Ok, so were got engaged in December 2012 and haven't really set an official date but aiming for a 2014 wedding - 2015 if df gets his way!
The problem is, neither of us drive so getting to see venues is an absolute nightmare, as is the fact he works nights and i work days and we only get 1 day a week together on a Sunday (if I'm lucky). I've been searching online for venues but am clueless as to what the packages really include, how to add up "per head" prices and venue fees and when i should do all the booking etc! I know i will have to visit some, hopefully when the weather is a bit better, but i hate how they put on the "hard sell" when they call and don't leave me alone if i request a brochure, i feel like I'm being harrased!
We like in Bexley, Kent with his family over in Basildon and Canvey Island, Essex and mine in Bexley, with a couple in St Albans so need a venue everyone can easily get to. I've looked at a few online; Rowhill Grange, Cooling Castle for Kent and Marylands, Warley Golf for Essex as they dont seem too far out. Our budget is £3000, so not much, but i don't want to get into debt and we will have around 30-40 days guests and 60-70 evening - so not a big wedding at all.
A lot of places are so expensive! It all seems so overwhelming, but I'm the first in my family to get married so i have no one to ask how to do this! I want it to be simple!
Please, if anyone has any suggestions/venues in my area, let me know!!
