Venue Showcase: Applewood Hall

Located next to the Banham Zoo, this outdoor venue is a fun and unique way to celebrate your big day! The resident wedding planner and venue manager, Kiera, gives us a taste of what makes Applewood Hall the ideal spot to say your vows. Tell us about yourself! I’m a Head Honcho & Wedding Planner … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Applewood Hall

Venue Showcase: Oaks Farm

An oasis of tranquility, this barn venue is a beautiful spot for couples to tie the knot in. We spoke to Katie, the Manager at Oaks Farm, to know a little more about this rustic and charming family run venue. Tell us about yourself! My parents own Oaks Farm and I have worked here since … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Oaks Farm

Venue Showcase: Guildford Manor

If you’re looking for a place where you can have the wedding of your dreams while still enjoying all the perks of a relaxing spa day, look no further than this retreat! Doug, the events manager at Guildford Manor Hotel & Spa, tells us everything we need to know about this beautiful venue. Tell us … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Guildford Manor

Venue Showcase: Dewsall Court

Are you looking for a romantic countryside venue for your special day? Is a close-knit and passionate wedding team a must-have for you? We might have just the place for you… The beautiful Dewsall Court is a stunning 17th century estate in the Herefordshire countryside. The owner and director, Samantha, shares the story of their … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Dewsall Court

Venue Showcase: Allerton Castle

If you’re dreaming of a fairy tale wedding, a castle as your venue seems like a no-brainer! What if we told you we found just the place, and it also happens to be charity-run?! Libby, the Wedding & Events Planner at Allerton Castle, tells us more about this breathtaking, 19th century venue. Tell us a … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Allerton Castle

Venue Showcase: Berwick Lodge

Berwick Lodge is Bristol’s hidden gem. This beautiful 19th century country house has so much character, you are bound to fall in love it! Simone, Wedding Coordinator, tells us what makes their venue and all the weddings they host (big or small) so incredibly special. Tell us a little bit about yourself! Living in the … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Berwick Lodge

Venue Showcase: Elmore Court

Fancy a 13th century manor house for your wedding? The gorgeous Elmore Court in Gloucester may be the one for you! Read on to find out what Adele, Marketing & Events Manager, believes makes their venue unique! Tell us a little bit about yourself! I have been in the wedding industry for nine years. I … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Elmore Court

Venue Showcase: RSA House

Looking for a fabulous venue in London? Olivia Parrott, Wedding & Events Executive at RSA House, tells us all about what makes their venue and team the perfect one for your big day! Tell us a little bit about yourself! I have been in the weddings world for around five years! In my spare time … Continue reading Venue Showcase: RSA House

Venue Showcase: Moddershall Oaks

After the build up to your big day and a night of celebrating with your loved ones, it is important to relax and let it all soak in! What better way to do that than a trip to the spa? Moddershall Oaks is not only a fantastic wedding venue, but also an incredible spa, in … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Moddershall Oaks

Venue Showcase: The Wellbeing Farm

While you may not be able to view wedding venues physically right now, we want to make sure you’re still exploring your options and to shed some light on the incredible teams at some of the best wedding venues in the country! With our Venue Showcase series, you will learn more about what makes each … Continue reading Venue Showcase: The Wellbeing Farm

Faye & Adam Hughes – Real Wedding Covid-19 Style

Faye Hughes, the Head of Oxleaze Barn wedding venue recently got married, COVID-19 style. Here is Faye’s story about her wonderful COVID-19 style wedding. 7 days – What shall we do? A bottle of Moet for two. A wedding planner planning their own wedding – simple? Yes, until the unplannable happens. Having to re-think your … Continue reading Faye & Adam Hughes – Real Wedding Covid-19 Style

COVID-19: a venue’s experience of creating a virtual tour for the first time

Exclusive use North Cornwall wedding venue Pengenna Manor, a private 800-year-old manor house set in over 300 stunning acres specialising in rustic barn and marquee weddings, launched a new service at the end of March to try and keep the business rolling during these uncertain times – a virtual video tour of the entire venue. … Continue reading COVID-19: a venue’s experience of creating a virtual tour for the first time

How Bridebook is responding to COVID-19 and its impact on the Wedding Industry

Updated 21/04/20 Please find below a resource for all the steps we’re taking to assure that you are supported during this unprecedented time. Our belief at Bridebook is to approach every situation with C.A.R.E. It’s with this mentality that we are approaching this challenging time in our industry. Bridebook’s number one priority is the health … Continue reading How Bridebook is responding to COVID-19 and its impact on the Wedding Industry

COVID-19: Why reviews are more important than ever during the covid crisis

While couples stuck at home and showrounds are off the cards, it’s essential to focus on what you can do to sell your venue and get future bookings. Sharing reviews from your real weddings is one of the most effective ways to continue generating interest from new prospects and secure future bookings during the pandemic. … Continue reading COVID-19: Why reviews are more important than ever during the covid crisis

COVID-19: Content advice for wedding professionals during the pandemic Part 1 – What type of content should you be creating?

With couples now at home and spending more time browsing online, it’s the perfect time to maximise the impact of your content and keep engagement levels with your venue high. With the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation not only providing enhanced opportunities to connect with your audience, but also demanding a more considered and sensitive approach, the … Continue reading COVID-19: Content advice for wedding professionals during the pandemic Part 1 – What type of content should you be creating?

COVID-19: Covid Advice Video Series for Wedding Venues

Curated by Hamish Shephard, Bridebook CEO & owner of Hedsor House, this video series covers some of the most challenging issues that you and your wedding venue might be facing now and over the coming weeks as the Covid-19 situation evolves.  Part 1 – Intro Hamish introduces his educational video series, giving his thoughts on … Continue reading COVID-19: Covid Advice Video Series for Wedding Venues

What’s the Best Day to Get Married On?

When the time comes to sit down and properly start planning your wedding, one of the very first questions you’ll face is ‘what day of the week shall we get married?’ Your first instinct will likely be on a weekend – but, you’ll have to compete with thousands of couples who’ll have exactly the same … Continue reading What’s the Best Day to Get Married On?

COVID-19: Information and Resources for Wedding Professionals

We fully understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on the wedding industry and on you, our wedding professionals. That’s why all of us at Bridebook HQ are pulling together to provide you with as much support as possible. We’ve created a series of educational articles and videos to help you and your team navigate … Continue reading COVID-19: Information and Resources for Wedding Professionals

COVID-19: 9 tips for wedding professionals on how to work remotely with children

In this unprecedented and ever-evolving situation, one thing we can likely count on is that we’ll all be working from home for the weeks ahead. While this is a big change for everyone in our industry, having the added responsibility of looking after children will no doubt bring further challenges (and frustration). Bridebook have put … Continue reading COVID-19: 9 tips for wedding professionals on how to work remotely with children

The do’s and don’ts of hosting a wedding showcase event

Holding your first wedding showcase may seem like a daunting task – and for good reason! The preparations take detailed planning and vigorous execution… but it’s all worth it once the couples start flooding through your doors and experience what your venue has to offer! Laura Harris shares the experience of holding their first wedding … Continue reading The do’s and don’ts of hosting a wedding showcase event