I am planning to get married in the next 2 years and want it to be perfect, im starting my research now. I know what i want, i just want to know the best way of finding it. Ideally i would like a venue in the North of london or outskirts with access to the M25 Area as half the guest will be coming from Enfield and Half from Warwickshire. I would like to invite 250-300 guests and some of them will need to book a room for the night. there must be parking for most of their cars! I dont mind if the ceremony and reception are held in the same room,but i will need a break in between the two for the room to be set up for the party.I would like to seat my guests at round tables and I want a buffet,i wondered if its pos to have it set up by another company other than the hotel/venue we choose as there are specific foods i would like. What are the averavge costs for venue hire including tables and chairs, and does it cost more for two rooms? And where are the best places in my chosen area?
Also, i dont need waiters as such or a d.j but im sure i will need a small number of staff at hand to set the rooms up, how much do they charge for this, do most hotels provide it, do they let you do your own or do you have to hire someone from outside.
As we are a mixed faith couple we are having a fusion wedding, with this in mind we will be planning something to make it very special for each of us nearer the time but we will obviously need someone neutral to marry us such as a registrar- how much does this cost?
do most hotels and popular venues have bespoke wedding packages which are flexiable? if so what do they offer? as there are many things which i would like to organise myself it is mainly the venue, seating, tables etc that i wish them to take care of.
thanks
any input is great!
Hi there. To be honest, you have asked a lot of questions that you will need to ask a venue as you obviously know what you want. My advice to you is to use the internet to have a look at venues in the areas you feel are feasible. I got married in the Royal Chace Hotel in Enfield and it was beautiful. The settings are fab and they are very accommodating - we also are of mixed backgrounds.
Good luck whatever you decide to do!

