Hull Wedding Venues
Are You Planning A Hull Wedding?
Kingston upon Hull is a beautiful city in the county of East Yorkshire with 257,100 people living there. There are many nearby towns in the area, including Beverly, Goole, Cottingham, Hessle, Driffield, Bridlington, and Elloughton-cum-Brough. Hull, the self, is the second most bombed city after London in World War 2 due to its fishing industry; however much transformation has occurred since this point, and it is now a thriving place for business and industry.
Kingston upon Hull lies on the River Hull which runs into the Humber Estuary and is a port city in the East Riding of Yorkshire. As such, it is a beautiful city and has several fantastic Hull wedding venues in which to exchange your vows and gather with friends and loved ones for your wedding day. It is a stunning part of the United Kingdom and a great place to work as a Hull Wedding Photographer.
Best wedding venues in Hull?
There are so many different things to consider when looking to get married in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. It’s impossible to tell you where the best place is to get married. Each venue has its own style and quirks that may or may not fit in with your perfect wedding day. While one couple may prefer a barn wedding, another couple might opt for a country house, there is so much choice, and it can be overwhelming making a decision.
Firstly you’ll want to consider what is right for your individual style and then consider if your shortlist of venues will hold your required number of guests. Does the venue cater for a large wedding or just smaller intimate weddings? You’ll need to look at the space and envisage how it can be best put to use. A good venue will help you to work this out.
Price is often an important issue, and there are many different options and price ranges with Hull wedding venues, so it is something to work out first before you start to shortlist your favourite venues.
Let’s explore just a few of the different Hull wedding venue options available! Here are some of the most popular Hull wedding venues.
My guide to the most popular Hull wedding venues
This is my guide to some of the most popular wedding venues in Hull. I have chosen not to include the beautiful Beverley wedding venues in this guide, but you can view some of my favourites here.
Carlton Towers
www.carltontowers.co.uk/weddings
The beautifully grand Carlton Towers is located just outside of Hull and is one of Hull’s most amazing wedding venues. Once considered for Downtown Abbey’s set, this exclusive 17th century hidden gem is set in 250 acres of parkland. The whimsical Carlton Towers is a historical treasure and cane be yours for the most magical day of your life. With exclusive use of the house and gardens, you can get married in one of the amazing staterooms in all it’s beautiful grandeur.
It has a spectacular backdrop, with lovely accommodation, the finest food and drink and your own uniquely dedicated wedding team. Carlton Towers can allow you to have your own fairytale wedding.
Carlton Towers do not specify a set wedding package as every wedding is different and can be uniquely planned to suit your budget and wedding day.
Cave Castle
https://www.cavecastlehotel.com/weddings-at-cave-castle
As you arrive at Cave Castle and travel through the amazing stone arch, the travel up the tree-lined drive, you can’t help but be impressed by the incredible grandeur of what lays before you. The building itself has its original turrets and a beautiful historic charm. It really does make for an idyllic country retreat.
Cave Castle is set in 150 acres of parkland and meadows and not only is it a stunning building, but the most amazing scenery surrounds it. It is such s perfect venue for your amazing wedding day. Inside the castle, there are several locations where you can choose to hold your civil ceremony. The Balmoral can accommodate up to 110 guests for a formal wedding breakfast and 150 for an evening reception buffet. The Sandringham room can cater for up to 130 guests during your wedding breakfast, then up to 200 for an evening reception buffet. Finally, there is a more intimate ceremony in The Kings Room, The Queens Room, or the Windsor Restaurant. Cave Castle is a wonderful venue, and whatever time of year you choose, whatever season, I’d love to capture some truly magical memories that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Dunedin Country House
https://www.dunedincountryhouse.co.uk/about
Dunedin Country House was built around 1831 and combined a late Georgian style with a Victorian influence hint. This country house is known as ‘the undiscovered jewel of Holderness’, located in Patrington, just outside of Hull, this venue offers you the very best, luxury experience. Being an exclusively yours for the day venue, you can create your own magical experience with friends and loved ones. Dunedin is one of my favourite places to photograph due to the absolute wealth of option for photographic opportunities. The main dining room, for example, features white-panelled walls, large mirrors, amazing chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows to allow natural light to flood through. This is the perfect setting to capture photos of your important wedding speeches. Alternatively, the beautiful garden has several different areas, including the ornate arches to unique brickwork. There is also the option if time allows us to venture out into the local countryside and capture some amazing photos, especially at sunset. Guest can stay over at Dunedin in one of the 11 bedrooms which are individually decorated with a combination of antique furnishings, quality textiles, and magnificent fabrics. All of this creates an aura of timeless elegance and comfort and a superb way to impress your guests!
Hull Minster
Hull Minster allows you to make your commitment before God and in front of those you love. The Hull Minster staff will do all they can to ensure to make your wedding a beautiful experience, both practically and spiritually. Hull Minster is an incredible sight to behold, dating back to the 1300s; it is a Grade I listed building and is the largest parish church in England. Inside, you have three different areas to choose from for your wedding day – this includes; the Nave, which for example, is an extremely grand setting with beautiful medieval architecture and lovely modern facilities that can seat up to 550 guests. Alternatively, the Chancel can seat up to 100 guests and is surrounded by lovely hand-carved Victorian screens and pews seen in the photo above; it exudes a romantic atmosphere. Finally, for a smaller intimate ceremony, the Broadly Chapel seats up to 20 guests. The dramatic architecture and amazingly stunning colours prove there is no doubt this venue provides the ultimate backdrop for your big day.
Hull Marina Holiday Inn
https://hihullmarinahotel.co.uk/weddings/
The Holiday Inn, Hull Marina is situated in Hull’s city centre on the Hull Marina. The hotel itself boasts glorious views over the Marina, which makes you feel you are in Monaco when the sun is out. It is a perfect venue for your wedding photographs as you can go for a nice walk around the marina, allowing you to capture those precious moments. The hotel itself is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, this allows you to exchange your vows, and you have the choice of either the Humber or Myton Suite. Firstly, the Myton Suite has modern facilities and a copious amount of natural light; it can seat up to 80 guests in a banquet-style setting off for a wedding breakfast. This can be expanded to up to 120 guests if you are flexible with seating. The Humber Suite, on the other hand, is perfect for smaller intimate weddings and can seat between 16 and 45 guests depending on the layout chosen. The Marina View restaurant is also great for seating your guests for the mean, and you can enjoy the large windows that provide you and your guests the best views in Hull. This is a lovely venue for your wedding day in Hull.
Lazaat Hotel
The wonderful and elegant Lazaat Hotel is very distinctive with its own amazing gardens that provide a plethora of opportunities for photos. It is a wonderful retreat where you and your wedding guests can relax and enjoy your day. Inside Lazaat, there are three places in which you can hold your wedding. The Pavilion Suite, for example, has its own private courtyard – it also has its own dedicated entrance and a private kitchen. Alternatively, the Monsoon and Saffron Suite are situated within the main building. The Monsoon Suite has its own bar and dancefloor with a private decking with garden space and water feature. This gives you many opportunities for photos. There is a smaller space in the adjoining Saffron Suite, perfect intimate and casual weddings or during the evening. Finally, the Imani Suite, which can be found in the main building, has an abundance of light, a spacious dancefloor, and overlooks its own courtyard area. There are plenty of rooms so your guests can choose to stay the night.
Rise Hall
The grand and majestic, Rise Hall sits on a hill just outside of Hull. It is a wonderfully lavish venue with historic charm, elegance and opulence. Once you step inside, several event spaces are purposefully designed to cater to your wedding. The Entrance Hall is a stunning space with marbled columns and beautifully high ceilings. It is the perfect place to host your drinks reception or even your dinner. It offers direct access to the portico terrace outside and can seat up to 100 guests for dinner and up to a fabulous 150 for your evening reception. Alternatively, the wonderful Belvedere Hall features a magnificent cantilevered stone staircase and has a magnificent ceiling that rises right up to the house’s roof. It is crowned by a central belvedere and is truly majestic. It doesn’t matter if you are planning on making a movie-style entrance or just want to host your drinks reception, this room is perfect and can accommodate up to 100 guests for dinner and 150 for your evening reception. Amazingly Rise Hall can accommodate up to 2000 guest in the stunning grounds with a marquee option. Regardless of your choice, Rise Hall is the perfect venue which provides a picture-perfect paradise, with the most scenic backdrop for photographs of your wedding day and it’s great to be a Rise Hall Wedding Photographer.
Oaklands Wedding Venue
https://oaklandsweddings.co.uk/
The Oaklands wedding venue is set within a massive 200 acres of woodland; it is located beside a picturesque lake. It nestles itself amongst the heart of the rural East Yorkshire countryside. It is located close to Brandesburton and is a truly magical, wonderful and special venue to celebrate your wedding day together. The stunning Grand Lodge is the crowning jewel of this beautiful venue and can seat up to 200 guests for your meal. The aesthetically pleasing design was made using locally sourced materials; this ensures the complex easily blends into the surrounding grounds. As you enter, you will notice the décor combines beautiful rustic charm radiating from the timber cladding and elements of jewel colours and stylish lighting to bring a modern twist. This exclusive use venue comes with the outdoor patio area and furniture/ heaters perfect for relaxing in the evening at any time of year. Oaklands is created especially for weddings and is one of the most picture-perfect settings for your special day. It has a plethora of fantastic locationsn to capture memories that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Rowley Manor
https://www.rowleymanor.com/weddings/
Rowley Manor Hotel is located in Little Weighton and is a grade II listed building. The house its self is a gorgeous example of seventeenth-century Georgian architecture. Decorated with lavish décor, a beautiful façade, and a wonderful three acres of manicured grounds, there are so many opportunities and locations in which to capture some amazing wedding photos. Inside Rowley Manor, there are three main rooms in which you can host your ceremony and have your meal The Pine Room, opens into the bar area and out to the garden, and can accommodate up to thirty guests. Next, the View Room, which sits proudly overlooking the venues extensive grounds. It provides an ideal location for your intimate wedding breakfast and can accommodate up to fifty guests. Finally, the Garden Room offers a more spacious setting with plenty of natural light and flexibility to be extended to allow up to 150 guests. Rowley Manor provides sixteen bedrooms on-site, allowing your guest to stay and not worry about missing out on the evening celebrations.
Riverlands Wedding Venue
Riverlands Wedding Venue, East Yorkshire in Faxfleet, is a beautifully rustic and unique setting where you and your loved ones can create memories of your perfect wedding day that will last a lifetime. With the ability to accommodate anywhere from 20 guests to 200 guests, it is the perfect venue for those looking for an exclusive venue that is authentic, rustic, and relaxed. It offers the freedom to create a beautifully bespoke celebration to match your character and personality. Welcome your guests with arrival drinks the beautiful tree-lined courtyard and then exchange your vows and rings in the amazing 18th-century on-site brick barn. Following this and if the weather allows, you can enjoy games and drinks in the courtyard. Your evening can be celebrated in relaxation by the firepit under the covered terrace or with your guest partying on the dancefloor. There is also a large wooden barn, which can be used for your meal or an evening reception, allowing you to eat, drink and dance the night away. Riverlands is an exclusive venue, ensuring that you are the only wedding on that day so you can know that you will be surrounded only by your loved ones as you celebrate together.
Summary
I have listed my favourite and the most popular venues in Hull and the surrounding area. This list is not exhaustive, and there are many more locations in which to get married. If you are planning a wedding at any of the above venues or another venue, please do get in touch and chat about your requirements. I am happy to work at any venue, and my style and quality remain consistent, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more or to book.
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