The Balmoral, Edinburgh

The five-star Balmoral has a grand ballroom for up to 320 guests with the original chandeliers and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Contact: 0131 556 2414, www.rfhotels.com

Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire

Brocket Hall has a magnificent vaulted ballroom seating up to 160 guests with the option of using one of Britain’s longest antique tables. Contact: 01707 335241, www.brocket-hall.com

Claridge’s, London

The art deco ballroom at Claridge’s can fit 240 guests for a seated reception and has its own beautiful revolving door entrance. Contact: 020 7409 6229, www.claridges.co.uk

Clearwell Castle, Gloucestershire

A stunning 18th-century castle, the ballroom at Clearwell Castle can be arranged with a 75ft aisle for ceremonies or with reception tables for up to 160 guests. Contact: 01594 832320, www.countryhouseweddings.com

The Conrad Hotel, London

The Drake’s Ballroom at The Conrad Hotel has floor to ceiling windows overlooking Chelsea Harbour with room for up 200 guests seated for dinner. Contact: 020 7823 3000, www.conradlondon.com

The Dorchester, London

The ballroom at The Dorchester has hosted countless glittering balls since being built in the 1930s and hosts banquets for up to 510 guests. Contact: 020 7629 8888, www.dorchesterhotel.com

Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire

The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire has a beautiful ballroom in keeping with the Georgian style of the building, seating up to 200 guests. Contact: 01252 853000, www.fourseasons.com

The Grand, West Sussex

The Grand Hotel, known as ‘The White Palace’, has a 19th-century, stucco-decorated ballroom with plenty of natural light and can hold up to 180 seated guests. Contact: 01323 412345, www.grandeastbourne.com

Gosfield Hall, Essex

Overlooking a beautiful lake, Gosfield Hall has a stunning Georgian façade and a magnificent eighteenth-century ballroom, which seats up to 110 guests. Contact 01787 472914, www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London

Situated in Knightsbridge, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower has a silk-lined ballroom with cherry panelling and Viennese chandeliers, accommodating up to 330 guests seated. Contact: 020 7858 7063, www.jumeirahcarltontower.com

The Landmark, London

One of the city’s leading luxury hotels, The Landmark has a light and airy ballroom with room for up to 320 guests seated. Contact: 020 761 8000, www.landmarklondon.co.uk

Langham Hotel, London

At the top of Regent Street, the Langham is an elegant setting with a beautiful Baroque ballroom that holds up to 350 guests seated. Contact: 020 7636 1000, www.langhamhotels.co.uk

Park Lane, London

The Park Lane Hotel located on Piccadilly has a stunning Art Deco ballroom, accommodating up to 600 guests banquet style. Contact: 020 7499 6321, www.sheraton.com/theparklane

Riverbank Park Plaza, London

The ballroom at the Riverbank Park Plaza has cutting edge design and can cater for up to 660 guests for a seated reception. Contact: 020 7958 8000, www.riverbankparkplaza.com

Waldorf Hilton, London

The Palm Court at the Waldorf Hilton holds up to 150 guests and was the original inspiration for the ballroom on the Titanic. Contact: 020 7759 4096, www.hilton.co.uk/waldorf