Popsugar Love & Sex Weddings Pretty Wedding Venues in UK 35 of the Prettiest Places to Get Married in the UK 8 April 2018 by Elle Taylor If you're looking for the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos, these beautiful venues in the UK prove you don't have to go abroad to get hitched in a stunning location. Live out your princess dreams at a castle, embrace nature in the countryside and gardens, or head to the coast for the perfect seascape scenery. We've even found more unusual but no less gorgeous picks, from lighthouses and windmills to treehouses and Roman baths. Browse our selection of the prettiest places to get married in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and then turn your attention to music with our guide to picking out your wedding songs. Castle Howard, North Yorkshire A post shared by Castle Howard (@castle_howard) on Oct 11, 2016 at 12:27pm PDT Castle Howard in North Yorkshire is about as grand as it gets. It may look familiar because Brideshead Revisited was filmed here. 1 / 35 Cley Windmill, Norfolk A post shared by Cley Windmill (@cleywindmill) on Apr 18, 2016 at 6:04am PDT For something a bit different to your standard wedding venue, how about Cley Windmill in Norfolk? Perfect for intimate ceremonies, 20 of you can gather in the round sitting room. 2 / 35 Portmerion, Wales A post shared by Portmeirion Village (@portmeirionvillage) on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:17pm PDT You can have an Italian-style backdrop in Britain by holding your ceremony in Portmerion, Wales, with its sub-tropical gardens and sandy beaches. 3 / 35 Bournemouth Beach, Dorset A post shared by Beach Weddings Bournemouth (@beachweddingsbournemouth) on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:29am PDT You don't have to go abroad for a beach wedding by white sands; just head to Bournemouth instead! 4 / 35 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton A post shared by Katrina (@kat_trinaa5) on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:47am PDT It doesn't get much more opulent than the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, with its Taj Mahal-esque domes. 5 / 35 Trebah Gardens, Cornwall A post shared by Leah (@leah_woodman) on Apr 25, 2017 at 4:19am PDT Trebah Gardens in Cornwall is a sub-tropical setting with a striking coastal backdrop. 6 / 35 Highclere Castle, Newbury A post shared by chevaleresk.se (@chevaleresk.se) on Apr 28, 2017 at 4:21am PDT Calling all Downton Abbey fans — get married where the TV show was filmed, at Highclere Castle in Newbury. 7 / 35 Nash Point Lighthouse, South Wales A post shared by wafi (@wafi_b) on Apr 22, 2017 at 4:15pm PDT A lighthouse is an unusual and pretty setting for a wedding, and what makes Nash Point Lighthouse in South Wales particularly special is that it is actually still operational. 8 / 35 Syon Park, Surrey A post shared by Create Food (@createfood) on Apr 20, 2017 at 7:31am PDT The Great Conservatory at Syon Park in Surrey is impressive enough, but even more stunning when lit up. 9 / 35 Hawkstone Park Follies, Shropshire A post shared by Steve McHugh 🇬🇧 (@stevemchugh02) on Aug 30, 2016 at 12:43pm PDT For an outdoor wedding surrounded by beautiful structures, Hawkstone Park Follies hosts ceremonies at its Grotto. 10 / 35 Ness Botanic Gardens, Liverpool A post shared by Mark (@fotosmark) on Mar 26, 2017 at 12:20am PDT Hold your ceremony in a natural setting at Ness Botanic Gardens in Liverpool. 11 / 35 Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland A post shared by Visit Britain GCC (@visitbritaingcc) on Nov 28, 2016 at 5:27am PST Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland is an incredibly beautiful setting for a coastal and castle wedding. 12 / 35 Roman Baths And Pump Room, Somerset A post shared by The Roman Baths (@theromanbaths) on Apr 24, 2017 at 7:56am PDT Take a trip back in time for your ceremony at the Roman Baths and reception at the Pump Room at this iconic venue in Bath, Somerset, voted the UK's top Historic Wedding Venue for 2017. 13 / 35 Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire A post shared by Richard Annable (@tinks1812) on Apr 22, 2017 at 1:33pm PDT If ruins and views are your perfect backdrop, then Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire is ideal, dating back to the 11th century. You can even get wed in a torchlit midnight ceremony. 14 / 35 Forde Abbey, Dorset A post shared by Forde Abbey and Gardens (@fordeabbey) on Apr 8, 2017 at 10:56am PDT The gardens and lake are just as stunning as the architecture at Forde Abbey in Dorset. 15 / 35 Strawberry Hill House, Surrey A post shared by Shelby Seu (@shelbyseu) on Apr 23, 2017 at 9:11am PDT Strawberry Hill House in Surrey looks like it's been transported to the UK from a fairy-tale world. 16 / 35 Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire A post shared by Adrian Head (@ade_hell_vice) on Sep 25, 2016 at 3:20am PDT Movie buffs will love heading to Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire for their ceremony. 17 / 35 Castell Coch, South Wales A post shared by Good Housekeeping UK (@goodhousekeepinguk) on Jan 25, 2017 at 9:04am PST Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in South Wales that makes for a beautiful setting. 18 / 35 The Royal Society of the Arts, London A post shared by RSA Weddings (@rsaweddings) on May 7, 2016 at 7:19am PDT Art lovers will adore holding their wedding amidst the paintings and sculptures at The Royal Society of the Arts in London. 19 / 35 Pennyhill Park, Surrey A post shared by Out On The Full (@outonthefull_rugby) on May 27, 2016 at 3:39am PDT For a country house wedding with style, Pennyhill Park in Surrey is perfection. There's also a spa. Bonus. 20 / 35 Achnagairn Castle, Inverness A post shared by Achnagairn Estate In Inverness (@achnagairnestate) on Jan 20, 2017 at 2:52am PST Achnagairn Castle in Inverness has been named Best Wedding Venue in the UK by Harper’s Bazaar, and provides that fairy-tale castle setting any princess bride would adore. 21 / 35 Polhawn Fort, Cornwall A post shared by Polhawn Fort (@polhawnfort) on Apr 25, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT If it's a dramatic cliff-side setting you're after, then Polhawn Fort in Cornwall is a stunning location. 22 / 35 Culzean Castle, Scotland A post shared by Culzean Castle & Country Park (@culzean) on Apr 8, 2017 at 1:11pm PDT Culzean Castle in Scotland is in a stunning setting surrounded by sandy coastline and flamboyant formal gardens. 23 / 35 Alnwick Garden Treehouse, Northumberland A post shared by Alnwick Garden (@alnwickgarden) on May 27, 2016 at 5:52am PDT Fancy getting married in a treehouse? Head to Alnwick Garden in Northumberland for a fairy-tale setting complete with fairy lights, rope walkways, and log fires. 24 / 35 Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye A post shared by Dunvegan Castle & Gardens (@dunvegancastle) on Apr 5, 2017 at 5:19am PDT Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye has hosted such special guests as the queen and Dr. Johnson, and it makes an incredible scenic location for a wedding. 25 / 35 Crockwell Farm, Northamptonshire A post shared by Crockwell Farm (@crockwellfarm) on Apr 19, 2017 at 3:47am PDT If you want an idyllic rural setting, Crockwell Farm in Northamptonshire has a vaulted barn and orchard pavilion for ceremonies. 26 / 35 Hampton Court House, Surrey A post shared by Victoria L (@victoria_lll) on Feb 5, 2017 at 2:25am PST Hampton Court House in Surrey sits in eight acres of 18th-century gardens, opposite Hampton Court Palace. 27 / 35 Preston Court, Kent A post shared by Preston Court (@prestoncourtweddingvenue) on Jul 23, 2016 at 6:48am PDT If you're looking for a boho setting in the Kent countryside, then Preston Court with its carousel and caravan is perfect. 28 / 35 Mussenden Temple, Northern Ireland A post shared by Sabrina (@irish.at.heart) on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:35pm PDT The cliff-top neoclassical 18th-century rotunda in Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Mussenden Temple dates back to 1783 and is perfect for bibliophiles, as it was originally a library. 29 / 35 Larmer Tree Garden, Wiltshire A post shared by The Wedding Secret (@theweddingsecret) on Feb 2, 2017 at 4:47am PST Stand on your very own stage at Larmer Tree Garden in Wiltshire. The Victorian Pleasure Garden also has oriental temples and pavilions to pose at. 30 / 35 Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire A post shared by Blenheim Palace (@blenheimpalace) on Mar 31, 2017 at 5:23am PDT Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the 18th-century baroque palace was also the setting for Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes' wedding! 31 / 35 Kilver Court, Somerset A post shared by Andy Barnes (@umbramalison) on Apr 22, 2017 at 7:16am PDT The 50-foot viaduct is a pretty magical backdrop for your wedding pictures at Kilver Court in Somerset. 32 / 35 Cressbrook Hall, Derbyshire A post shared by Cressbrook Hall Wedding Venue (@cressbrook_hall) on Mar 21, 2017 at 10:04am PDT Cressbrook Hall in Derbyshire's Peak District is surrounded by photogenic forests. 33 / 35 Kew Gardens Orangery, Surrey A post shared by Emelia (@emeliasj) on Mar 9, 2014 at 10:53am PDT Kew Gardens Orangery in Surrey has some of the most impressive windows you'll ever see, plus stunning gardens surrounding it, of course. 34 / 35 Cragwood Country House Hotel, Cumbria A post shared by jsitthichai (@jsitthichai) on Apr 18, 2017 at 2:48am PDT If you like the sound of a Lake District wedding with a twist, head to Cragwood Country House Hotel in Cumbria and take your guests on a champagne cruise across Lake Windermere from the private jetty. 35 / 35 WeddingsCastle HowardCley WindmillPortmerionBournemouth BeachThe Royal PavilionTrebah GardensHighclere CastleNash Point LighthouseSyon Park