how much did your venue cost

74jax

Room in hotel licensed for wedding ~ £100.00
Evening party ~ £25 per head minimum of 50 people

LEJC

reformedEffortmaker wrote: »

Thank you all very much for your replies. I have learnt the following

1. The pricing range is HUGE. People on here have posted everything from £0 to £15k
2. What you get for that price also varies greatly, I cant believe people have got venue, 3 course meals, reception drinks, dj, toastmaster for under 3k!. I can only assume that this is nowhere near London
3. I thought I was a good negotiator but clearly I am not that good!.

I spoke to the venue today, to be politely told that the quote doesnt include the tables and chairs??!!
I think this site has got me scared to spend money, I have almost become obsessed with sticking to my budget to the point where I now need to post on here to help me make decisions haha!!

Thats the "beauty "of weddings...they can cost as much or as little as you want to spend...the trick is to get the day that you want at the most competative price...or at least the price you are willing to pay....
Everyones desire and wish and indeed expectation of their wedding is different...and the person who spends the minimum is no less married than the person who spends the maximum...but where this board really helps brides I think is that everyone shares ideas of how to make their day individual and special to them,and there are a few "great searchers" on here who love the challenge of being shown a picture of something and helping eachother to find a suitable alternative.
It is about money saving,but its more about getting value for your money... its also a great place to vent flustrations or ask advice from those who are going through or have been through similar and ultimately its about you having the most wonderful wedding....and life together.

continualdiamond

My venue was £300 from 11am - 11pm.

I got married & had the reception in the same place. After the ceremony whilst having photos taken and guests having drinks they set out the tables and put the center pieces out & set up the cake as well.

I had a buffet meal which was £420 and the bar tab was £360, though the bar tab grew throughout the night to that as guests and family members ended up putting money on to it.

Had no dj, we set up a play list on our ipod and used the venues ipod dock. Even used the ipod for my wedding entrance music.

Can't believe though that mine is approaching being a year ago.

AF2000

Our venue was free, no hire charge, but with a minimum charge of £2000 which we'll be spending easily on food/booze etc..

When we were looking we found such a big variation.. We went to one place which quoted us £1800 for exclusive use of the grounds (sounded ok we thought) until they added there was an extra £4000 charge for the marquee! It was the sort of venue where you had to have te marquee!

I really dislike all the hidden extras.. Where you are quoted one price and then told it's extra for tables or a cake stand etc..! Add the word wedding to anything and it seems it gives license to double the price!

Stephb1986_2

This is what we're getting

On Arrival…

We will roll the Red Carpet out and your guests will receive a warm welcome by your personal toastmaster with a Pimms & lemonade, a Bucks Fizz or a Bottle of Premium Brand Beer… A selection of Canap!s will be circulated amongst your guests.


Wedding Breakfast

Choose one from the following options:

Crown of Galia Melon (v)
Midori marinated strawberries, Champagne sorbet

French Duck a la Orange Pate
Wrapped in butter with onion marmalade, Cumberland sauce, toasted brioche

Garlic Portobello Mushrooms
Cheese and herb crust, cream sauce

***

Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Saut!ed in lemon butter and paired with a rich chicken and merlot sauce

Roast Sirloin of British Beef
Homemade Yorkshire pudding, red wine gravy

Slowly Roasted Leg of British Lamb
Finished with garlic, redcurrant and rosemary jus

***

Strawberry Crème Brulee
Caramelised sugar top, almond shortbread biscuits

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Even stickier sauce, vanilla ice cream

White Chocolate and Raspberry Torte
Raspberry compote, Belgium chocolate ice cream

Our own Westminster speciality Blend Coffee & Tea & Chocolate Mints


Evening Reception

A hot supper of your choice between Bacon or Sausage Barms, Lasagne, Chilli con Carne or Lancashire Hotpot, all served with appropriate accompaniments


Also included…

Personalised Menu Cards
Impressive Silver Candelabras with Mirrored Bases and Crystals
Personal Wedding Co-ordinator
Official Toastmaster
Sterling Silver Round or Square Cake Stand
White or Ivory Linen
Colour co-ordinated chair sashes & swaging
Choice of Black, White or Ivory Chair Covers
Guests will have 2 glasses from a choice of Red, White or Rose Wine
A Classic Glass of French Sparkling Wine will be served to Toast your Future Happiness

The Wedding Package for the Library and The Chapel £3700 and is based on 60 Guests attending the Day Reception and 100 Guests attending the Evening Reception. Additional Day Reception Guests £59pp Evening Reception Only £10pp

Instead of the sausage baps in the evening I got this instead

Whole hog roast with apple sauce
crispy golden crackling served with sage and onion stuffing

served with fresh baked baps

cheshire mature smoked cheese, roasted vegetable and
pine nut terrine with sticky tomato jam

served with fresh baked baps

a selection of crisp seasonal salads with dressings

pesto and pine nut pasta salad

mediterranean pearl cous cous

creamy cheese and red onion coleslaw

new potato salad with chives

ALL FOR £3700

Steph xx

cats2012

Steph I'm jealous!! Are you off peak or weekday or anything??

picklepick

Ours cost approx 8k. An Elizabethan manor house.
including full exclusivity all day and night, use of the chapel, free flowing welcome drinks, 3 course wedding breakfast, petit fours, free flowing wine with meal, toast drinks and roast pork and chips evening buffet all for 120 people. Also 10 bedrooms with breakfast.
That was a Saturday in June.

Stephb1986_2

cats2012 wrote: »

Steph I'm jealous!! Are you off peak or weekday or anything??

No it's a Saturday wedding 5th of April 2014 so very early wedding season

this is our venue http://www.thurnham-hall.co.uk/

Katy84

We're paying £600 for a National Trust house for the ceremony then sole use of their gardens and barn for the reception. Includes flowers in the house but that's it. We did manage to get it for half price though so I think we've got a great deal
xk

spiritus

We have paid £ 1590 for the use of a Masonic Lodge (we're not members).

This price includes rental of the building, 3 course meal, drinks on arrival as well as half a bottle of wine per guest and toast drinks.

It also includes rental of the bar area and the price also includes the evening buffet.

The interior of the building is stunning with wood panelled walls, stained glass windows, impressive staircase etc. It's a 1928 building and is full of character.

Some masonic lodges are more modern and therefore lack character but it's an idea worth considering.