Where Are The Wedding Venues In Married At First Sight UK 2024?
Photography by Natalie J WeddingsMarried At First Sight UK is in full swing and has got us hooked not just with all the drama and romance but with the stunning wedding venues where these strangers tie the knot. We’re thrilled to say that a few of these wedding venues featured on Married At First Sight UK also happen to be some of our Recommended Venues! From elegant country estates to contemporary urban spaces, the venues on MAFS UK showcase a variety of settings perfect for unforgettable weddings. But we’re here to answer the question on everyone’s minds, how much do these luxury wedding venues actually cost? Wedding costs can vary based on the day and time of year, location, exclusivity, and bespoke wedding packages. In this article, we’ll explore some of the standout venues featured in this season, detailing estimated costs for couples dreaming of tying the knot in these iconic settings.
MAFS UK 2024 Wedding Venues & How Much They Cost
The Elvetham Hotel
The Elvetham Hotel in Hampshire is a stunning historic wedding venue set in a stately manor house surrounded by 35 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and grounds. The venue offers a variety of settings for your ceremony, whether indoors in the elegant Main House or outdoors in the charming Summer House, making it perfect for weddings in all seasons. The Elvetham boasts a rich history and is known for its picturesque views, ideal for wedding photography, and warm hospitality. The venue can accommodate up to 120 guests for both the ceremony and the reception, and it offers 43 rooms for guest accommodation, including a honeymoon suite. Various features such as fireworks, garden games, and live music are available to enhance the experience.
In this season, this Hampshire wedding venue hosted the weddings of Kristina and Kieran, Eve and Charlie, Sacha and Ross, and Richelle and Orson.
The Elvetham has bespoke wedding pricing with the venue hire starting from £2,100, and food and drink packages from £93 per person.
Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle in Surrey boasts Grade I and Grade II Listed Buildings with the most incredible history and is the perfect destination for couples dreaming of somewhere unique. The possibilities at Farnham Castle are endless, whether you’re planning a wedding weekend, a 2-day celebration, a rehearsal dinner, or something entirely different. Farnham Castle can host exclusive use and dry-hire weddings from 30 guests to 250 guests with civil, outdoor ceremonies, and religious ceremony options in one of two beautiful Chapels.
In MAFS UK 2024, the castle wedding venue has hosted Emma and Caspar, Lacey and Nathan, Polly and Adam, and Holly and Alex's special days.
Prices for this luxury wedding venue in Surrey can range from £4,000 to £15,000 depending on your needs.
Trinity Buoy Wharf
Not a backdrop for any weddings this year but those iconic dinner parties and commitment ceremonies are actually filmed at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London, which is actually a wedding venue itself.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is a Grade II listed brick building on the banks of the River Thames in East London. Built in 1864, and connected to London’s only Lighthouse this venue is iconic for so many reasons. The unique industrial-style warehouses bring a modern and contemporary touch to any wedding. Trinity Buoy Wharf's charm lies in its flexibility, allowing you to create an entirely bespoke event, whether you're after a minimalist setup or an extravagant one.
Capacity for this venue is between 70 and 300 with bespoke packages, the costs for this venue vary but hire starts from just a few thousand pounds.
Venues From Previous Seasons Of Married At First Sight UK
Ashridge House
Once a royal residence to King Henry VIII, Ashridge House in Hertfordshire is a regal wedding venue for your special day. Set in 190 acres of beautiful private gardens and only 30 miles from London, it’s a dreamy escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Capacity for this venue is 120 to 300 guests. Whether you’re after something rustic or classic and traditional you can choose from the barn or heritage rooms to host your wedding day.
Jay and Luke married at this venue in the 2023 season of the show.
Again, the cost varies but venue hire typically starts from around £7,000 for a basic package.
Hedingham Castle
Hedingham Castle in Essex is one of those venues that you’ll fall in love with instantly. It’s pretty hard not to with the 160 acres of privately owned gardens. The castle wedding venue is a sanctuary for romance with options to tie the knot indoors or outdoors. Receptions take place either in the stunning Georgian House and Ballroom Marquee for up to 150 guests, or for more intimate weddings of 70 or less, you can host your whole day in the Castle: dine in the atmospheric Tapestry Room then continue with drinks and dancing on the Garrison Floor above.
Adrienne and Matt also from the 2023 season married at this venue.
Wedding pricing for this venue starts at around £8,000, which will change based on the season and more popular months.
Hatfield Place
For a truly unique and exclusive experience, Hatfield Place in Essex is the ideal place to host your wedding. The Georgian country house wedding venue sits within 15 acres of gardens including a beautiful Walled Garden. The venue offers privacy, exclusivity and of course flexibility for all styles of weddings ranging from 50 guests up to 200 seated. With the stunning Ballroom, Orangery and Drawing Room to host your wedding in, there’s no doubt your day will be truly unforgettable.
Just as Laura and Arthur had quite the unforgettable day, which aired in the 2023 season of MAFS UK.
Packages and pricing for this wedding venue start at £4,000 for weekdays and rise to around £8,000 on weekends. For a wedding package including the venue, catering, drinks, and an evening buffet for about 80 guests, the estimated price is in the mid-range category, depending on the services you choose.
One thing we know about these wedding reality shows is that they love a castle venue! If you do too, you should browse our selection of the best castle wedding venues featuring our Recommended Venues to get you started. Just like Married At First Sight UK, we also love a traditional country house. We also have a list of the best country house wedding venues. So go ahead and see if any take your fancy!
