Highest Reviewed & Award-Winning Wedding Venues in South East England

Discover the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England, including winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards. These Platinum, Gold and Silver award-winning venues have earned the most five-star reviews from real couples, making them some of the most trusted and highly recommended places to get married in the South East.
Planning a wedding in South East England? Explore the highest reviewed wedding venues on Bridebook, featuring our Best of Bridebook Award winners across Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers. From elegant country houses and coastal venues to stylish barns and luxury hotels, these locations have received outstanding five-star reviews from real couples.
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Coq D'Argent

London, East Central London
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A glamorous restaurant located in the heart of The City. Coq D'Argent transforms into a unique wedding venue with charming indoor and outdoor spaces.
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  • 150
  • £3,000 – £4,000
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Grand Junction

London, West Central London
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Grand Junction is the perfect location for a unique central London wedding. Full of charm and majesty, with two large spaces to host your guests for an unforgettable wedding celebration!
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  • 270
  • £3,000 – £6,000
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Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel

Southampton, Hampshire
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Located in Southampton, Hampshire in England, Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel is a timeless and elegant wedding venue. It has an iconic locations, making it a memorable place to host your events.
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  • 400
  • 173 Bedrooms
  • £6,000 – £8,000
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Cress Lake Weddings

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Welcome to Cress Lake and our beautiful lakeside Tipi wedding venue. Set in the idyllic Hertfordshire, the Tipi's are a guaranteed showstopper so let us help you celebrate in unforgettable style.
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  • 120
  • £8,995 – £12,995
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Briar House Barns

Crowborough, East Sussex
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Nestled in the heart of the East Sussex countryside, our beautiful venue offers exclusive use for couples and their guests and a choice of either our Great Barn or Stone Barn, depending on the size of your wedding party.
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  • 300
  • £3,000 – £12,500
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Bilsington Priory

Ashford, Kent
(7)
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A historic and romantic wedding venue founded in 1253, Bilsington Priory is full of character and charm.
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  • 150
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £7,850 – £16,530
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Glenmore House

Surbiton, Surrey
(7)
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Since 1921, we have been welcoming discerning guests to this venue of contrasts, rich in history and character.
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  • 130
  • £650 – £950
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Natural History Museum

London, West Central London
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The unforgettable and world-famous Natural History Museum provides a magical setting for any wedding ceremony or reception!
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  • 650
  • £10,000 – £29,500
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Thames Rowing Club

London, South West London
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Located on the Embankment in Putney, Thames Rowing Club offers you panoramic views of the Thames, perfect for a picturesque wedding!
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  • 150
  • £2,000 – £4,500
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Barnfield Weddings & Events

Sible Hedingham, Essex
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A gorgeous, secluded space on a small family farm in North Essex, with - either - a lakeside space for a marquee or tipi weddings in the summer, for up to 120 - or - a beautiful converted barn overlooking the lake, with space for up to 60, year round
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  • 120
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £3,900
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Mulberry House

Ongar, Essex
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Mulberry House has become a very popular venue for weddings for so many reasons. It is a perfectly located Georgian House with 22 acres of stunning grounds and accommodation to offer your guests.
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  • 130
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • £4,950 – £12,000
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The Stone House Estate

Rushlake Green, East Sussex
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Tudor & Georgian Grade II* Listed manor house with accommodation. Exclusive use of house, gardens and wider parkland. Intimate weddings for up to 50, marquee on the croquet lawn for 100+.
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  • 150
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 – £10,000
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The Ampersand Hotel

London, West Central London
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The Ampersand Hotel offers modern and luxurious event spaces ideal for your up town London wedding celebration.
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  • 32
  • 111 Bedrooms
  • £700 – £1,550
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Southsea Castle

Portsmouth, Hampshire
(7)
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Get married in one of Henry VIII's Tudor castles where you can then go on to enjoy your reception within their spacious all-year marquee.
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  • 120
  • £510 – £4,010
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No.11 Cavendish Square

London, West Central London
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No.11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse maintaining its original features and exquisitely combining contemporary design. Built in the reign of George III, the venue has been sympathetically extended over the years to cater for larger events. No.11 oozes sophistication and distinguished elegance. Offering a fabulous choice of spaces and a courtyard garden in an enviable location, just around the corner from Oxford Circus, No.11 Cavendish Square provides the perfect setting to host chic wedding celebrations.
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  • 240
  • £5,000 – £6,000
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Combe Manor Barns

Hungerford, Berkshire
(7)
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Combe Manor is a truly romantic country manor house, boasting idyllic settings and atmosphere, ideal for your perfect wedding.
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  • 150
  • £5,500 – £5,947
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The Milestone Hotel

London, West London
It's hard to imagine a more romantic setting to celebrate your most special day. Opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, romance is in the air.
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  • 30
  • 56 Bedrooms
  • Luxury ($$$)
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Grovefield House Hotel

Slough, Buckinghamshire
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Private and intimate setting, combined with the hotel’s beautiful grounds and terrace make Grovefield House the perfect Windsor wedding hotel and backdrop for your special day.
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  • 120
  • 40 Bedrooms
  • £4,018 – £15,000
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Alfriston Gardens

Polegate, East Sussex
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An exquisite Sussex wedding venue set in the South Downs National Park, offering stunning gardens, a beautiful collection of barns, shepherd huts and lodges. Combined, this makes Alfriston Gardens the perfect setting for your special day.
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  • 155
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £7,000 – £10,500
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Searcys at The Gherkin

London, East Central London
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London’s beloved and Iconic Gherkin has remained a key feature of London’s modern and ever-changing skyline. Create long lasting memories with loved ones.
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  • 130
  • £15,000 – £30,000
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Ritzy Cinema

London, South West London
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Fancy a blockbuster wedding, your name up in the lights, your very own fairy tale happily ever after? Built in 1911, The Ritzy Cinema is one of the oldest in the country.
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  • 50
  • £300 – £5,000
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Kingsbridge House

Tewin, Hertfordshire
(7)
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Kingsbridge House set on Tewin Mill Fish Farm with the River Mimram running through the garden provides the perfect setting for your special day.
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  • 180
  • 53 Bedrooms
  • £16,000 – £26,000
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Rathfinny Wine Estate

Alfriston, East Sussex
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Rathfinny Wine Estate is a Vineyard in the Sussex South Downs. Each year, we close our doors to the public to host a limited number of exclusive weddings at the Estate. Let our beautiful Vineyard and venues be the backdrop to your special day.
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  • 150
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £19,500
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Charlton House & Gardens

London, South East London
(7)
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A beautiful Jacobean Manor nestled in acres of stunning parkland. With unique features throughout the house our historic manor will provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.
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  • 120
  • £300 – £6,000
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The Oyster Shed

London, East Central London
(7)
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A wedding on the banks of the Thames - what could be more perfect? How about a wedding on the banks of the Thames in your very own elegant pub with a feast of glorious gastronomy? Thought so!
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  • 140
  • £8,000 – £20,000
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The Fable

London, East Central London
(7)
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This venue offers the luxury of hosting different parts of your special day over its 3 floors, surrounded by décor inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales.
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  • 150
  • From £110.00 pp
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Hampton Court House

East Molesey, Surrey
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Hampton Court House prides itself in being one of England's most glamorous and romantic wedding venues.
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  • 150
  • £4,000 – £10,300
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Langstone Quays Resort

Hayling Island, Hampshire
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With a choice of beautiful function rooms, Langstone Quays Resort in Portsmouth can give you a wonderful wedding service for your special day.
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  • 120
  • 148 Bedrooms
  • £2,995 – £7,395
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The Roseate Reading

Reading, Berkshire
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At the Roseate Reading, we truly believe that every love story is unique. Your dreams are our inspiration, and every detail we plan is lovingly tailored to create a celebration that embodies your love in the most beautiful way possible.
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  • 52
  • 55 Bedrooms
  • £30,000 – £50,000
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Burlington Hotel, Folkestone

Folkestone, Kent
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This 70 bedroom, 4 star Victorian Hotel, is tastefully modernised but retains it "Old World", charm and elegance. Overlooking The Leas and within a stone's throw of the town center.
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  • 120
  • 60 Bedrooms
  • From £500
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Blenheim Palace

Woodstock, Oxfordshire
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There are few places that capture a romantic and upscale fairytale wedding as perfectly as Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
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  • 250
  • £9,500 – £31,200
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Kirtlington Polo Club

Kirtlington, Oxfordshire
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Elusive Locations presents Kirtlington Polo Club, an affordable all-inclusive wedding in a unique and breathtaking location with spectacular views over the Palladium Mansion, Oxford.
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  • 160
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • ~£7,000
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Beechdown

Basingstoke, Hampshire
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Affordable and stunning wedding reception venue. Located just 10-minutes from Basingstoke city center, surrounded by Hampshire countryside. Full flexibility on packages, catering to meet your needs.
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  • 100
  • From £79.00 pp
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Navnat Centre

Hayes, Greater London
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Navnat Center is an 18 acre estate ideal for weddings, parties, special functions, fairs, exhibitions and business conferences. The Navnat Centre is an alcohol-free and meat-free environment.
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  • 420
  • £600 – £6,000
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German Gymnasium

London, North London
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Located in King's Cross, the German Gymnasium has a range of events spaces meaning it is perfect for a variety city weddings.
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  • 250
  • From £6,000
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The Three Mariners

Oare, Kent
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Nestled by the idyllic Oare Creek in Faversham, The Three Mariners offers a romantic backdrop for your dream wedding. Celebrate your special day amidst rustic charm, the best of Kent cuisine, and award-winning service.
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  • 70
  • £2,700 – £5,000
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Herons Park Venue

Lydd, Kent
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Set within the Romney Marsh overlooking fresh water lakes sits our recently refurbished, bright and airy wedding venue. A quirky, rustic, imaginative wedding venue.
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  • 110
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £4,000
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Weybourne House. St Catherines. Guildford

Guildford, Surrey
Weybourne House is located at St Catherines, a quiet corner of Guildford just off the Portsmouth Road with panoramic views over the Water Meadow and the River Wey, and only a short walk from Guildford town centre and mainline train station.
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  • 120
  • Upon request
Everything you need to know about weddings in the South East

South East England is one of the UK’s most popular regions to get married, offering everything from picturesque countryside estates and historic manor houses to chic coastal venues and contemporary city spaces. But while the setting matters, real couple reviews provide the clearest picture of what your wedding experience will truly be like.

The venues featured on this page are among the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England on Bridebook. Many are winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards, recognised for consistently delivering exceptional weddings and earning outstanding five-star feedback.

Choosing a highly reviewed venue means you’re selecting a team with a proven track record for service, organisation and unforgettable wedding days.

What Are the Best of Bridebook Awards?

The Best of Bridebook Awards celebrate venues that achieve the strongest five-star review performance on Bridebook.

Awards are presented across three tiers:

  • Platinum – The highest-performing venues with exceptional volumes of five-star reviews
  • Gold – Consistently excellent ratings and outstanding couple feedback
  • Silver – Highly rated and widely recommended venues

Being featured on this page means these South East venues are not only beautiful settings — they are trusted, experienced and repeatedly praised by couples who have celebrated there.

South East England offers incredible variety for couples planning their wedding, including:

  • Elegant country house and manor weddings
  • Coastal celebrations along the South Coast
  • Rustic barn venues in the countryside
  • Exclusive-use estates and luxury hotels
  • Stylish city venues in destinations like Brighton and Oxford

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large-scale wedding, choosing one of the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England gives you added confidence that your venue team is experienced, reliable and consistently loved by couples.

Explore, compare and shortlist with confidence, knowing these venues represent some of the most highly rated and award-winning wedding locations in the South East.