Venues I Love: Real Weddings & Makeup Inspiration Across the UK

Wedding Venues

When you’ve spent as many mornings as I have getting soon-to-be-weds ready in Yorkshire hotels, Derbyshire barns, and riverside hideaways, you start to collect favourites…. Planning a wedding can be so overwhelming as it is, and I love sharing my experience from venues I’ve visited. This page brings them all together: spaces filled with atmosphere, character, and light that photographers dream of (and makeup artists like me love).

If you’re still choosing your venue or even if you just want to see how different looks photograph in each setting, you’ll find plenty of inspiration!

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A couple, a man with pink hair and tattoos, and a woman in a black dress with a crown, share a close, intimate moment smiling at each other.

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The Swan at Streatley | Berkshire

The Swan at Streatley is a modern riverside hotel and wedding venue that blends relaxed, neutral interiors with beautiful outdoor spaces right on the Thames. It’s part of the Coppa Club family, so everything, from the food to the aesthetic, feels thoughtful and effortlessly stylish.

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Cedar Court Harrogate | Harrogate

Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate is a Grade II listed Georgian building that sits right next to The Stray, one of Harrogate’s prettiest green spaces. It’s elegant, historic, and full of character, but still has that modern Yorkshire warmth that keeps everything feeling relaxed.

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The Judges Lodging | York

The Judges Lodging is a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse hotel in the heart of York and it’s every bit as stunning as it sounds. It blends period features with cosy, contemporary design, making it perfect for couples who love vintage style but want something relaxed and unpretentious.

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Rylands Farmhouse | Cheshire

Ryland’s Farm (part of the Rylands Farm collection) is a rustic countryside venue based just outside Wilmslow. It’s known for its warm, intimate feel and beautiful blend of modern barn design and countryside views. It’s one of those rare spaces that feels both luxurious and laid-back — perfect for creative, personal weddings.

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The Chimney House | Sheffield

The Chimney House is a Grade II listed industrial building in Sheffield’s Kelham Island, one of the city’s most creative districts. It’s known for its stripped-back brickwork, vintage details, and intimate, candlelit vibe that feels more like a dinner party than a traditional wedding

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Darwin Lake | Derbyshire

If you’re planning your wedding at Darwin Lake, I already know you love peace, nature, and a little bit of magic. It’s a hidden gem in the Derbyshire countryside — surrounded by woodland, stone cottages, and that gorgeous still lake that reflects every bit of light and emotion.

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Danby Castle Barn | North Yorkshire

Danby Castle Barn is a 15th-century castle and restored barn set deep in the North York Moors National Park. It’s one of those venues that perfectly blends historic character with a relaxed, rustic vibe.

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York Pavilion Hotel | York

There’s something about York Pavilion Hotel that feels like stepping into another era; all vintage wallpaper, hidden courtyards, and a hint of old-school elegance. It’s romantic and timeless, but with the right details, it can also be beautifully alternative.

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Whirlowbrook Hall | Sheffield

If you’re planning your wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall, you’re in for something really special. It’s that perfect mix of old-world charm and peaceful nature, tucked away in the woods just outside Sheffield, with the kind of light that makes photographers swoon and brides glow (literally and metaphorically).

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Temple of Fun | Sheffield

If you’re planning your wedding at Temple of Fun, you’re probably not the type who wants a cookie-cutter day — and I love that for you.

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Lazaat Hotel | Hull

Lazaat Hotel is a contemporary Yorkshire wedding venue surrounded by landscaped gardens and open countryside. It’s known for its relaxed luxury, stylish interiors, beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces, and everything couples need in one place.

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The Swan at Streatley | Berkshire (Copy)

Darwin Lake is a private lakeside wedding village hidden in the Derbyshire countryside, close to Matlock. It’s one of those rare venues that gives you the space to make a whole weekend of it — with everything from cottages to ceremony spaces and a lakeside backdrop that looks beautiful in any season.

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Bamburgh Castle | Northumberland

Photo-ready gothic and alternative bridal makeup for Bamburgh Castle weddings in Northumberland. Real look ideas, lighting tips & my experience as an MUA.

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