Our stunning 13th century hotel is one of the most romantic Salisbury wedding venues, and we’re located right in the heart of Salisbury. With Salisbury Cathedral just a five minute walk away, can you think of a more stunning backdrop for those all important photographs on your big day?
Our 4 star hotel offers 60 unique hotel rooms, perfect for your friends and family travelling in for your big day.
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From the very first minute, you’ll be in the safe hands of our expert wedding team, who have worked on over 500 weddings in the last 10 years alone.
Come and join us for a personal tour and we’ll show you around the hotel, share our top wedding tips with you and answer any questions that you may have.
Really can’t recommend you guys enough. Had our wedding on 3/9/21 and you couldn’t have done more for us!! ❤️
Rachel and John, January 2022
We’re a licensed wedding venue in Salisbury, giving you the simple option of holding your marriage ceremony and reception in the same wedding venue.
You’ll have the choice of two beautiful wedding suites for your ceremony. We can accommodate up to 70 guests, with both suites also ideal if you’re looking for an intimate wedding venue in Salisbury.
The Marlborough Room is beautiful and bright, with its own private entrance, private bar and direct access to our stunning courtyard. It can accommodate wedding ceremonies for up to 70 guests. Being away from the main part of the hotel, you’ll enjoy a little more privacy here.
Alternatively, The Vine Restaurant is one of the oldest rooms in our 13th century hotel. With high ceilings and original oak beams, it offers romance in abundance. Accommodating wedding ceremonies for up to 70 guests.
We’ve put together our most popular decorations into one simple and stress-free package, to give your wedding ceremony the wow factor.
Our package includes:
We can accommodate weddings of 60-120 guests. So whether you’re looking for large or small wedding venues in Salisbury, The Red Lion Hotel might just be your dream wedding venue.
No matter which of our two wedding suites you choose, you’ll enjoy access to our picturesque courtyard. The perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs and a great place for you and your guests to escape for some fresh air.
We’re conveniently located in Salisbury city centre – within easy reach by road, rail or air. So your guests (near or far) should have no trouble finding us.
A truly unique wedding venue in Salisbury with history at its core (and charm in every knot of wood) – that’s The Red Lion Hotel to a T.
Wedding breakfasts are held in your choice of two beautiful suites, with the largest being able to accommodate up to 70 guests. Once you’ve tasted our food and drink you’ll understand why we’re rated as one of the best wedding venues in Salisbury.
Your wedding breakfast will be created by our talented team of chefs using fresh, locally sourced produce where possible. And of course, catering for all dietary requirements.
Our menus are just a starting point, if there’s something that you would like for your wedding breakfast then we’re very flexible.
Download our brochure if you’d like to see what’s included on our wedding menus.
Hotel wedding venues are a great choice as your guests have the convenient option of staying over. The Red Lion Hotel Salisbury offers 60 stylishly appointed bedrooms for your guests, all at a discounted room rate.
Newlyweds will get a complimentary stay; our gift to you for your first night as a married couple. With options to upgrade to one of our stunning honeymoon suites.
Our three wedding packages have everything you need for your special day. And of course, if you have any specific requirements, please speak to our friendly wedding team as we can tailor any of our packages to suit your individual needs. It’s your wedding day after all.
Welcome drink – Buck’s Fizz or orange juice
Venue hire – Wedding breakfast & reception room hire in the Marlborough Room*
Wedding breakfast – Three course wedding breakfast
Wine with meal – A glass of wine for each guest
Toast drink – A glass of sparkling wine for each guest
Evening reception – Four item finger buffet
Sunday – Thursday |
Friday | Saturday (and Bank Holiday Sunday) |
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2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
May-Oct | £4,050 | £4,510 | £4,970 | £4,450 | £4,910 | £5,370 | £4,850 | £5,310 | £5,770 |
Nov-Apr | £3,750 | £4,210 | £4,670 | £4,150 | £4,610 | £5,070 | £4,550 | £5,010 | £5,470 |
Wedding ceremony room hire is £500 for The Marlborough Room or upgrade to The Vine for £750.
£50pp for additional wedding breakfast guests (up to 70 guests). £55 from 2025 & £60 from 2026.
£16pp for additional evening guests (up to 120 guests). £19 from 2025 & £22 from 2026.
Children’s package available for £25 per child up to 10 years old (£27 per child from 2025).
* Upgrade to The Vine for an additional £500
Welcome drink – A glass of prosecco or Pimm’s per guest
Venue hire – Ceremony, wedding breakfast & reception room hire in the Marlborough Room*
Wedding breakfast – Four course wedding breakfast
Wine with meal – Two glasses of wine per guest
Toast drink – A glass of prosecco per guest
Evening reception – Six item finger buffet
Sunday – Thursday |
Friday | Saturday (and Bank Holiday Sunday) |
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2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
May-Oct | £6,295 | £6,755 | £7,215 | £6,695 | £7,155 | £7,615 | £7,095 | £7,555 | £8,015 |
Nov-Apr | £5,995 | £6,455 | £6,915 | £6,395 | £6,855 | £7,315 | £6,795 | £7,255 | £7,715 |
£70pp for additional wedding breakfast guests (up to 70 guests). £75 from 2025 & £80 from 2026.
£24pp for additional evening guests (up to 120 guests). £27 from 2025 & £30 from 2026.
Children’s package available for £25 per child up to 10 years old (£27 per child from 2025).
If you choose a date from 1st January to 31st March 2025 on our Gold package, you’ll receive a FREE Dressed To Impress Ceremony Decoration Package worth £600!
* Upgrade your wedding ceremony to The Vine for an additional £250. Upgrade your wedding breakfast & evening reception to The Vine for an additional £500.
Welcome drink – Unlimited drinks station for 90 minutes with prosecco or bottled beer
Venue hire – Ceremony, wedding breakfast & reception room hire in The Marlborough Room*
Wedding breakfast – Four course choice wedding breakfast
Wine with meal – Three glasses of wine per guest
Toast drink – A glass of champagne per guest
Evening reception – Six item finger buffet
Sunday – Thursday |
Friday | Saturday (and Bank Holiday Sunday) |
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2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
May-Oct | £9,425 | £9,885 | £10,345 | £9,825 | £10,285 | £10,745 | £10,225 | £10,685 | £11,145 |
Nov-Apr | £9,125 | £9,585 | £10,045 | £9,525 | £9,985 | £10,445 | £9,925 | £10,385 | £10,845 |
£120pp for additional wedding breakfast guests (up to 70 guests). £125 from 2025 & £130 from 2026.
£24pp for additional evening guests (up to 120 guests). £27 from 2025 & £30 from 2026.
Children’s package available for £25 per child up to 10 years old (£27 per child from 2025).
* Upgrade your wedding ceremony to The Vine for an additional £250. Upgrade your wedding breakfast & evening reception to The Vine for an additional £500.
Choose any weekend date in the next nine months and enjoy weekday prices! Your dream wedding just became more affordable! We have availability in the following months, get in touch to request a full list of dates.
SILVER | GOLD | DIAMOND | |
Nov 2024 | £3,750 (usually £4,550) |
£5,995 (usually £6,795) |
£9,125 (usually £9,925) |
Jan 2025 | £4,210 (usually £5,010) |
£6,455 (usually £7,255) |
£9,585 (usually £10,385) |
Feb 2025 | £4,210 (usually £5,010) |
£6,455 (usually £7,255) |
£9,585 (usually £10,385) |
Mar 2025 | £4,210 (usually £5,010) |
£6,455 (usually £7,255) |
£9,585 (usually £10,385) |
Apr 2025 | £4,210 (usually £5,010) |
£6,455 (usually £7,255) |
£9,585 (usually £10,385) |
May 2025 | £4,510 (usually £5,310) |
£6,755 (usually £7,555) |
£9,885 (usually £10,685) |
Jun 2025 | £4,510 (usually £5,310) |
£6,755 (usually £7,555) |
£9,885 (usually £10,685) |
If you choose a date from 1st January to 31st March 2025 on our Gold package, you’ll receive a FREE Dressed To Impress Ceremony Decoration Package worth £600!
Thanks for our beautiful wedding celebration. Everything was perfect.
Dinah and Ralph, September 2021
Come and see for yourself why we’re one of the most popular hotel wedding venues Salisbury has to offer. Simply choose a day and time from the calendar below that is convenient for you to join us for a one hour guided tour with a member of our wedding team.
We also have limited availability in the evenings, please get in touch to enquire about these appointments.
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If you’re looking for beautiful wedding venues, Salisbury is definitely a great choice. There aren’t any other wedding reception venues in Salisbury with as much history and culture as The Red Lion Hotel – we’re the oldest purpose-built hotel in Europe after all!
Weddings in Salisbury are always special, and we’re here to make sure that yours is the day that you’ve always dreamed of.
Lovely quaint hotel with lots of charm and atmosphere. Food and service excellent and very reasonably priced meals and drinks. We had a superior room with a comfortable four poster bed and a lovely beamed ceiling. The wedding was beautiful and the hotel staff worked very hard to ensure all went well. Overall a lovely hotel which I would recommend.
Best Western Red Lion Hotel
My daughter has just had her wedding reception at the Red Lion and I would recommend it for value for money and service. The Events Manager was delightful and ensured the day went without a hitch, all the staff were extremely polite and helpful. I would like to thank everyone who worked on Saturday 19th August for making it such an enjoyable occasion.
Wedding reception
Superb venue with fantastic employees who created a fantastic wedding day to remember, which every single person whom attended has fantastic memories of such a brilliant day, many, many thanks for the staff going that extra mile for us.
Mr M Misselbrook
We’re located right in the heart of Salisbury city centre, just a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
4 Milford Street, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP1 2AN
Do we have to pay any room hire for our wedding?
Our Silver wedding package includes wedding breakfast and reception room hire, but not ceremony room hire. Our Gold and Diamond wedding packages include all rooms.
Do you allow outside caterers?
The Red Lion Hotel Salisbury will only allow catering provided by its own chef and cannot allow any outside catering either from professional caterers or family members.
Can we bring our own wine and champagne to the wedding breakfast or reception?
No.
What time does the wedding reception have to finish?
All wedding parties finish at 12am latest. However, any wedding guests staying in the hotel will be able to purchase drinks from our bar after this time.
Can we provide our own entertainment?
Yes, you are welcome to organise your own entertainment.
Can wedding parties be on different board basis?
Wedding guests can stay over on a bed & breakfast or room-only basis.
Can we bring our own recorded music? if yes, which devices can be used?
Yes, we can play music from most mobile phones. Please speak to us in advance so that we can check and confirm.
When do you need to know final wedding guest numbers?
Please confirm this with us at least one month before your wedding day.
When do we need to pay?
A deposit of £750 needs to be paid no more than 14 days after setting the provisional date. Six months prior to the wedding day we will require 50% of your total price. Final balance payable four weeks prior to the wedding date.
Are dogs or other pets allowed to be part of my wedding?
Unfortunately we only allow guide dogs in our hotel.
What days can I get married at the hotel?
You can hold your wedding at The Red Lion Hotel Salisbury on any day of the week.
How many people can you sit in the wedding ceremony?
Our wedding ceremonies can accommodate up to 70 guests.
What time can you have the marriage ceremony?
Your wedding ceremony can take place between 10am and 4pm. This is the time that the registrars will conduct ceremonies.
I want to supply my own chair covers and table decorations, is this possible?
Yes
Am I allowed to bring in additional services such as sweet cart, photo booth, casino tables for the evening etc?
Yes
Can my photographer visit the venue prior to the wedding day?
Yes, this is a great idea so that they can become familiar with the hotel if they’ve not photographed here before. Please ask them to contact us in advance so that we can give them the time and attention they need for their visit.
Are there any discounts for my guests staying at the hotel?
Yes, we offer a preferential B&B room rate for all your wedding guests. Please speak to us about this for more details.
When can my guests book their accommodation?
As early as you wish them to, there is no time frame for this. The earlier the better due to availability, unless you pre-book rooms on an allocation basis.
Can we hire out the whole hotel exclusively?
We would consider this for bespoke weddings, but the cost for you may not be feasible. If your wedding is in the Marlborough Room you’ll be away from the main part of the hotel anyway giving you the feeling of exclusivity.
Is there plenty of parking for my guests?
We have limited parking spaces in our hotel but there are two public car parks within a few minutes’ walk. Find out more about parking at our hotel. There’s also great public transport links as we’re right in the centre of Salisbury.
Does the venue allow confetti to be thrown?
Yes, biodegradable confetti can be used.
Are lit candles allowed in the venue?
Unfortunately we don’t allow lit candles to be used at weddings within the hotel.
Do you have access for disabled guests?
Yes
Can we set up the day before?
We always try to accommodate this request and usually you’ll be able to have access to the room late afternoon on the day before your wedding. If you need to set up earlier, we can discuss a small hire fee for you to keep the room vacant for the whole day.
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