So earlier this month, we looked at some unique venues in the Caribbean but what choice is available closer to home, in the UK?

One man who’s spent a lot of time looking at wedding locations across the length and breadth of the UK is Bob Harrison – the co-founder of WeddingVenues.Com – an online directory of civil ceremony and reception locations.

Bob and his business partner Andrew Clarke launched WeddingVenues.Com after Bob and his wife Wendy spent months driving from location to location before they finally found their perfect venue.

With more than 5000 UK venues listed, Bob has more than a few ideas on finding a great location for your big day. However for those who are not sure whether the UK is for them he suggests the UK stands out from the crowd due to the amazing architecture and countryside, which is second to none.

Here are a few examples of his favourites:

The other reason the UK stands out is the fact that you have to be married under a permanent structure whereas in the Caribbean the beach or almost anywhere gets the nod. If you are looking for something quite unique like an old railway station, theatre or even pump room the UK offers an amazing variety unrivalled anywhere else.

To hear Bob’s wedding venue tips and possible locations for you to think about, head to our latest podcast  at  www.pierrecarr.com/podcast.

Next week we drop part 2 of our wedding venue tips, but until then

Happy Planning!