HELP REQUIRED - Small/Intimate lovely locations that wont break the bank in Essex / Hertfordshire area

Funnily enough l am looking in a vaguely similiar areas -Hertfordshire / Bucks / Berkshire and maybe Surrey. I am shocked at the crazy prices some venues are quoting. Like yourselves we want to buy a house before gettting married and consequently our wedding budget isn't huge.

I have literally just started the search for a venue but l will let you know how l get on!

Hi vicky

What about this place in north Essex? https://www.whitehartweddingvenue.co.uk/essex-weddings.html

Been to a reception there & it was lovely. Gorgeous venue room & landscaped gardens for pics. I sat on a table with some of the Bridesmaids. From what she was saying, I think they do deals for off peak by season/weekday weddings too.

Thanks for the recommendation, it looks lovely, I'll drop them an email to request some further info :-) x

Have you thought about looking on groupon? They generally offer wedding packages every so often at various small hotels and you can get a very decent venue and all the extras for about 2-3K depending on the area. (50 days, 100 evening usually)

If I had to do it again, I would probably use one of those.

Http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/manchester-special/abbey-house-hotel/8669583

here is a really lovely one in the Lake District!

Another from today! Check it out brides!

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/northampton/Warwick-House/8639921

I'm afraid I can't help but just wanted to offer a word of warning/advice: don't forget that you will have to pay a registrar to come and perform the ceremony. Some councils seem to charge more than others but it will probably be at least £400 on top of any fees charged by the venue itself. It will probably be cheaper to marry in the register office - there's still some fee, but it's generally not as large.

Try looking at schools. Some have really lovely halls, especially primary schools, and don't always advertise in the usual places. We found a local school that is gorgeous for only £450 (though obviously we have to do everything ourselves).

Little Hallingbury mill is a lovely, intimate venue which is right on the border between Essex and Hertfordshire

(There's a little bridge over a river out the back, one side is Essex, the other Hertfordshire)

It's quirky, with lots of places for photos- including some space which is like an enchanted garden with a little stream bridge. It's very pretty.

The guy who runs it (Derek) is also wonderful and from what i've heard lets you have the run of the place.

We did a wedding there in June and it was superb.

There are some photos of it on our blog post about the wedding if you'd like a look http://pavonephotographyblog.co.uk/cherylandjackinwonderland/

The pictures of the venue itself that appear on google and on the website itself really don't do it justice.

Have you looked at the old rectory in Dunton? its very sweet, and a lot easier on the budget than many places in Essex.

www.theoldrectoryweddingvenue.co.uk

Thanks for the recommendation, this looks lovely, very intimate and prices look reasonable, I'll drop them an email!!x

Little Hallingbury mill looks gorgeous, I've just dropped them an email!!

Thanks for the recommendation!!

Check BOXMOOR LODGE in Hemel Hempstead.Im getting married there next saturday,

Its very Intimate xx

If you end up going to visit or anything like that, mention us "Pavone Photography" and Derek will be able to give you one of our cards, which offers 25% off for weddings taking place there

It's really lovely, best of luck finding somewhere

It looks really nice, have an amazing day... not long now eek! x

Derek just got back to me actually, but I think my daytime numbers are a little too high as he can only accommodate 46 day guests and currently we're looking at around 55, eek, well maybe if I fall out with some people over the next month this could be an option!!

Thanks

Vic. x