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.
Turvey, Bedfordshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity N/A Reception Capacity 800
Nestled away in the Bedfordshire countryside, Turvey House is a beautiful 18th Century manor house surrounded by picturesque gardens and parkland, providing the most beautiful of settings for your wedding day. The house, still family owned, is designed in a breath-taking neo-classical style that provides a level of opulence matched by very few wedding venues.
Darlington, County Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 15-100 Reception Capacity 15-100
Imagine having your dream wedding in a 12th Century castle, with views of rolling countryside, delicious food and fantastic service and where all the attention to detail has been taken care of. Well, dreams can come true at Walworth Castle Hotel. Set in 18 acres of beautiful lawns and woodlands, our hotel makes any wedding album one you will want to view again and again.
Cornwall, Cornwall
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 45-150 Reception Capacity 50-300
Pencarrow sits at the bottom on a sweeping valley in Cornwall. You can enjoy everything this refreshing and extremely unique weddings venue has to offer. The beautiful Georgian home of the Molesworth-St Aubyn family offers infinite possibilities for licensed wedding ceremonies, all within the stunning house and grade two star listed gardens – inside, outside or both…
Alby, Norfolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 80 Reception Capacity 110
Welcome to The Reading Room, a lovingly restored 17th Century historic building located in the heart of the beautiful North Norfolk countryside. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and stunning stone leaded windows, this bespoke venue will capture both your heart and imagination and is exclusively yours for the day.
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 30 - 200 Reception Capacity 30-350
A stunning 17th-century Grade II listed building nestled in the Cotswolds, The Great Tythe Barn has everything you need for your perfect day! Onsite accommodation can host up to 90 guests, including the spacious Tythe House which sleeps 16 guests. Beautifully restored yet still retaining its special character, the Barn has an intimate feel while being able to host 350 guests!
Woodditton, Suffolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 175 Reception Capacity 240
In the charming village of Woodditton, just outside of Newmarket, stands The Granary Barns. From the classic flint walls on its approach, the original timber beams on display throughout, to the picturesque cornfields surrounding the grounds, the 18th Century Granary Barns are the perfect setting for a relaxed and intimate wedding day.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 60 - 100 Reception Capacity 150
One of the most sought-after wedding venues in Northumberland, our estate boasts everything happy couples need to begin married life together. While our unparalleled surroundings provide romantic scenery, our personal service specialises in turning your dream wedding into a reality.
Dunsfold, Surrey
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 180 Reception Capacity 180
Burningfold Manor is a beautiful 15th Century listed Manor house, set in walled rose gardens with views over the 300 acres of farming countryside. Burningfold is a hidden country retreat; a romantic venue comprising of charming accommodation and impressive grounds. Easily accessed within an hour from central London and coastal cities of Brighton and Chichester.
by Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 80 Reception Capacity 2-100
We are the only wedding venue in Scotland to offer exclusive use, our own sandy beach for private ceremonies, and stunning views to the Isles of Jura, Gigha and Islay! Offering elopements for two, all-inclusive small gourmet weddings for 10-50 and bespoke weddings for up to 80 guests, we are a unique coastal wedding venue.
Whalley, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 180 Reception Capacity 350
Effortlessly beautiful & unashamedly romantic … Mitton Hall is a stunning country house hotel set in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. A breathtaking wedding venue that redefines romance. Offering all the charm of a stately home yet with the intimacy of a rural bolthole. Mitton Hall is the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding.