- £16,000
- £12,000 to £21,430
- £21,000
- £12,858
What the data tells us
Nation context
| Nation | Venues | Median | Mid range | Score 90+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 146 | £12,000 | £8,500 to £16,500 | 47 |
| Northern Ireland | 157 | £12,000 | £8,500 to £16,500 | 48 |
| Ireland | 336 | £12,858 | £8,572 to £14,572 | 35 |
| Scotland | 125 | £13,250 | £12,000 to £21,750 | 44 |
| England | 495 | £21,000 | £18,000 to £28,000 | 139 |
What this number includes
Venue-controlled spend covers what the venue typically controls for that guest band: hire, typical or required food and drink, and compulsory exclusivity or accommodation where the evidence supports it. Photographer, dress, flowers and other external suppliers sit outside this Index.
Treat the median as a starting point for a shortlist, not as a target quote. A venue below the median may still become more expensive once guest numbers, season, catering rules, accommodation and travel are included.
What to do next
Use the figures here to set a realistic starting point, then move from the market pattern to a region, venue type and individual venue profile.
The research is comparative rather than a quotation. Recheck the venue's current inclusions, guest assumptions, season, accommodation and supplier requirements before treating any figure as your wedding budget.