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Topic ID 4451
10/06/2009 by Razor
Informal Wedding Venue
Hi everyone.
I know there has been at least one thread on wedding venues previously but this has been mainly for the likes of Ponsbourne/Fanhams/Ware Priory etc. We are looking for something a bit less formal, perhaps where we can just have a meal in the evening (preference is Hog Roast!) as we're planning on an afternoon wedding. Then dancing/band etc afterwards.
From current research it looks like most venues insist that you have both a wedding breakfast and an evening buffet and also use their caterers (we'd like to use our own booze if possible).
We'll probably have 80-100 guests and were thinking maybe about Rugby Clubs or village halls or other venues, just perhaps not the usual grand establishments? Outside space would be a priority for hog roast purposes.
Any ideas/suggestions would be gratefully received!
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Reply ID 63912
10/06/2009 by Buster
Hailybury School! Went to a wedding there a couple of years ago. Certainly plenty of outside space and they had there own booze there too.
Reply ID 63917
10/06/2009 by spitfire
Hertford Rugby Club?
Reply ID 63918
10/06/2009 by andleicester
County Hall?
Reply ID 63920
10/06/2009 by Firedupinside
Land by the river beane? They've done a great job by cutting back the overgrowth and stinging nettles
Reply ID 63937
11/06/2009 by Razor
Thanks for the recommendations so far! Buster - Haileybury was a great suggestion (we tried Duncombe school and St Edmunds without success but didnt think to try Haileybury). They only do holiday time (and even then its very much a sideline) and seem to be fully booked for next year apart from one date on which we are now first reserve as they arent sure of the booking yet! Spoke to the Rugby Club this morning and that could definitely be an option. Only slight downside is you cant supply your own wine but i guess thats understandable, they have to make the money somewhere. Havent tried county hall yet...
Reply ID 63963
11/06/2009 by Marilyn
Three Lakes at Westmill do wedding receptions and they have outside space, they use the Arched Barn or you can have a marquee behind the retaurant overlooking the lakes have decorated both before now!
Reply ID 63972
11/06/2009 by CLB
Razor, I can vouch that the wine at the rugby club is very reasonably priced compared to many other places. Last time I was there (working behind the bar!!) house wine was £8 a bottle, and perfectly drinkable...
Reply ID 63979
11/06/2009 by Dude
The Mayflower at hertingfordbury is free of forced catering and bar contract I believe. At least it used to be.
Failing that, a little less impressive by with the shape and size that might suit is the Hertford Heath village hall.
Reply ID 64056
15/06/2009 by Razor
Thanks everybody. Some really helpful suggestions/feedback. Rugby Club, Westmill, Mayflower and the White Horse are all promising options...
Reply ID 64061
15/06/2009 by Turnip77
Try Hertford Castle. They let you use your own caterers and pretty much allow you to have whatever you want.
Reply ID 64079
15/06/2009 by aubend
Tewin Bury Farm - not sure how much they allow you to have your own booze etc, but excellent and well run location.
Reply ID 64091
16/06/2009 by Marilyn
There are very few if any places locally that allow you to supply your own booze, the only place I know of that local couples have used is the Reid Rooms in Essex.
ware Priory I am sure will allow a late wedding with hog roast/ barbecue and no seperate buffet, I did a wedding there last sayt at 4.30 Pm so there would not have been time for 2 meals!
Reply ID 64156
18/06/2009 by Tiny
We had ours at the White Horse in Hertingfordbury and they were happy to make it as relaxed or as posh as you want. Thoroughly recommend it, staff were great, price was good and we had great weather with music in the garden and it was like a wonderful informal tea party!
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