Venue help needed!

[Hayley90]

Ok, so i have a long looong battle with myself here... i cannot find a venue that i like. nothing is perfect I dont know if its because there truly is nothing that works, or because im not letting myself see the bigger picture.

I just want somewhere that is PLAIN, airy, spacious and not overpowering... i want it to be 'us' not some randomer's decorations and green carpet

I am literally happy to send my entire wedding party anywhere in the UK for the right place... you girls in Scotland definately have the best pick so far, there is just nothing down here worth even viewing, let alone paying out £££££ for

I dont want to have to spend £££s on chair covers, sashes, drapes etc simply to HIDE someone elses decor... id rather find somewhere that is pretty neutral to begin with that i can spice up, rather than spending money just to dilute somewhere... do you know what i mean??

I have emailed a gallery - that is how plain im thinking! Heeeeelp me girls

 

[lauren-kate]

Marquees are pretty plain if there was somewhere you could put one.

 

[Hayley90]

But we dont want to get married in a marquee... thats my problem. Its not just the reception that is the issue, its the actual ceremony too

I was hoping to do everything all in 1 building, and i really would rather not have a big tent to get married in.. not much point in a venue if im just going to build my own iykwim?

i haaaate things that are too fussy and filled full of stuff, i just want somewhere nice and modern that has ceremony space, and party space.

 

[lauren-kate]

Is this the gallery you've already emailed? https://www.turnercontemporary.org/hire

If you want your ceremony there too, it does narrow it down a little as all venues licensed for civil ceremonies are usually listed on council websites.

 

[Hayley90]

No, but thanks for the link! (adds to 'plain' places list )

Now i just need to work out how much travel will be in comparison to paying out for decoration... because if a coach is more, then i may as well decorate if you catch my drift

i haaaate this already

 

[lauren-kate]

It's difficult We found our venue and they cancelled on us

This is where the Kent Council website sent me when I just did a search for all venues registered for civil ceremonies: https://www.akentishceremony.com/uk/venues

 

[Hayley90]

thanks!! I made my way through a-c last week, looks like i will have to continue
then onto sussex

 

[twiggy56]

i just want somewhere nice and modern that has ceremony space, and party space.

I know its in Scotland, but have you considered my venue?

 

[Hayley90]

I have seen your venue, but i dont know where it is or its name... and my guests would have a heart attack... 'hey ___, are you coming to my wedding? its 300 miles north '

i TOLD liam going to vegas was easier. Hmph *flounces away in bridezilla moment*
x

 

[twiggy56]

Ha! For the perfect venue for your ONE wedding day...they can travel!

https://www.thevu.co.uk/tour_3.html

p.s 'Hide' the menu and clikc on the button that looks like a 'refresh' button to see it. Its very simple but stunning at the same time! Can you tell I love it?

 

[Hayley90]

holy...

i need to move to scotland.

that is an acceptable bridezilla thing to do isnt it? move 400 miles away??


omg. twigs. omg. cannot convey how amazing that place is. omg.

WHY doesnt kent have places like that??????? hate the south east, hate hate haaaaate it *stomps feet*

 

[twiggy56]

It is even more amazing when you are in it, its major butterflies when you stand inside with the panoramic views on the water, you literally feel like you're floating. Its just one single island room, 'The Waterlily'

Maybe search for venues that are based near water? Or near the coast? Did you have countryside in mind? Or water? Or town location?

 

[Hayley90]

i dont care where it is, it could be on the moon or in a dump (well, not literally but yano)

I just want... well. that place, but down here would be grand

modern, plain so i can add my own spin on things.

might build my own at this rate

 

[Amy-Lea]

Hayley, you literally have everything in your mind that I have. You well and truely will be having my ideal wedding! I best get an invite as I will never get to experience my own

 

[booflebump]

Get married in Scotland! You don't need to move, it can be planned from afar! xxx

 

[Hayley90]

Boofs, is that really possible though, or am i opening my (non-driving long-hour working) self up for a HELLISH ride

If its possible then anything goes, but i cant help but think its harder than it sounds on paper (well, screen)

Its making me sad, i would love to get married somewhere fancy like that, but i bet in practice it would never happen would it

 

[Hayley90]

Hayley, you literally have everything in your mind that I have. You well and truely will be having my ideal wedding! I best get an invite as I will never get to experience my own

You can come if you want lovely, i came to your birthday its a fair swap

xx

 

[booflebump]

So many Australian and American brides come over and get married here, having organised it all by email....it's more than doable And you would have me and Twigs as your Scottish wedding planners

xxx

 

[Hayley90]

I know an aussie who did that but in reverse... sat at her desk and planned hers from here in London to allllll the way over there... i just dunno...

and then of course i have to ask L's opinion, which falls into 2 camps:

- yeah sure this will be fun
- no way

im not sure if he feels the scot-love like i do :-/ i might show him a few places and see what he says...

come to think of it, me being in london, liam being in germany/afghanistan... may aswell plan a wedding in scotland to complete the triangle

 

[michyk84]

of course its possible to plan it for in scotland if it works (family etc could have a mini break if they decide to come) my cousin is getting married abroad family that can afford the 3000 flights accomdation etc are going but they are also doing a party when home for everyone so 300 miles north is nowt really