Looking at venues and everything is coming out at between £8000 and £9000. I have a budget of about £12000, do you think I can do it? Most of the venues include a dinner, buffet, ceremony (though not the registrar) and some decorations, wine, champagne etc. And most offer the bridal suite too. However from looking on here people seem to be spending way less on their venues, is this because of where we are? (Hertfordshire). Does anyone know of any nice venues in Herts, Essex, London, or anywhere within about an hour and a half of St ALbans that are more reasonable, Im thinking about £6000-£7000? I love old tudor type venues or barn style venues, and we would really like everything on the same site, including the ceremony, reception and accommodation.
Thanks ladies!!
CommentAuthorKaya
It's really difficult to find a reasonably priced venues... especially as barely any of the venues put prices on website... and you can never get through to them when you call! We're struggling with venues atm aswell, we booked on sunday but since then lots of hidden charges have cropped up, so we're looking at a few more venues over the next few days to compare! ARGHHHHH! Stress overload! lol
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthorMrs (Dove) Pidgeon
I found this when we were originally planning the wedding in London. EVERYTHING was expensive.
Now a extremely happy German housewife and now a Mother!!!!
Islay Jean born 24th June in Hannover.
CommentAuthorKaya
Everything down south is expensive. GRRRRRRRRRR!
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthorMrs (Dove) Pidgeon
Apart from bus fares in London. Only cheap thing around! (Compared to the rest of the country that is)
Now a extremely happy German housewife and now a Mother!!!!
Islay Jean born 24th June in Hannover.
We went for a winter package - we booked the last date in the months and managed to get it half price (4k)- the only other option is a weekday wedding - thats usually cheaper. There are not that many cheap places in essex. my package is with Stockbrook Manor. x x x
CommentAuthorcecileinlondon
I have done my wedding at the Restaurant Le Gothique in London Wandsworth SW18, they do not do accomodation but they are located in a wonderfull building and they are registered for wedding. They have a French chef that do great cooking. You might look at my pics or at their website. They restaurant owner also have a 1957 RR that you can hire (he do the driving).
CommentAuthorTinsel
Rebecca, I have posted a message on your wall :o)
07.04.12 - the best day of my life!
Living happily ever after as Mrs Nottage x
CommentAuthorGemstar
Hey Rebecca, I really like Gaynes Park Barn in Essex. It was my second choice venue, went with Rivervale Barn in the end as nearer home x
CommentAuthorammo
vaulty manor is so lovely i went there for awedding last year.
CommentAuthorPuddleduck87
Where abouts are you in Herts? I'm in North Herts, Hitchin to be precise. I will keep an eye out for you if you would like me to. x
CommentAuthorPuddleduck87
Sorry, just re-read your post. I take it its St Albans? x
CommentAuthorhollyjt1985
im getting married in a golf and country club in essex, Lords. you dont pay a hire charge for the venue, its charged per head. we have 60 day and 60 evening and dj and it works out about £4600. That includes reception drinks, wedding breakfast, table wine, toast drinks, table lining, dj. its really lovely.
CommentAuthorKelley
Heya i live in st albans and have found a few. do you know the irish club off the A414 opposite ayletts where having it there with huge marquee. for us in total its all about £5000 and the woman there does lovely food or you can get your own caterers, message me if you want more details xx
CommentAuthorKelley
theres also hatfield oak hotel, the ware priory, the edgwarebury hotel in borehamwood which is gorgeous! all i can think of now ill come back x
CommentAuthorKelley
theres also pendley manor.
CommentAuthorKelley
thats all i can think of at the mo, but were still looking for our final choice venue so will let you know if i come across anything xx
CommentAuthorweenymoo
we are getting married in upminster, essex. The whole wedding will cost me £8000. Our venue is about £4000, which includes the hire of the room for the ceremony, 4 course meal for 80 people, wine, toast drink, reception drink, and evening buffet for 100 people. you do have to pay the regastar. if you want the website let me know
CommentAuthorTinsel
Hey Tins. You're near me! Where are you getting married? :o)
07.04.12 - the best day of my life!
Living happily ever after as Mrs Nottage x
CommentAuthoremma21085
I'm getting married at Maidens Barn, High Easter (nr Stansted) and it will be around £6000 for the venue (that's ceremony and reception), 3 course meal for 50ish people, and buffet for up to 200 people. Oh and drinks (reception drinks and wine with the meal). There isn't accomodation on site but there's plenty of places near by.
