Planning your big day can include a number of things to arrange. Among the biggest decisions is the location, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. Whether you’re looking for something chic, romantic or a real-life fairytale, you can find a location in the UK that will become love at first sight. The UK is peppered with a number of ancient monuments, natural beauty and world-famous buildings and historical sites, so finding the perfect location to say “I do” can be easier than you might imagine. Here are some spectacular and truly unique locations that will surely sweep you off your feet.
Quantock Hills
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a princess on your wedding day, St. Audries park set within the beautiful Quantock Hills is the perfect location. Named “Best Wedding Venue” of 2013 by Wedding Ideas Magazine, St. Audries Park is a stunning venue on a tranquil 100-acre lot filled with breathtaking views over the Bristol channel. A Georgian Orangery, magnificent banquet halls and estate cottages offer guests a wonderful scenery for a magical wedding experience.
Durdle Door – Dorset, England
Durdle Door offers the perfect backdrop for a beach wedding. The natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England is a great spot for pictures. The sandy shore, calm waters and perfect sunset location make Durdle Door a great spot for wedding photos.
Tresco Abbey Garden – The Isles of Scilly
Floral arrangements will not be an issue here. This 17-acre tropical garden is home to over 300 species of plants and flowers, coming from 80 different countries such as New Zealand and South Africa. Walk along the lush paths of gardens housing succulents, towering trees and brightly-colored flowers.
Warwickshire – West Midlands, England
Famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, couples getting married will find Warwickshire to be a poetically beautiful wedding destination. There are so many venue options in Warwickshire with so many estates, rolling hills and parks. Clear, blue skies and lush green gardens make Warwickshire the perfect backdrop for wedding photographers which can be seen in many portfolios of photographers in the area capturing couples big days. Whether it be central Warwick, Warwick Castle with it’s beautiful medieval feel or the surrounding towns including Stratford Upon Avon or Leamington Spa with their great scenary and history.
The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover is one of Britain’s most iconic natural features. For centuries, it has been a sign of hope and freedom, making it the perfect wedding destination. Reaching up over 300 feet in height and stretching over 10 miles, the White Cliffs of Dover offer views of the ocean, greenery and magnificent sunsets.