The Best Small Wedding Venues In The UK

While the number of couples opting for small weddings has risen in the last few years, there’s nothing quite like a pandemic to turn the wedding industry on its head.

The last few months have been particularly turbulent for the industry which has seen the guidelines surrounding weddings and civil ceremonies repeatedly change. Couples due to tie the knot this year were forced to reschedule during national lockdown, many opting to postpone to dates this autumn and winter in the hope that things would be relatively back to normal. Alas, things haven’t got that much better.

The government announced earlier this summer that weddings in the UK could go ahead but with a maximum of 30 guests however as of 28 September, this has been cut to 15 people as the number after a spike in coronavirus cases. In a statement delivered in the Commons, the prime minister added that the restrictions are expected to be in place for at least six months, meaning couples planning 2021 celebrations face the prospect of entirely rethinking their lavish wedding plans.

With micro weddings now the only legal way you’re allowed to get married, the race to find a small wedding venue in the UK has begun. In fact, there’s been a huge rise in the number of Google searches for intimate wedding venues in the last few days, some venues saying they’ve seen a 73% increase in online interest, especially those who specialise in spaces for 20-30 guests.

Thankfully, across the UK and Ireland, there are plenty of small wedding venues in unique locations, each with jaw-dropping views, cosy interiors and ample space for your 14 other guests. Just because it’s a small do, that doesn’t mean you need to compromise on style. Plus, you might even have more to spend on extra special touches on the day.

To help you plot your perfect wedding day, here’s a pick of some of the best small wedding venues in the UK and Ireland...

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