Romantic, intimate, classic and contemporary wedding venue worth checking out. The natural beauty and charm of this place will definitely make every couple inspired, excited and even more in love!

At a Glance:

• Accommodation – 29 bedrooms
• Architecture – 13th century Regency house
• Capacity – maximum 60 guests
• Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
• Children – Very welcome
• Exclusive Use Only (Monday to Thursday only)
• Facilities – wedding planner, spa, restaurant, helipad and 350 acres of historic parkland and gardens
• Location – Hampshire
• Marquee wedding – Yes
• Room Hire – included in the package
• Style – Luxury country house hotel with a difference
• Transportation – Brockenhurst or Southampton Central (National Rail)
• Transportation – 1hour 25minutes away from London Heathrow by car
• Wedding Package – £22,000.00 for exclusive use package

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage, basic flowers, bridal suite to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Lime Wood Hotel to get further details.

I would definitely love to plan a wedding here one day. The place looks so stylish and intimate. Here are some photos of their romantic bridal suite for you and guests to enjoy…

The Herb Spa also looks fabulous and super indulgent…

Wedding Venue – Lime Wood Hotel (Relais & Chateaux)

Beaulieu Rd, Lyndhurst
Hampshire SO43 7FZ
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8028 7177

Photos courtesy of Lime Wood Hotel

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At a Glance:

• Accommodation – 49 bedrooms from £225 B&B
• Architecture – Grade I Palladian Mansion
• Capacity – maximum 120 guests
• Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony (see church list below)
• Children – Very welcome
• Exclusive Use – n/a
• Facilities – wedding planner, spa, golf course, restaurant, helipad and 350 acres of historic parkland and gardens
• Location – Buckinghamshire
• Marquee wedding – n/a
• Room Hire – included in the package
• Style – Grand Mansion and Luxury Hotel
• Transportation – Slough and Gerrard’s Cross (National Rail)
• Transportation – 20 minutes away from London Heathrow by car
• Wedding Package – starts at £150.00 per person*

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage, stationery, bridal suite to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Stoke Park to get further details.

Click here for Stoke Park’s 2011 Wedding Brochure

I love the wedding photography opportunities at Stoke Park for both day and night time shots! Make sure to hire a good wedding photographer, you will be guaranteed lots of amazing wedding photographs on your special day.

Wedding Venue – Stoke Park

Park Road, Stoke Poges
Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 717171

High Wycombe Registry Office

Easton Street, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP11 1NH

T: +44 (0) 1494 475200

E: chilternhillsregistrars@buckscc.gov.uk

St. Giles – Stoke Poges (Church of England)

The Vicarage, Park Road
Stoke Poger, SL2 4PE

T: +44 (0) 1753 644803

Church of St. Teresa (Catholic)

40 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL

T: +44 (0) 1494 673018

Photos courtesy of Stoke Park

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Our aim here at Dolce Sposa is to share with our readers some of the most beautiful wedding venues in UK. Instead of listing down hundreds of wedding venues, wedding vendors and the like, our goal is to narrow it all down for you so that you do not get overwhelmed by the numerous choices out there. It takes us a long time to vet each UK wedding venue to make sure it is suitable for our readers, but we always get thrilled when we discover another wedding venue that meets all our criteria.

Chiswick House is one of the venues that passes our standards in terms of what it has to offer potential clients, the history, the architecture, location, romance factor and hospitality services. Wedding photography opportunities here are fantastic, you will be guaranteed romantic and beautiful wedding photos. To sum it all up, we are happy to recommend the impressive and historic Chiswick House as a spectacular backdrop for the most romantic day of your lives.

At a Glance:

• Accommodation – n/a
• Architecture – Palladian Architecture
• Capacity – maximum 250 guests
• Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony (St. Nicholas Church is only 10mins walk)
• Children – Very welcome
• Exclusive Use – available
• Facilities – wedding planner, conservatory, restaurant and stunning landscaped garden
• Location – Chiswick
• Marquee wedding – available
• Room Hire – £4,000 (the House & Courtyard May to September) or  £6,500 (the House, Courtyard & Marquee June to August)
• Style – Grand stately house
• Transportation – Chiswick London Underground Station
• Transportation – 18 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Prices are for room hire only and are exclusive of catering, flowers, music, registrar fees and other wedding costs.

Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. It was built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and to enthral his guests, the house continues to display many spectacular works of art and provides a stunning venue for entertaining.

The beatiful gardens at Chiswick as you can see in some of the images we have, is known to be the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement which have inspired countless gardens including New York’s Central Park.

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• Syon House
• Althorp House
• Goodwood House
• Wrotham Park

Wedding Venue – Chiswick House

Chiswick House
Chiswick, W4 2RP
Tel: +44 (0) 7787 435010

Hounslow Registry Office

The Register Office
88 Lampton Road
Hounslow, TW3 4DW

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8583 2090

St. Nicholas Church

Church Street
Chiswick, London W4 2PH

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8995 4717

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This is one venue we considered looking at for our own wedding in 2008. I love the overall feel of Syon House. It has the period features you will expect from a stately home, nice Palladian architecture and the Syon Park Conservatory is very impressive and dramatic. I can imagine the whole wedding venue providing a wonderful and well rounded setting for a dream wedding. Scroll through the images I compiled below so you understand what I mean. I am sure you too will like the venue and what is has to offer.

At a Glance:

• Accommodation – n/a
• Architecture – Palladian Architecture
• Capacity – 22 to 750 guests
• Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
• Children – Very welcome
• Exclusive Use – available
• Facilities – wedding planner
• Location – Middlesex
• Marquee wedding – available
• Room Hire – £3,000 to £7,500 depending on room requirement and season
• Style – Grand stately house
• Transportation – Gunnersbury or Kew Bridge London Underground Station
• Transportation – 15 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Prices are for room hire only and are exclusive of catering, flowers, music, registrar fees and other wedding costs.

Syon House is a beautiful setting that is rich in history, it has an impressive architecture and it also boasts its very own stunning parkland that you will love. Syon Park being so close to central London allows every bride-to-be to create their beautiful country wedding in style and without compromising on the location. This is certainly one of the most popular wedding venues in the country as it ticks all the boxes of a perfect wedding venue. And with over 400 years of services to the Duke of Northumberland and his family, you too will be guaranteed exceptional services from start to finish!

Wedding Venue – Syon Park

Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8560 0882

Hounslow Registry Office

The Register Office
88 Lampton Road
Hounslow TW3 4DW

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8560 0882

Photos courtesy of Syon House, West London Photography and Lloyd Dobbie

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At a Glance:

• Elegant fusion of 13^th century Norman architecture and French chateau
• Castle wedding venue
• Licensed for Civil Ceremony and Church Ceremony
• Accommodation – 83 rooms (all guests should be resident of the castle)
• Capacity – max 40 guests for Connaught room or max 160 guests for George V
• Available for Exclusive Use
• Facilities – spa, restaurants, bars, lake, garden, wedding planner, estate activities like golf, fishing, lake cruise and more
• Average cost  Euros + VAT *(all inclusive package)
• Sunday weddings 5,000 Euros supplement
• Located on the shores of Lough Corrib
• 40 minutes away from Galway airport by car
• Shannon airport 80miles and Knock airport 32miles away

*Please note that price mentioned is a rough and basic wedding budget guideline based on 80 guests. It can go up depending on how much you want to personalize your wedding celebration (menu, drinks, flowers, etc.).

Check out the photographs below to see why Ashford Castle wins the most romantic castle hotel in Europe and why it was chosen by many brides and grooms including Pierce Brosnan.

More photos of the beautiful Ashford Castle

Tips: No matter where you decide to tie the knot, make sure to check the legislation and requirements from the local registrar office. Check details below for the Registrar Office in Ireland.

Wedding Venue – Ashford Castle

Cong, Co Mayo
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 94 954 6003

Wedding Registrar Office – Ireland

General Register Office, Government Offices,
Convent Road, Roscommon.
Tel: +353 (0) 90 6632900

Photos courtesy of Ashford Castle

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Finding the perfect wedding venue for your special day is not an easy task. In fact, this part of the wedding planning is the most difficult part to finalize because there are tons of beautiful wedding venues in the UK and you can get overwhelmed with the possibilities out there. But you will be happy to know that after you find the ideal setting for your special day, then everything will be as easy as 1-2-3…

We have narrowed down and made a list of the top and most important things you have to consider when choosing your perfect wedding venue and we hope you find it useful.

1. Wedding Budget – make sure that you and your husband-to-be have set a clear budget before searching for your dream wedding venue. This will save you time and help you focus on the type of venue to look out for since wedding venue fees can vary considerably from £1500.00 to £30,000.00.

2. Availability – confirm and finalize your wedding date before contacting the wedding venue. This will help them check availability more effectively. We also suggest having 2-3 alternative dates just incase the first choice is already taken. Also remember that most wedding venues require a minimum of 6months advance booking.

3. Wedding Style – there are tons of beautiful UK wedding venues but in order to help you find the perfect venue easier, we highly suggest that you have a clear idea of what you want. For example, decide whether you want to have a castle wedding, church wedding, marquee wedding or a destination wedding etc. The other alternative is to perhaps look in to it based on the season like winter wedding, spring wedding, summer wedding or autumn wedding. Figuring this out will help you find the perfect wedding venue and see if they can offer this kind of experience for your special day.

4. Number of Guests – intimate wedding of 20 or a big wedding of 300 – this factor will greatly influence the choice of your wedding venue and it is advisable to have a good indication of the number of guests you are expecting to have so that you can find wedding venues that can cater for this important requirement.

5. Civil or Church Ceremony – check with the wedding venue if they are licensed to hold civil ceremony or a religious ceremony. This will help you figure out whether or not you have to include this task of visiting local registrars or churches on your wedding venue search. Distance between marriage ceremony venue and the wedding reception venue will be important to take in to account. In-house wedding coordinators are usually very helpful and they can give you a list of registrars, churches or list of other vendors within close proximity to their venue.

6. Vendors – all b2b and h2b have different requirements on what they need on their special day and it is just understandable that each wedding venue may or may not answer all of these. Some wedding venues can only offer the ceremony venue and reception venue but not the accommodation, catering and other wedding extras. This means that you have to look for your own wedding vendors or you will have to contact the venue’s recommended vendors. All these issues will affect your wedding planning and wedding budget so always know all the important facts when you start liaising with the venue so you get all information as early as possible and plan accordingly

7. Child Friendly – if you are expecting to have lots of kiddies on your wedding day, it is also good to find out from the wedding venue whether they can accommodate children. Some venues like castles or stately homes can be quite strict about this and can also impose age restrictions due to some of their fine arts and antique collections.

8. Do’s and Dont’s– check with the venue if they have will impose certain limitations or do’s and dont’s on your wedding day. Some venues have rules like no load music after midnight, no confetti, no candles, no high-heels due to floor damage, no red-wine  and more. This might not affect you if you are head-over-heels in love with the wedding venue but it is still good to set everything clear from the beginning to avoid any surprises.

9. Accommodation – not all wedding venues have accommodation for you and your guests. But make sure to ask if they can give you a list of recommended hotels and B&B around the area so that you do not have to do your research about this. Ask if they can also give you a map to show the location of each hotel in relation to the wedding venue. For everyone’s convenience and ease of transport, you certainly would want your family and friends to be within close proximity to the beautiful wedding venue where you will be getting married.

10. Wedding Photography Considerations – dolceSPOSA places a great emphasis on wedding photography and we think that this is  an important consideration when you are looking for your perfect wedding venue. An ideal venue will also provide breathtaking spots at the venue for both indoor and outdoor photography. One golden rule is to have ample natural light as it will give you sharper wedding photographs but if the venue is slightly on the darker side (e.g. gothic, medieval castle wedding venues or simply most winter weddings), this means you will have to find wedding photographers who can capture images even in lowlight conditions. You only get married once so you want to ensure that you will have great wedding photographs. So we feel that this is an important factor to also add on the list.

That makes up our Top 10 Tips in Choosing a Wedding Venue and we are certain that following these points can help you make the wedding search fun, easy and enjoyable. Good luck and enjoy the search for your perfect UK wedding venue.

Happy wedding planning!! You only get married once and plan for this special occasion once so you have to make sure that you enjoy every minute of it!


Need help finding a wedding venue? Dolce Sposa offers a tailored wedding venue search service as part of its wedding planning services.

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Francois Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek’s wedding in Venice, Italy was a celebration of love that is grand and fabulous!

The wedding venue that the newlyweds chose was Venice’s Teatro La Fenice Opera House which is known to be one of Europe’s most famous theatre that hosts some of the world’s best premieres in opera. As you can imagine, for one of Hollywood’s most beautiful actress and a French billionaire, money is not an object so it was easy for them to have their dream wedding in this very exclusive, grand and historical wedding venue.

The wedding was attended by their closest family and friends and the wedding theme was a Venetian masquerade which was surely enjoyed by all 150 guests. Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, Stella McCartney, Zhang Ziyi, Ashley Judd, Damien Rice, Bono and also Former President Jacques Chirac were all present to witness such special occasion. Edward Norton who has remained friends with Salma after their break-up was also there to celebrate with the happy couple.

Unfortunately, this venue is not available for hire to everyone but we are positive that this beautiful wedding and historical wedding venue will give you plenty of inspiration in search for your own wedding venue in the UK. Check out our our wedding venue page and you will find some of our recommend wedding venues similar to Teatro La Fenice.

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Babington House is a popular wedding venue for the rich, and the famous. Wedding is all about elegant choices, and everything that you choose for your special day from your white dress, your wedding accessories, and down to your wedding stationary will reflect your character. And choosing Babington House in Somerset as your wedding venue will surely say it all – your love for understated elegance, drama, comfort, and luxury!!

There is absolutely nothing wrong wanting everything but the best on your wedding day! You only get married once so might as well make everything perfect, and experience a wedding of a lifetime that you, your husband-to-be, family and guests will enjoy!

At a Glance:

• Country Estate
• Georgian Architecture
• Licensed for Civil and Church Ceremony
• Accommodation – 32 rooms in total
• Facilities – parking, Cowshed spa, garden, wedding planner, helicopter landing
• Exclusive Use Only (Monday to Thursday)
• Average cost  £30,000.00 *(all inclusive package)
• 1.5 hours  away from London Paddington Station
• 2 hours away from London Heathrow by car

*Please note that price mentioned is a rough and basic wedding budget guideline. It can go up depending on how much you want to personalize your wedding celebration (menu, drinks, flowers, etc)

Babington House is a member’s only type of wedding venue so you will be guaranteed a really personal wedding experience and be surrounded only by the people you love. The choices here are endless and you can choose to get married in the beautiful St. Margaret’s church set within the grounds of Babington House, or have a true English garden wedding style in summer, or have your civil ceremony inside the house. This true country estate can offer you anything you need including the very popular Cowshed Spa.

Babington House is only allowed to hosts wedding during the week from Monday to Thursday so this is perfect for those who prefer a quieter day to have their special day. But if you prefer a weekend wedding out in the country, then this might be an issue. I still suggest calling the venue and see what arrangements they can offer you. A lot of people just fall in love with the venue that they are willing to plan their wedding around this.

The whole setting is just breathtaking and I am not surprised that many people fall in love with the venue that they still decide to celebrate the most special day of their lives here.

Babington House is known to be a favorite country retreat by many celebrities including Liz Hurley. She also considered this venue for her own wedding.

Wedding Venue – Babington House

Babington Nr Frome
Somerset, BA11 3RW
Tel: +44 (0) 1373 812266   

Wedding Venue Babington House photo courstesy of Emily Quinton.

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Finding the perfect venue is not the easiest task to do. There are so many things to consider, and sometimes, your favourite venue out in the country can not accommodate everything you need.  But if you are looking for a wedding venue in London, then that is a different story. There are numerous London wedding venues  that are very sophisticated, elegant, and you will certainly find one to answer all your wedding requirements.

One place in London that I can think of at the top of my head that can give you the perfect backdrop to your city wedding, and yet have the privacy, and seclusion you can get from a country hote is the stunningly beautiful Home House Club. This place is considered one of London’s most glamorous wedding venue! It is right in the heart of Mayfair, a very cosmopolitan area in London, with the likes of Madonna, and Guy Richie living in the neighborhood.

At a Glance:

• 18^th century neo-classical townhouse
• London wedding venue
• Licensed for Civil Ceremony (weekends only)
• 80 guests for ceremony and 120 guest for wedding reception
• Accommodation – stately rooms
• Exclusive Use
• Facilities – caterer, dedicated wedding planner, bar, member’s only club
• Average cost  £17,500 + VAT *(all inclusive package)
• 10 minutes away from London Paddington Station
• 30 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Please note that price mentioned is a rough and basic wedding budget guideline. It can go up depending on how much you want to personalize your wedding celebration (menu, drinks, flowers, etc)

Home House is Robert Adam’s finest neo-classical townhouse that have played host to the wedding of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.

You too can also share that experience in this beautiful 18th century wedding venue. There are different rooms to choose from, and they are licensed for civil ceremonies. Whether you are looking for an indoor venue for your winter wedding or a garden wedding to enjoy the sunshine in London during the summer months, then be rest assured that Home House Club will have something perfect for you.

If you are looking for a city-chic wedding venue that is grand, and stylish, then Home House Club is for you. Hurry and check availability for this venue now. Beautiful wedding venues like this in London gets booked so quickly!

Wedding Venue – Home House

20 Portman Square
London, W1H 6LW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7670 2070

Wedding Venue – Marylebone Register Office

The Old Marylebone Town Hall
Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7641 1162

Home House is only licensed for weekends Civil Ceremony. But Marylebone Registrar Office is not so far away and is highly recommended by the venue.

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One Great George Street is an impressive Edwardian building right in the heart of Westminster. It is a beautiful and elegant wedding venue that will surely capture your heart the moment you walk through its doors.

At a Glance:

• Accommodation – n/a
• Architecture – Edwardian architecture
• Capacity – maximum 220 guests indoor wedding reception
• Celebrity wedding – unknown
• Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
• Children – Very welcome
• Cost – average cost £14,000 incl VAT
  
• Exclusive Use only
• Facilities –  wedding planner
• Location – Westminster, London
• Marquee wedding – n/a
• Style – London city wedding venue
• Transportation – Westminster London Underground Station
• Transportation – 30 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Please note that price mentioned is a rough and basic wedding budget guideline based on 100 guests. It can go up depending on how much you want to personalize your wedding celebration (menu, drinks, flowers,musicians etc not included)

The Great Hall is the popular choice for larger wedding receptions. The interior is amazingly beautiful and finely decorated. Its high ceilings, marble walls, timber oak flooring and French panelling never fails to impress every style savvy brides-to-be. You certainly will be guaranteed stunning wedding photographs on your special day. There are five other rooms to choose from and just like the Great Hall, they will all each offer you something uniquely grand and beautiful.

It’s fantastically located in the heart of London next to infamous neighbours like the Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, providing an idyllic backdrop. Both inside and out, this wedding venue will surely provide you with lots of beautiful memories and impressive wedding photographs to enjoy, and appreciate with all your loved ones.

Arrange a an appointment with the wedding events team and see if this venue is for you!

Wedding Venue – One Great George Street

Westminster
London, SW1P 3AA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7665 2329 

Photos courtesy of One Great George Street and Kevin Appleby

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