The 10 Best Luxury Wedding Venues in The UK

The ultimate list of the best UK luxury wedding venues

A photographer’s guide to the best luxury wedding venues in the UK, by award-winning wedding photographer Wes Simpson.

There is a wedding venue for everyone in the UK, from rustic wedding venues to stately homes, but luxury wedding venues in the UK are in abundance.

There appears to be a plethora of luxurious spots up and down the British Isles ready and waiting to host the wedding day of your dreams. Whether you want something grand and imposing or something on a smaller scale, I’ve got some suggestions for luxury wedding venues in the UK that will be right up your alley.

I’ve compiled a list of some of the most luxurious venues in the UK, ranging from stately homes surrounded by lush parkland to inner-city gems. Also, I’ve included a quick list of beautiful locations for your wedding photos, from castles to Stately Homes in both the North and South of England.

If you’re getting married and looking for that perfect venue, then prepare to fall head over heels for my dreamy and luxurious selection of UK wedding venues.

The best Luxury wedding venues in the UK, by award-winning wedding photographer Wes Simpson.

The Best Luxury Wedding Venues In The UK

A wedding photographer’s guide to the best luxury wedding venues in the UK.

Finding the perfect wedding venue is a key component of any contemporary wedding celebration. As a leading UK wedding photographer and lover of beautiful spaces, I’ve put together a short list of some of the best luxury wedding venues in the UK.

The following guide will satisfy the tastes and requirements of couples whose styles vary from castle grandeur to classic stately homes and city centre hotel chic. If you are looking for a luxury wedding venue in the UK, this is a great place to start. 

There is so much to consider when booking your wedding venue. I’d like this list to be a starting point and to show you some of my favourite venues and a flavour of what is on offer in the UK luxury wedding market.

If there’s anything else, just ask!

Luxury wedding venues in London and the South of England

For those who want just the right amount of luxury, it’s best to seek out some of the nation’s finest wedding venues.

Having spent years in the wedding photography business, several elite venues have become prominent fixtures among my couples.

Here are just some of my favourite luxury wedding venues in London, with a brief description of what makes them amazing… 

1.) Corinthia Hotel London.

The opulent Corinthia London is situated in one of London’s most prestigious districts, close to Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.

This luxury hotel has elegant restaurants, two bars, a florist, London’s largest spa, and the world’s first Harrods hotel concession. The Corinthia London hotel is a stunningly beautiful and faultlessly elegant setting for your special day.

From fairy tale weddings to romantic receptions, the luxurious spaces of the Corinthia Hotel will not disappoint. Victorian opulence and contemporary style blend seamlessly throughout each of the main wedding rooms. The Ballroom and Courtroom provide the ultimate in luxurious glamour, whether you’re planning a lavish celebration or a more intimate affair.

For more information, visit my Corinthia Hotel wedding venue page.

Check out a real Corinthia London wedding story on the blog.

Contact the Corinthia Hotel directly.

2) Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire.

With its regal elegance, sophisticated palatial tendencies, and awe-inspiring greenery, there’s something about Stoke Park that makes one smile from ear to ear.

If you’re looking for luxury wedding venues in the UK, this location is dripping with luxury and has everything a couple could ever dream of for their big day.  With beautiful, charming fixtures and incredible open spaces both inside and out, Stoke Park is the perfect luxurious wedding venue for a contemporary wedding.

It has a hint of Victorian charm that will stun everyone as soon as they settle in to enjoy the wedding. Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is the perfect place to enjoy life on either side of the wedding day celebrations. Relax in a five-star and friendly atmosphere in one of the most convenient locations in Britain: only 35 minutes from London and 7 miles from London Heathrow.

Stoke Park (Park Rd, Stoke Poges SL2 4PG)

3) The Langham London. 

Some hotels are simply outstanding and filled with luxurious amenities that scream “wedding!” more than anything else. This is one of those hotels because The Langham is exceptional. 

Whether it’s the tremendous lobby or the glorious marble flooring, it exudes a sense of class that is impossible to find almost anywhere else in the city. They have refined every last detail of the hotel to make sure it’s picture-perfect for a wedding. This is why The Langham is a delightful option for those who want to host a wedding in the heart of the city of London without ignoring the importance of luxury.

One of the top luxury wedding venues in the UK, with a history of delighting guests from around the world and providing personalised service since 1865, The Langham, London is truly an icon. 

The Langham London (1C Portland Pl, Marylebone, London)

4) Aynhoe Park, Oxfordshire.

This 17th-century country house is in a quaint setting that is luxurious in a unique manner.

Rather than the traditional amenities that are often noted for being “luxurious,” this takes a step towards being unconventionally delightful.  Whether it’s the unique use of wooden features or the undeniable view, Aynhoe Park is one of those outstanding wedding venues that deserve praise.

The venue has enough space for everyone to enjoy the day while bringing a few surprises through its luxurious qualities. A shoo-in for any list of luxury wedding venues in the UK. I adore photographing weddings here at this venue.

Aynhoe Park (Aynhoe, Banbury OX17 3BQ)

5) Claridges, Mayfair, London.

As soon as you walk through the front door, you’re greeted with a charming set of features, including beautiful vases, gorgeous flooring, and state-of-the-art artwork.

The venue is simply breathtaking. Along with these entrance features, Claridges is one of the finest luxury wedding venues in all of London. The art deco ballroom, world-class colours, and undeniable sophistication will make the heart flutter in a matter of seconds.

Claridges is one of those venues that are made for weddings and give respect to the occasion that it richly deserves. No self-respecting list of luxury wedding venues in the UK would be complete without featuring Claridges of London.

If you are planning a wedding at Claridges, I would love to hear from you. Contact me to discuss your wedding photography today.

Claridges (Brook St, Mayfair, London)

6) Blenheim Palace, Woodstock.

The Blenheim Palace is a beautiful example of this nation’s undeniable gracefulness and style.

The interior rooms are nothing short of picture-book perfect as they offer a series of luxury-ridden features, spacious layouts, and that evergreen sophistication you crave as a couple. 

Each element in this palace has been refined down to the last detail, including the arched windows and tall entrances. Even the light hits at all the right angles, making it look even grander than it is. This is why Blenheim Palace remains among the very best luxury venues in the UK.

Blenheim Palace (Woodstock OX20 1PP)

7) The Savoy, London.

The only five-star hotel on the river. The Savoy is a luxury hotel located on the Strand in the City of Westminster in central London, England.

This luxury wedding venue in the UK offers sublime service in an unbeatable location near Covent Garden and the most iconic London landmarks, including Trafalgar Square and the London Eye. 

A truly luxurious venue renowned for its elegant parties, this is one of my personal favourites, a glamorous London hotel of this kind of pedigree. Boasting sensational views from your bridal suite to the grand Lancaster ballroom, which accommodates up to 300 guests for a dinner dance.

If you are planning a wedding here, the River Room is ideal for a glamorous cocktail reception for up to 400 guests. Savoy Weddings works with the best partners and wedding photographers in the industry to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams. 

Whatever luxuries you have in mind, it can happen at The Savoy, which is why it has to be on my list of the top luxury wedding venues in the UK.

The Savoy, The Strand, WC2R 0EZ, London

Luxury wedding venues in the North Of England

7) Broughton Hall, North Yorkshire

Next up on our list of the best luxury wedding venues in the UK, we visit the North of England.

The Broughton Hall Estate is home to a magnificent Historic House, a collection of unique Holiday Homes and an off-grid Shepherd’s Hut.

This location has three stunning venues (Broughton Hall, Eden, Utopia.)Each location can be booked alone or combined for a spectacular wedding weekend that will surprise and delight your guests.

Broughton Hall is a Stately home that carries breathtaking beauty and allows you to turn your celebration into a magnificent memory. Eden is a fabulous party house that can accommodate a marquee within its grounds and offers panoramic views of the stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside. Broughton Hall also offers ‘Utopia’, a stunning contemporary building and an original 14th-century Walled Garden. 

Broughton Hall, Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 3AE

8) Eaves Hall, Lancashire

Next on our list of luxury wedding venues in the UK, we visit the North West of England.

A mixture of original features and contemporary designs is on the menu at Eaves Hall, which sits among the backdrop of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Eaves Hall offers wedding guests breathtaking architecture, beautiful spaces, elegant gardens and 30 expertly furnished bedrooms, including a luxury lodge.

Getting married at Eaves Hall, there is plenty of space to accommodate family and friends as they join you in celebrating your wedding day.

9) Combermere Abbey, Shropshire.

On arrival at Combermere Abbey, you’re taken up a sweeping driveway, the abbey itself, the gardens and the fruit maze all make for the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs.

Wedding ceremonies take place in the picturesque glasshouse, and add to this the super helpful staff and amazing food, and you have one of the best luxury wedding venues in the country.

10) Soughton Hall, Cheshire.

No guide to luxury wedding venues in the UK would be complete without visiting Cheshire. Home to many celebrity and Premiership football weddings.

A stunning Georgian country house full of character, charm and warmth. Soughton Hall is an exclusive-use wedding venue situated on the border of Cheshire and North Wales.  

The venue is approached down a sweeping driveway that leads you to big iron gates and a majestic fountain, all of which are surrounded by landscaped gardens. The main building is a stunning Georgian country house that’s been lovingly restored and certainly gives your wedding the wow factor.

Soughton Hall, with its choice of stunning locations in which to get married, is why it has to be on my list of the top luxury wedding venues in the UK.

Contact me today to be your luxury wedding venue photographer.

*Bonus: Luxury wedding venues in The North West of the UK

Some of my favourite wedding venues that didn’t make this top 10 best luxury wedding venues in the UK list –

The West Tower, is an exclusive wedding house in Aughton, Lancashire.

Ashfield House, a beautiful manor house in Standish Lancashire.

The Belsfield Laura Ashley Hotel Windermere in The Lake District.

Sefton Palm House in Liverpool.

Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire,

and Sandhole Oak Barn is a beautiful rustic venue in Cheshire.

You might also like to view these North West England wedding venues –

Thornton Manor country estate in Cheshire.

The Chester Grosvenor in Cheshire.

Langdale Chase in The Lake District

Bramall Hall is a beautiful Tudor manor house in Cheshire.

Broadoaks boutique country house in Windermere is amongst my favourite wedding venues in the Lake District.

Luxury Wedding Venue Photographer

These luxury wedding venues in the UK are elegant locations that have a wealth of photography opportunities that will make your wedding photographs the envy of all who see them.  

When it comes to the perfect wedding, there’s nothing better than a well-reviewed luxury wedding venue, a houseful of loved ones, and the right wedding photographer to capture those beautiful moments.

This is why Wes Simpson Weddings is more than happy to be your wedding photographer to make the day that much better!

Take a look at my portfolio for examples of real weddings, and keep up to date with all the latest weddings and related stories on my blog. 

Contact me today to be your luxury wedding venue photographer. I look forward to meeting you. 

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