care of every fine detail, ensuring you and your guests have the most memorable time? Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding in romantic surroundings, a themed wedding full of style or a smaller, more intimate affair for your big day, this unique stately home with royal connections, provides the setting for a fairy-tale day that you will never forget.