So you have decided that you would like a home-grown wedding.
You want more autonomy over decisions regarding décor, catering, timings, budget etc. allowing you to stamp your own style and creativity on the whole occasion.
But where to find the right venue?
We have 26 years’ experience of planning and styling weddings.
Our focus on a day to day basis is on event production s0 we have worked with many clients who want a more unique, homegrown wedding.
In our experience, it is important to think outside the box when researching a venue for this type of wedding, so here are our top 3 tips for where you might begin:
Tip 1: Halls and Local Authority Venues
A good place to start is with halls and local authority venues.
Your local council website will list venues for hire and you can click here for an example listing.
You will find an array of venues to choose from.
Halls and community venues are often overlooked but we have both organised and dressed so many weddings in fantastic venues which have been found just by looking through local authority websites.
Many of them give you outside space and can be more flexible with timings, so you might be able to hire for the whole weekend too!
Tip 2: National Garden Scheme
Another place to look is the National Garden Scheme.
These are privately owned houses or gardens that generally open for only a limited number of days per year.
Whilst many of them may not be suitable for weddings, by doing your research you may well find something truly remarkable for a marquee setting.
We’ve found some really fabulous venues previously which have provided the perfect backdrop for our client’s weddings.
And a few of these decided to become fully fledged wedding venues as a result!
Tip 3: Holiday Lets
Try “googling” holiday lets for weddings.
These venues can be ideal for smaller groups. Check the details to see how many can be seated for dinner or whether you can hire a marquee for the grounds.
We have both organised and dressed weddings in these types of venues and love the fact that they allow you to enjoy a whole weekend with your guests.
Some of our favourites are:
The Stressfree Wedding Hub
We really hope you’ve found this blog helpful and if you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us.
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