The most instagrammable venues this year include Lusty Glaze and Clivenden House

Summer wedding season is in full swing as the warm weather sets the scene for thousands of couples to say their vows. Around 40% of all weddings take place during the peak summer months of June, July, and August, with August reigning as the most popular month to tie the knot.

With UK searches for 'wedding locations' soaring by 180% over the past months, wedding invite specialists Aura Print analysed Instagram hashtags to uncover the most photographed wedding venues on the social media platform, spotlighting the UK's most stunning backdrops for couples celebrating their big day.

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire was at number one while Cliveden house in Berkshire, photographed, was at number five and Lusty Glaze in Cornwall, also photographed, made it to number eight.

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire reigns as the most Instagrammable UK wedding venue for the second year running, boasting 212,000 Instagram hashtags - an 8% increase from 2024. Topping the list, this 18th-century Baroque palace set in the idyllic Cotswolds countryside is a picture-perfect wedding setting in any season. Its award-winning Formal Gardens and iconic Great Lake provide a perfect canvas for wedding photoshoots. The palace is a dream venue for film lovers to get hitched, having graced the background of renowned productions, from the more recent hit Netflix series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, to the iconic Harry Potter and James Bond movies.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com

Rounding off the top five most Instagrammed summer wedding venues is Cliveden House in Berkshire, achieving a notable 30,300 hashtags on Instagram. Nestled amidst over 300 acres of National Trust gardens, this Grade I listed stately home is packed with character year-round. Overlooking the River Thames, the capacious country house provides the ultimate setting for a glamorous wedding day.
https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk

Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay, Cornwall came in at number eight and is a must-visit with it's stunning coastline and stretch of sand. This privately owned cove tucked away on the north Cornish coast is only accessed via steps, and offers dreamy weddings under the stars.
https://www.lustyglaze.co.uk