Finding your venue

Start from your three words and guest count. Decide between an all-inclusive venue and a dry-hire space, then shortlist three to five from our venue guides.

Lesson notes

Finding your venue

Now let's find your venue, starting from what you already know.

Your words and your number

Start with your three words and your guest count. They will rule out half the venues you see online straight away, which is a good thing.

All-inclusive or dry hire

There are two kinds of venue. All-inclusive venues provide food, drinks, staff and furniture. Dry-hire venues give you the space, and you bring in everything else. Dry hire gives you freedom, and more to organise.

Three to five, no more

Then shortlist three to five venues, no more. Our venue guides cover each area, with real weddings at many of them. Check your date options with each one before you visit.