Massively on a budget, need Herts venue ideas :(

Welcome to Hitched!

There are many ways you can cut back- I don't know your area at all I am afraid but I am sure that someone will be along soon- happy planning!

Ah thank you!!

I forgot to mention the biggest problem... I have a HUGE family!! So needs to hold min 120 people! xx

All I can think of in that case is a church hall/community centre type of place? failing that a college that do catering courses?

I'm in Herts... where abouts is the church (assuming you don't want to have to travel too far!)

One thing to consider, if possible, is a wedding away from the weekend. This can give mahoosive savings on costs as venues discount to maintain flow of work. It does depend where you are, although many places do do fixed cost wedding...the Cheshunt Marriott for example does some good deals for those on tight budgets......as does many other Marriott hotels. Let us know where you arer and we can focus our suggestions to help you.?

hth

Peter

Oh, and I forgot to say.....welcome to hitched......the Hotel California of wedding planning!!!!!!

Its in borehamwood, so ideally looking at the surrounding area - no where further than a 30min drive!

tthanks for replying!

Take a look here, they might be able to work around your budget and numbers -

www.shenleycricketcentre.co.uk

Good luck with your search x

Congratulations

As suggested village halls are your best bet. If you have it 'off season' and there are no other events on that day, chances are that if you are very nice and explain your plight they will be happy to let you have it for practically nothing.

Get guests to bring a couple of bottles of wine and perhaps (I know you didn't really want food) their signituture dish i.e a potato salad. You may stuggle not providing food unless theres a good kebab shop nearby?. Or have a fish ad chip van turn up, no one will mind paying a fiver for some fish and chips!

Best of luck with everything https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/index/community_and_living/community_centres_and_facilities/village_halls-2.htm

http://www.uk-hallhire.co.uk/halls.php?region=hf&regionname=Hertfordshire Sorry, just saw you are south Herts! Try this website! XXX

http://www.uk-hallhire.co.uk/halls.php?region=hf&regionname=Hertfordshire Sorry, just saw you are south Herts! Try this website! XXX

Thanks everyone for replying!

shenley cricket centre is a stones throw away from where we live and does look beautiful! ive emailed them to see what they can do!

i am looking to have an evening buffet, its just the sit-down meal type food that we cant afford, unfortunately!

need to win the lottery x

I've just checked out Shenley's website! Wow!!!! When are you looking at getting married? XXX

I am not that far from you! And don't worry, there are loads of ways to do things on a budget.

Venues - No idea on prices but these ones in Radlett might be worth a look to start with...

Shenley Cricket Centre (as previously mentioned) http://www.venueshire.co.uk/08/shenley-cricket-centre-wedding-venue/

Aldenham War Memorial Hall http://www.venueshire.co.uk/08/aldenhem-war-memorial-hall-for-hire/

Red Lion Hotel http://www.venueshire.co.uk/08/the-red-lion-hotel-radlett/

Radlett Village Institute http://www.venueshire.co.uk/08/radlett-village-institute-venue-for-hire/

Radlett Youth Centre http://www.venueshire.co.uk/08/radlett-youth-centre-function-room-for-hire/

We saved a lot of money getting a venue that allowed outside caterers. Then booking the 2 separate.

Hi,

I looked at Shenley Cricket Centre and it's lovely, plus you don't have to have a particular catering package.

The Met Police Bushey Social Club can also be hired for parties, it's near Costco.

I'm getting married at High Elms Manor, and you bring your own caterers here and it can hold up to 200.

The other place I looked at online which was reasonable and looked good but a bit further away was the Wadesmill Suite.

Not sure exactly what you want but the YMCA in central Watford can be hired out, as can the Irish Club near Bushey Arches.

I hope that helps. Good luck!