Weddings

Thinking of getting married in Brighton? With a host of unique locations, from the exquisite Royal Pavilion to the famous Brighton Pier, Brighton is the perfect choice for a wedding. 

Getting married in Brighton is funky, fun and fashionable

Funky, fun and fashionable, as well as compact, with an amazing range of great hotels, it's ideally situated for travel by air, road and rail. And with such a great range of wedding venues in Brighton, you'll be spoilt for choice for the big day.

And with it's thriving LGBT community, gay and lesbian friendly hotels, bustling nightlife and laid back, cosmopolitan atmosphere, Brighton is also the top place in the country for same-sex weddings. Find out more on Marriages & Civil Partnerships in Brighton in our LGBT Brighton section.

Wedding venues in Brighton

From the traditional venue to the decadently extravagant and even the downright quirky, you'll find a great selection of wedding venues in Brighton to choose from.

The venues below all have wedding licenses. From the more traditional venue to the extravagance of historic buildings like the Royal Pavilion, Brighton is pretty much guaranteed to make any wedding special.

Hotels in Brighton & Hove

Make things easy and do it all at the hotel. Catering is usually available and at the end of the night you can just flop into bed….

• The Brighton Hotel - friendly, Grade II listed, seafront hotel opposite the famous Brighton Bandstand & moments from the West Pier & British Airways i360.
• The Claremont - first in the City to be awarded the prestigious 5 star guest accommodation.
• Hilton Brighton Metropole - elegant Victorian hotel situated in a prime position on Brighton's cosmopolitan seafront.
• Drakes Hotel - opulent and serene design on Brighton's seafront.
• Holiday Inn Brighton-Seafront - great views out to sea and moments from the beach.
• My Brighton - 'a hotel where Freddie Mercury might have met the Maharishi'.
• Old Ship Hotel - immense character and rich history on Brighton seafront.
• The Grand Hotel - luxury in a prime seaside location.
• Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront Hotel - luxury hotel overlooking the sea and backing onto 'The Lanes'. 
• Hotel du Vin - boutique hotel situated in The Lanes, just a short walk from the beach.
• Blanch House - This stylish Kemp Town hotel has a 'green' ethos for weddings & civil partnerships.
• The Brighton Harbour Hotel - based on the seafront the hotel has its own luxury spa, perfect for unwinding before the big day!

Cultural

Steeped in heritage, Brighton offers a cultural cauldron of venues for the most discerning wedding ceremony…

• The Royal Pavilion - one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles.
• Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club - This historic hotel is set in the stunning Sussex countryside.
• Brighton Bandstand - exchange vows on the historic Victorian bandstand overlooking the beach.
• Duke of York's Picturehouse - The oldest continuously operating cinema can also be hired for weddings, the perfect venue for film fans!
• Preston Manor - Fans of Downton Abbey will love the upstairs, downstairs atmosphere of this Edwardian manor house. 

Alternative

Your chance to be a bit quirky!

• British Airways i360 - Love is in the air - 450 feet in the air to be precise!
• Proud Cabaret - With its baroque decor 'the ballroom' is a fabulous place for a wedding.
• Brighton Racecourse - set high on the Sussex Downs, with stunning views over Brighton & Hove and the English Channel.
• The Sussex County Ground - get hitched in a cricket ground (howzat!) - home ground of the country's oldest cricket club.
• Yellowave Beach Sports - sun and sand on Brighton's beachfront.
• Brighton Pier - the famous pier and everything that comes with it.

Wedding Party Venues 

If you've got the wedding ceremony booked but need a seperate venue for the celebration then check out our Wedding Party venues in Brighton page. 

Need help arranging a wedding in Brighton?

Get everything you want from your wedding completely hassle free, with the help of Brighton and Hove Registry Office - free advice on wedding arrangements from the ceremony to the wedding music…

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Check out the accommodation, restaurants and things to do sections for lots of ideas to make your wedding celebrations go with a swing.