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Wedding Venues in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

We have so many beautiful and unique rural, historic and characterful wedding venues in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley perfect for getting married in style. You could choose to have your wedding at a boutique country hotel, in underground caves, in a rustic barn or in a historic former hunting lodge. Or how about in a Grade II listed theatre, at a heritage railway, on a golf course or at a 14th century monastery. Our area offers many small, rural wedding venues too if you are looking for something more intimate for your special day.

Whether your wedding is going to be held outdoor or indoor, surrounded by our gorgeous landscapes you'll always have the perfect backdrop for those all important wedding photographs. From riverside views to ancient woodlands, tranquil lakes to breathtaking viewpoints there is countryside at every turn offering plenty of opportunities for capturing the most romantic rural wedding photos. Weddings should be special after all and here in the Dean Wye you're guaranteed a very unique ceremony and reception.

Rural wedding venue Symonds Yat Wye Valley

Below you'll find our fantastic range of wedding venues in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley to choose from.

Wedding Service Providers

We also have local photographers, caterers and many unique experiences which can come to you on the day. You could have your rings carried to you by an owl or hire some archery to keep the guests entertained, and don't forget about all our lovely local produce too, with breweries, cider makers, vineyards and gin distilleries galore your guests will love sampling the local delicacies. Then when you need places for your guests to stay we have a wide range of hotels, cottages, glamping sites, pubs and more too.

Hen and Stag Weekends in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Before the big day why not organise your stag or hen party in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, with many of our activity providers offering great fun weekends for groups of all sizes. For adventurous hens and stags looking to get together with their closest friends before the big day, our area offers the perfect playground. From canoeing trips to high ropes adventures, gin making to chocolate classes our activity and experience providers will have everything your group needs to have some fun while spending quality time together.

Best wishes to all those looking to get married in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, remember to share your photos with us on social media using #DeanWye, we'd love to see you celebrating your big day here in our ancient forest and wild river valley.