So, you’ve said “YES” to your significant other then congratulations! Now you’re in the process of putting all the important pieces together to ensure you have the best special day possible.

You’ve picked the date, as well as choosing the best man and bridesmaids, and are now starting one of the most important decisions associated with weddings, selecting the venue.

With a plethora of spaces and venues out there, particularly for weddings, it can be tempting to go for a name you recognise and play it on the safe side. However, we wanted to shed a light on some alternative options that can be exactly what you’re looking for with independent venues, providing truly incredible spaces for the upcoming nuptials between you and your partner.

Unique Experiences

IXL Events Centre Dallas Burston Polo Club 

Just like your marital union, independent venues are unique, they can range anywhere from incredibly grand castles to charming, intimate farms with alpacas wearing bow ties, private chateaus with beautiful gardens, manor houses with private fun-fairs and practically everything in between.                                                

Independent venues bring with them a sense of character and individual personality that’s second to none, each with their own story, distinct history and charm. They’re great opportunities to impress and entertain your guests and provide the perfect basis for reinforcing the nature of your unique relationship.

It can be (as it should be) all about you…

Typically, chains have spaces that are shared with you and other customers, be it the communal space of a hotel or on their grounds.

As is often the case with independent venues,  there are fewer services to manage and will frequently offer exclusive use options, ensuring you and your wedding party have their full undivided attention.

Competitive rates

The cost of acquiring a venue can typically account to up to a third of the wedding budget. That said, independent venues provide bespoke wedding experiences to suit whatever the budget, with potential for adding your own special touches.

Location 

Warren house

As they say in property, “location, location, location”- that sentiment certainly extends to wedding venues too.

Particularly with spaces like farms, manors and chateaus, independent venues can be excellently situated, with private land and  picturesque scenery spanning acres, allowing for even more of a personalised and unique take to your wedding day.

Madingley Hall

From deciding on giant tipi tents within the grounds to hog roasts, or simply keeping everything indoor and partying the night away, independent venues are great for ensuring you and your wedding party can celebrate and relax knowing it’s all about having a fantastic, memory-making night that will be undisturbed.

Independent venues provide authenticity 

Sophia Gardens Cardiff

Essentially covered in all the above points in one way or another, independent venues allow couples to have a beautiful day that captures their own personality and provides essence to the reason they fell in love, with each other and the venue they’ve selected.

Instead of going for an “off the shelf”, “standard” option, an independent venue can be an extension and reflection of who you are, both as individuals and as a married couple.

Sure, it may have been easier to “settle” but going with your heart for the space that’s right for you and taking the time to find that perfect match will ensure you to look back at your special day with a smile on your face, in decades to come.