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Modern Wedding Venues in Hertfordshire

If you are looking for wedding venues near London, you can be sure to find the most beautiful wedding venues in Hertfordshire, just a stone's throw from the big city!
Sharing its southern border with Greater London, Hertfordshire is the perfect location for couples looking to get married near London! With the majority of its undeveloped land protected as the Metropolitan Green Belt, Hertfordshire offers gorgeous wedding venues. From luxurious Hatfield manor houses to quaint Buntingford barn weddings, find your Hertfordshire wedding venue on Bridebook today!
The Club at Mill Green
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
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Mill Green offers a stylish and contemporary venue for your Wedding Day or Civil Partnership celebrations, set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside with room up to 160 for a sit down meal.
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  • 180
  • £1,500 - £3,000
Centurion Club
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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The Centurion Club is a stylish and exclusive golf club located in Hertfordshire. It is a unique, elegant and modern venue ideal for hosting wedding receptions thanks to a beautifully designed Pavilion with stunning views across the golf course.
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  • 120
  • £13,200 - £29,250
Bassmead Manor Barns
Near Hertfordshire
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Bassmead Manor Barns in Cambridgeshire is a truly romantic setting for your special day. The venue’s unique mix of historic features and contemporary style perfectly blend to provide a stunning backdrop to your wedding day.
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  • 150
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £3,400 - £9,300
The Grange Country House
Northwood, Hertfordshire
(17)
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The Grange is a charming 14th Century country house which is set in its own mature gardens and woodland.
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  • 200
  • £4,000 - £9,000
Monks Barn at Ashridge House
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
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Historic, Renovated Barn Wedding Venue on the Iconic Ashridge Estate Dating back to the 14th century, Monks Barn is one of the oldest buildings at Ashridge Estate. A true historic gem, and meticulously restored to preserve its original charm.
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  • 80
  • 179 Bedrooms
  • From £210 pp
Aubrey Park Hotel
Redbourn, Hertfordshire
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A quiet woodland backdrop between St Albans, Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead, set in 9 acres of rolling English countryside, sets the scene for a truly magical wedding day.
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  • 150
  • 137 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 - £7,500
Milling Barn
Buntingford, Hertfordshire
(38)
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Milling Barn is a beautiful barn wedding venue in Hertfordshire situated near to the rural village of Throcking.
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  • 144
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 - £4,000
Hotel Cromwell
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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A beautiful 16th Century building with an abundance of character, Hotel Cromwell is a perfect blend of a venue steeped in history with contemporary style and provides an idyllic setting for your special day.
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  • 170
  • 77 Bedrooms
  • £3,495 - £8,750
Essendon Country Club
Essendon, Hertfordshire
(40)
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Essendon Country Club offers you full exclusivity of our Classic 16th century Grand Barn, with stunning views and spacious rooms it is the perfect venue for a wedding!
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  • 180
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 - £6,500
Old Albanian Sports Club
St Albans, Hertfordshire
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This rugby club offers a truly unique wedding experience which can be tailored to your individual needs!
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  • 130
  • £4,975 - £9,975
Village Hotel London Watford
Elstree, Hertfordshire
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LOVE a venue that caters for everyone! Say 'YES' to a venue with the experience to cater for all types of weddings & celebrations, for every culture and religion. We think you'll LOVE Village.
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  • 220
  • 123 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 - £8,000
The Priory, Little Wymondley
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
(25)
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A beautifully quaint venue offering both rural charm as well as contemporary facilities.
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  • 150
  • £2,500 - £4,500
Aldenham Golf and Country Club
Aldenham, Hertfordshire
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Tailored to your needs, preferences and budget Aldenham Golf and Country Club is the perfect place for you to celebrate with your guests!
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  • 150
  • £3,540 - £6,900
The Barn Tea Green
Luton, Hertfordshire
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The Barn offers a picturesque countryside setting for weddings & events. Featuring a beautifully restored barn & newly built glass pergola with modern amenities, the venue combines rustic charm with elegance.
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  • 200
  • £3,000 - £4,000
Rickmansworth Golf Course
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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The recently refurbished Fairway Inn function suite provides a lovely backdrop for wedding receptions and parties of up to 150 guests.
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  • 100
  • From £500
Best Western Homestead Court Hotel
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
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Full service hotel and conference centre located in a quiet residential area surrounded by parkland with 3 meetings and events rooms, a residents bar, and a restaurant hosting up to 120 guests. Accommodation limited with 14 executive bedrooms.
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  • 100
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • £1,700 - £3,000
Metropolitan Bushey
Bushey, Hertfordshire
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Metropolitan Bushey offers great wedding services to you and all your guests!
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  • 200
  • From £35 pp
The Forum Banqueting Suites
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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The Forum Banqueting offers you a unique experience, with bespoke packages to allow you to have your wedding your way!
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  • 500
  • £3,000 - £7,000
Little Hay Golf Complex
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Within the beautiful views of the Chiltern Hills, have your special wedding day in the tranquil surroundings of Little Hay Golf Complex
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  • 160
  • Affordable ($)
Three Tuns Hotel
Baldock, Hertfordshire
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An award-winning pub with a beautiful garden. Accommodation available for you and your guests.
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  • 80
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 - £10,000
Woolmer Green Village Hall
Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire
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A contemporary and versatile venue - a perfect location for a wedding, boasting ample space and facilities.
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  • 180
  • £550 - £800
Thai Square St. Albans
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Thai Square is a contemporary Thai restaurant offering you fine cuisine and a stylish venue for your wedding reception.
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  • 200
  • P.O.A
The Broadway Hotel
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
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This gorgeous hotel is a truly beautiful place in which to celebrate your love for each other!
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  • 140
  • From £175
Everything you need to know about weddings in Hertfordshire

All About Getting Married in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is one of the Three Counties (along with Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire) and is known for its abundance of quintessential British countryside as well as being just a stone’s throw from London. It’s home to towns and cities, as well as quaint villages, and a selection of top visitor attractions like Hertfordshire Zoo and The Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter. It also has great transport links and a wide variety of venues and event spaces, making it the perfect location to host your wedding.

Our 2025 Wedding Report found that Hertfordshire and the rest of the south east of England host 16% of all UK weddings, with more than four out of every five couples choosing to stay in the region for their big day. This shows that Hertfordshire has so much to offer, from its vibrant history to its wide variety of venues. This is despite the fact that the cost of a wedding in Hertfordshire and the wider south east region is on the expensive side, costing an average of £22,644. This is more than the national average of £20,822, but less than the amount couples in London pay at an average of £28,629.

While it may be a pricier option, there’s no doubting that Hertfordshire has a lot to offer. Whether you’re looking for a wedding that’s grand and luxurious or intimate and low-key, there’s plenty of variety when it comes to having a Hertfordshire wedding.

Popular Wedding Themes & Trends in Hertfordshire

Weddings in Hertfordshire often embrace the county’s mix of history, countryside and love of the finer things in life.

Countryside and rustic weddings are hugely popular at the moment, with barn venues and farm settings allowing couples to incorporate relaxed, nature-inspired decor with creative lighting and beautiful floral arrangements. Couples in the region spend the lowest amount in the country on wedding transport, spending an average of £396 compared to the national average of £626. This also shows that couples are happy to embrace everything a single venue has to offer. This love of the natural side of Hertfordshire also means couples want to look after what they have, so there’s a growing interest in sustainability, with many opting for eco-friendly options like artificial flowers, which offer a lasting and cost-effective alternative to fresh blooms.

Historic and elegant weddings are also a big trend, with many couples choosing stately homes and other historic sites as their venue. After all, Hertfordshire has a rich royal history, and couples are all too happy to embrace that history.

Festival-style weddings are growing in popularity, with some venues offering marquee receptions, live music and street food catering for a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This is also great when it comes to twilight weddings, with venues offering couples the chance to tie the knot beneath the stars miles from built-up areas.

Wedding Venues in Herfordshire & Average Costs

With miles and miles of rural landscapes, picturesque villages, grand manor houses and deep woodlands, there’s no shortage of fantastic wedding venues in and around Hertfordshire.

To get married at a venue filled with class, elegance and history, there are plenty of venues that date back hundreds of years. Hatfield House in Hatfield is a Tudor Old Palace that was built in 1485 and was actually the childhood home of Elizabeth I. Ashridge House in Berkhamsted epitomises sophistication and was once home to King Henry VIII. There’s also Fanhams Hall in Ware, a Grade II listed Jacobean Manor House.

Hertfordshire is known for its wonderful countryside, so an outdoor wedding should be a real consideration. Cress Lake Weddings sits on the banks of a lake in Hemel Hempstead; Tewinbury is a quaint farmhouse venue in Welwyn and Micklefield Hall in Rickmansworth is full of character and charm.

If you’re after a venue with originality to make sure your wedding stands out, there are also loads of unique venues around the county. The Cloisters in Letchworth Garden City was designed according to the Arts and Crafts Movement; St Albans Museum and Gallery is a fantastic Georgian building filled with artwork and artefacts; and the Old Albanian Sports Club is ideal for fans of Rugby.

While Hertfordshire and the southeast are more expensive than other regions, there is still a large selection of venues that are suitable even if you have a smaller budget. Brickendon Grange in Brickendon, Nikunja in Aldenham and Letchworth Golf Club are all fantastic venues that are great even if you’d prefer not to spend a fortune.

The average cost of a wedding venue in Hertfordshire and the southeast is £5,626, which is actually less than the overall UK average of £5,945. It’s also more than £1,000 less than the average cost of a venue in nearby London, which is £7,020.

Average Wedding Venue Booking Lead Times in Hertfordshire

Because of its proximity to London and its beautiful venues, Hertfordshire is a highly sought-after wedding location, meaning you’ll need to book early to secure your dream venue.

For most venues, it’s best to book at least 12 to 18 months in advance. However, if you’re looking to book a popular venue or get married during the busy summer season or at the weekend, don’t be surprised if you’ll need to book two years or more ahead of your preferred date.

If you’re open to a weekday or off-peak wedding, you might find availability less than a year ahead, or potentially sooner if you’re happy to get married midweek or during the first couple of months of the year.

Weather & Seasonality in Hertfordshire

Like the rest of the UK, Hertfordshire’s weather can be unpredictable, though you generally won’t experience many extreme highs or lows. Because it’s so close to London, the weather in Hertfordshire is often similar, just with less smog than you might expect to see in the capital.

Spring (March – May) is one of the prettiest times to get married in Hertfordshire, with the countryside bursting with life as gardens bloom. Temperatures range from 10°C (50°F) in March to 16°C (61°F) in May. Spring showers are possible, but venues with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces can help you make the most of it whatever the weather.

Summer (June – August) is peak wedding season in Hertfordshire, with temperatures between 18°C (64°F) and 24°C (75°F). Long daylight hours make it the best time for outdoor ceremonies, allowing you to make the most of what the county has to offer. Just make sure you have a backup plan in place in case you get unlucky.

Autumn (September – November) sees cooler temperatures, ranging from 17°C (63°F) in September to 9°C (48°F) in November, and a far higher likelihood of rain. But, the golden autumn leaves create a stunning natural backdrop, which can look stunning in your wedding photos.

Winter (December – February) brings crisp, frosty mornings and long, dark evenings. Temperatures usually stay between 2°C (36°F) and 8°C (46°F), though it can sometimes drop below zero. A winter wedding in Hertfordshire can feel magical, especially in one of the county’s historic manor houses like Shendish Manor Hotel in Hemel Hempstead or Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring.

Transport & Accommodation in Hertfordshire

One of Hertfordshire’s biggest advantages is its fantastic transport links, making it easy for guests to attend your wedding from practically anywhere.

Hertfordshire is just 20 to 30 minutes from London by train, with direct routes from London King’s Cross, St Pancras and Euston to towns like Watford, St Albans and Stevenage. Trains run frequently, making it one of the easiest counties to reach for London-based guests. There are also regular trains from Birmingham that run through the county, allowing guests to travel from all over the country.

For those flying in, London Luton Airport (LTN) is nearby, offering flights to and from major UK and European destinations. Stansted Airport (STN) is also an option, located just outside the county.

Hertfordshire is well connected by motorways, with the M25, M1 and A1(M) running through the county. This makes it an easy drive for guests travelling from London, the Midlands and beyond.

When it comes to somewhere to stay, Hertfordshire offers everything from family-run B&Bs and budget chain hotels to world-famous luxury hotels frequented by the Hollywood elite. Many venues also have event spaces, making them ideal wedding venues in themselves. It’s definitely worth checking them out, with hotels like Kingsbridge House, The Kings Oak Hotel and Aubrey Park Hotel allowing you to get married and celebrate afterwards all under one roof.