Choosing the perfect location for your wedding can be one of the most exciting yet daunting decisions during the planning process. Fortunately, the United Kingdom offers a plethora of stunning venues, ranging from historic castles to pituresque countryside estates and vibrant urban settings. Wether you dream of a fairytale castle wedding or a rustic surrondings, there’s a perfect venue waiting to host your special day.
Let’s explore of the best places to tie the know in the UK.
Views from Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Imagine exchanging vows amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. With its rugges mountains, serene lochs and historic castles, this region gives a romantic backdrop for a fairytale wedding. From the iconic Eilean Donan Castle to the majestic Glenfinnan Viaduct, there are plenty of enchanting venues to choose from.
At Eilean Donan Castle, the location for an outdoor wedding is in the courtyard, overlooking the water and the mountains, an idylic setting that you’ll never forget. After the cerimony this castle offers a Billeting Room for a champagne reception where is possible to take glasses outsider and enjoy the sun’s view beginning to lower in the sky over the highlands, while the newlyweds go and get their photos taken.
One of the most beautiful views in the whole Scotland is from the bridge connecting Eilean Donan to the mainland and this is reason enought to have your wedding at Eilean Donan.
Wedding at Eilean Donan Castle. Picture from Scottish photographer Séan Bell.
LONDON
The couples seeking a cosmopolitan wedding experice, London provides an array of stylish venues to suit every taste. In case you prefer a chic rooftop terrace overlooking the city skyline or a historic mansion in the one of London’s royal parks, the capital offers endless possibilities. Supreme and original landmarks such as The Founding Museum at Bloomsbury, Kew Gardens, Barbican Centre or a picturesque venue in Chelsea gives unique settings for a truly memorable wedding cerimony.
Wedding at Barbican Conservatory, Barbican Center. Picture from here.
If you are after an unusual wedding venue in London, the Barbican Conservatory at the Barbican Centre will surpass your expectations. This is an intriguing, intimate, breath-taking backdrop that will make you feel like you are in another world. Step inside the famous brutalist bulding and say “I do” surronded by beautiful tropical plants and tranquil fish pools. The impressive conservatory is yours to explore, providing a trove of enchanting corners and vaste greenery to play backdrop to wedding photos. For the wedding breakfast, the Garden Room offers a sweet heaven with incredible views of the London Skyline.
Perched beside the river with views across Albert Bridge and a floral façade, No. Fifty Cheyne is one of the most picturesque spots in Chelsea, a flagship for tradition yet modern and a neighbourhood gem. Overlooking the Thames River, with vews over Chelsea Embankment Gardens, their Drawing Room and various private option are availale for the reception.
No. Fifty Cheyne. Source: Pinterest
THE COTSWOLDS
Nestled in the heart of England, the Cotswolds is renowned for its picturesque villages, rolling hills and honey colored stone cottages. Couples seeking a quintessentially English wedding will be enchanted by the charm of this idylic region. From elegante manor houses to charming barn conversations, the Cotlswolds offers a variety of venures that exude rustic romance.
The Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, certainly still lives up to its illistrious history. If you are after a grand and impressive wedding venue for an unforgettable day, this is the place. You’ll find the charming rustic Old Gore Barn in the picturesque village of Calmsden in Goulcestershire. Here rustic and creative catering options combine to give you and your partner a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
Old Gore Barn, Gloucestershire
THE LAKE DISCTRICT
Renowned for its stunning scenery and tranquil lakes, this disctrict has been inspiring artists, writers, photographers and poets for centuries. Home to England’s largest national park, the longest lake and some of the country’s heartiest food, its no wonder so many couples are choosing to head to this Cumbrian gem to tie the knot. With lush landscapes punctuated with majestic mountains and glassy lakes, most Lake Disctrict wedding venues are set amongst unspoilt countryside and positioned to enjoy the best views the region has to offer.
Set against the very landscape that inspired one the greatest generations of poets, Silverhole is an undeniably romantic spot to say “I do”. You can find it on the shore of Windermere with uninterrpted views of the water as well as plenty of manicured gardens to enjoy them from.
Once home to Beatrix Potter herself, Lindeth Howe is also a quintessential Lake District wedding venue with vews across the lake Windermere. While the views and the character of the property suggest a setting steeped in history and tradition, the quirky and contemporary interiors tell another story entirely. Nooks filled with books give a nod to the venue’s past while hanging plants and floral basics brind the beauty of the nature indoors.
Lindeth Howe, Lake District, Cumbria
From the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands to the historic charm of London or rustic elegance of the Cotswolds, United Kingdom offers a diverse range of wedding venues to suit every style and preference. Should you envision a grand affair in a stately castle or an intimate gathering in a countryside retreat, there’s a perfect place waiting to bring your wedding dreams to life. With its rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, the UK provides unforgettable backdrop for couples embraking on the journey of marriage.
Silverhole, Lake District
