Wedding Venue Ideas

Arguably, the venue is the most important factor in your wedding day bliss. Location, setting, and décor can make or break your big day. As a bride and groom, you’ll want to get married somewhere that’s unique and special to you; not to mention, memorable and magical. You don’t have to choose an extravagant, grand, stately home, or jet off to a sun-drenched island for your wedding to be a truly special celebration. It’s simply about getting it right: adding your own personal touches, putting your own unique spin on things – that’s how you do a wedding! So, to give you a little nudge in the right direction here’s a round-up of our favourite wedding venues:

Tipis make for a gorgeous, breath-taking wedding venue

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Tipis are the most versatile venue option: opt for a rustic-romantic, or a glamourous, chic affair with all the trimmings. Tipis are a great way to create a space that is truly your own – and how you style it is completely up to you. You can find some gorgeous wedding portfolios and useful information on marquee and tipi hire for weddings here!

Rent a country cottage for the weekend

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Unique Home Stays is a fantastic site for beautiful cottage and home rentals across the UK. They also have a range of homes that are used exclusively for weddings! Most of our favourites are in the Cornwall area – why not hold your ceremony down by the beach and host the reception at a rustic cottage beneath a beautiful Cornish sunset – the perfect backdrop to a fairy-tale day.

A safari wedding for those who love a little adventure

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YES, you can actually get married at a safari park – and it’s really quite spectacular. If you’re looking for something a little more exciting, adventurous, unique and truly unforgettable, then Port Lympne Reserve is the ultimate venue. This wild animal conservation park is not only home to some of the world’s most majestic creatures, but it also offers a wealth of stunning accommodation and magnificent function rooms to choose from. Visit their site for lots more info!

City chic at One Whitehall Place

A glamorous wedding venue situated on Victoria Embankment in the heart of London, with incredible views over the River Thames. Expect breathtaking marble staircases, cascading, twinkling lights, oak panelled bedrooms, cosy fireplaces and beautiful crystal chandeliers – glamourous, yet traditional.

Tranquil, seaside ceremony at Portmeirion

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This stunning seaside village in North Wales has everything you could possibly imagine for the magical wedding ceremony of your dreams: subtropical gardens, expansive lawns, sparkling fountains and unique architecture. There are a few different wedding packages to choose from, with varying ceremony rooms, accommodations, spa treatments, food and drink choices, and reception venues – so you’ll be spoilt for choice at this gorgeous coastal village, surrounded by 70 acres of exotic woodland.

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Where do you dream of getting married? Or, perhaps, you’ve already had your wedding at the venue of your dreams? If so, tell us more! Share your stories in the comments below.