Venues

Finding a wedding venue should be on the top of your to-do list (after finding your dream dress, of course!) Your venue will undoubtedly take the biggest chunk of your budget, so it’s got to be perfect! So how do you make sure you’ve found the perfect place?

You’ll find lots of top tips and expert advice among our planning advice below, but get cracking – the best venues can get booked up to a year in advance so pencil in that date asap!

Simply choose from our ‘Wedding Venues’ posts below to start planning your wedding like a pro.

All-inclusive wedding packages – what do you get?

All-inclusive wedding packages are the most popular with today's busy real brides. Many venues offer an all-in-one service, leaving you free to concentrate on...

Dream Wedding Venues are SO today! Jessica Brown’s wedding journey ...

I am delighted to introduce the very lovely Jessica Brown, who is the Showbiz Editor at the Daily Star, one of the top-selling newspapers...

Wedding shows, dresses and Robbie Williams! Pippa on the road

We spent months looking forward to it and it had finally arrived... Rachel Southwood and I packed up the car and set off to...

Wedding photography you’ll love – Nicole Photography!

Wedding photography is one of the most important aspects of your big day. It captures  every memory, every smile, and every special moment, printed...

How to decorate your wedding reception venue

Deciding how to decorate your wedding venue can be difficult and it's easy to get carried away with ideas and with spending! To make life...

Wedding venues, the Savoy and Come Dancing – Pippa on the...

It’s been another fun week in the life of Wedding Ideas’ brand manager. First stop was to The Plateaux Restaurant at Canary Wharf, where I...

How to fold napkins for your wedding

If you're planning a DIY wedding and looking for ideas, napkins are an easy way to personalise your tables. However, often couples have no idea...

The DIY wedding – we’re loving that handmade look!

Having a DIY wedding is hot news for 2012, with country garden and vintage themes lending themselves perfectly to this handmade look. This is great...

Picture-perfect venue ideas for planning a wedding abroad

Here's a selection of our favourite hot spots for anyone planning a wedding abroad. If you fancy marrying in any of these destinations, or...

A wonderful civil partnership. Men of the manor house….

"There was nothing really remarkable about how we met," says Joseph. "Daniel was out having a drink on Christmas Eve, and I was working...

Why an English tea party is perfect for any occasion. Yes,...

We love a good English tea party here at Wedding Ideas, and think they're perfect for almost any occasion. If you're not sure or...

Wedding shows, swish venues and more – Pippa on the road

Yes, the wedding show season has officially arrived! And we're so excited... With the Harrogate trade show and the National Wedding Shows in sight,...

Wedding reception Ideas – 20 ways to stay in budget

Wedding receptions are big part of every bride budget, don't get caught out on prices and follow our fab guide on wedding reception ideas...

Wedding breakfast – 10 top tips to treat your guests to...

Planning a wedding breakfast can be a difficult task, with our fab tips we'll help you get the best bang for your buck. For an...
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Wedding venue ideas – 10 top tips to make the most...

Get the perfect wedding venue ideas you deserve with these expert tips. From picking a date to catering and more, we're here to help...

Last-minute wedding ideas – 10 top tips to plan your ceremony

We've got some fab last-minute wedding ideas as it can sometimes cause a whirlwind of manic planning and confusion. Check out our top 10...

How to entertain children at a wedding – 10 top ideas!

Trying to entertain children at a wedding can be somewhat a daunting task. Here are our 10 top tricks to keep the little ones...

10 tips for your reception decorations!

Choosing the right reception decorations will give you peace of mind, enabling you to get on with having a good mingle, rather than worrying if...

Groom duties – Jobs for the boys

Rather than making them stand around with nothing to do and looking lost at your wedding, give your ushers proper jobs to do to...

Choreographed first dance – Better together

This couple choreographed all their own moves in this Jack Johnson/Michael Jackson inspired get up. Brilliant! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nie9lKPifg