So, you’re thinking about a wedding in the country? A city escape would be the perfect way to relax and enjoy your big day. When choosing to get married outside of the area you live in, it can take a little longer to find a wedding venue as you simply aren’t aware of what’s around.
These are our top tips for finding the perfect country wedding venue when you live in the big city.
Search a trustworthy wedding directory to find the best venues
Finding a wedding venue can be hard but an online wedding directory brings together all of the amazing venues in the area you desire. You can even narrow your search down with specifics like barn or outdoor wedding venues.
Look at transport links
Living within London, you’re used to having an incredible variety of transport links, but when you head into the countryside you will find a lot less. Say you’re looking to get married in the Norfolk countryside, look at the local tourist information website for the most recent advice on the transport links in that area. Your guests will thank you!
Visit as many venues in person as possible
If you’re on getting married a long way away from London, you may be tempted to only book the venue based on a virtual tour and some nice, staged pictures. It’s incredibly important to view the venue in person as there could be something that is being hidden like a building site ruining the beautiful view or a flight path running overhead. You can never be too careful, especially when you’re spending so much money!
Look at local suppliers
A big part of your experience at your wedding venue will be down to the suppliers you bring in. Sometimes, the venue you choose might just not have the right suppliers within reach and you could end up spending a lot more money to bring them in. Take a look at your preferred venue’s recommended suppliers list, if they have one, and do your research to make sure you’d be receiving the best possible service. You don’t want to reach for a canape, only to realise it’s completely unappealing!
Try to find all-inclusive wedding packages
If you’re looking to save some money, you’ll often be getting the best price from an all-inclusive wedding package. Much like all-inclusive holidays, you often can’t find a better price if you were to book all these things individually. A venue that offers accommodation, onsite catering, a cake stand, linens, cutlery, and seasonal décor will save you a lot of money and a lot of hassle. It can really take the stress out of wedding planning if you know all your décor and essentials are being provided by the same place, there’s no need to chase a million suppliers!
I hope these tips will help you plan an amazing wedding away from home! London may be where you live but the countryside is clearly the perfect place to celebrate your love for each other.
