Do’s and dont’s of coronavirus for wedding venues

There is no doubt that COVID-19 will affect the wedding industry – and it already is. All of us at Bridebook HQ are pulling together to do our utmost to support you, our venues. With this in mind, we have put together a few ‘do’s & don’ts’ of COVID-19 that should be at the forefront … Continue reading Do’s and dont’s of coronavirus for wedding venues

18 Best Self-Catering Wedding Venues

With many couples spending around £50 a head on catering for their big day, it’s no wonder why some choose to self-cater – and for that, you need the perfect self-catered wedding reception venue! Do things your way with no set wedding menus and pricey canapes – just you and your guests eating some scrummy … Continue reading 18 Best Self-Catering Wedding Venues

3 places wedding suppliers must be to never need to worry about bookings again

When it looks too good to be true, it sometimes isn’t.It’s tough these days trying to decide where your business should feature online, isn’t it?Resources are often scarce and busy wedding suppliers like yourself don’t always have the time or money to feature on all the platforms that promise to get you noticed.We get it.But … Continue reading 3 places wedding suppliers must be to never need to worry about bookings again

Wedding venue show rounds – what now?

Dated 26th May 2020 We have said it once (or twice!), but we will say it again – every single wedding venue must be making use of video tours or LIVE virtual tours. By prioritising revenue generating marketing efforts, such as using video tours to get new business,  you will support the future of your … Continue reading Wedding venue show rounds – what now?

COVID-19: How to Make the Most of Social Media during the Pandemic Part 1 – Your Strategy

With social media providing a means of escape from reality for many, it’s no surprise that isolation has been linked to increased use of the most popular apps (and a few new ones). Any attention that you can focus on your social media channels now could be hugely beneficial long term. Bridebook have put together … Continue reading COVID-19: How to Make the Most of Social Media during the Pandemic Part 1 – Your Strategy

The Whats, Wheres and Hows of Celebrant Ceremonies

The ‘I do’s’. For many (we hope), the most important part of the day. That moment where you can tell your nearest and dearest why you love the person standing beside you. And yet, looking back, it seems that that moment was actually rather drab and samey. Cold churches, long ceremonies, a lack of individuality and … Continue reading The Whats, Wheres and Hows of Celebrant Ceremonies

Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949

Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s leading wedding planning website and app, has broken down the costs of the most hotly anticipated wedding of 2017. Whilst the average UK wedding costs £16,842 in 2017, Pippa Middleton’s wedding will cost almost 15 times as much at £246,949 ($320,113 USD, €292,699 EUR). There will be 4,333 other weddings happening in … Continue reading Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949

The Royal Wedding by Numbers!

As the whole world eagerly awaits the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Bridebook.co.uk, the number one wedding planning app in the UK, has compiled the Royal Wedding by numbers. With millennials already reinventing the way they plan their wedding, millennial royal couple Meghan and Harry will be throwing a celebration unlike any other.  The … Continue reading The Royal Wedding by Numbers!

Why Wedding Professionals Market Their Business With Bridebook

When it looks too good to be true, it sometimes isn’t.It’s tough these days trying to decide where your business should feature online, isn’t it?Resources are often scarce and busy wedding suppliers like yourself don’t always have the time or money to feature on all the platforms that promise to get you noticed.We get it.But … Continue reading Why Wedding Professionals Market Their Business With Bridebook

COVID-19: 6 ways wedding professionals can look after their mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus

The evolving situation with COVID-19 is undoubtedly a highly stressful and uncertain time for everyone in the wedding industry. With the added unfamiliarity of isolation and working from home, it is more important than ever to remember to look after the mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues, friends, family and of course, our own! … Continue reading COVID-19: 6 ways wedding professionals can look after their mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus

Barn Wedding Venues in Essex

From coastal serenity to countryside bliss, wedding venues in Essex have it all. And what better way to enjoy the scenery than to have your wedding in one of Essex’s barn venues? Expect rustic charm, picturesque farm backdrops and plenty of original features in our guide to finding the best barn wedding venues in the … Continue reading Barn Wedding Venues in Essex

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

COVID-19: why wedding venues should be offering virtual tours, and how best to do them

There have been some brilliant, thought-provoking conversations happening over on our UK Wedding Venues Slack Group. One of the most popular topics people have asked for advice on is virtual tours. Hamish Shephard, Founder of Bridebook & Hedsor House created an educational video on why all venues should be offering virtual tours through the coronavirus … Continue reading COVID-19: why wedding venues should be offering virtual tours, and how best to do them

Hamish Shephard – Author Bio

Hamish Shephard is the founder and CEO of Bridebook, the UK’s no.1 wedding planning app. He is now considered an expert in the wedding industry, having appeared on BBC news multiple times to provide his expertise and having his own Evening Standard column, Groom With a View, where he shares his insights as one of … Continue reading Hamish Shephard – Author Bio

COVID-19: how should you be updating your website?

With all the chaos you have been facing over the past couple of weeks, we’re sure that updating your website has probably not been at the forefront of your mind. However, it is important to ensure that your website communicates how you are operating during the coronavirus pandemic, and reassures your future business prospects.  To … Continue reading COVID-19: how should you be updating your website?

COVID-19: Content advice for wedding professionals during the pandemic Part 2 – Where should you be sharing your content?

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 2 – Where should you be sharing your content?

Top 7 Wedding Trends For 2017

Curious about what 2017 has in store for the wonderful world of weddings? Well, not to panic, because it’s here: Bridebook’s list of the Top 7 Wedding Trends you should expect to see in 2017.  And don’t forget, we’re not just trend spotters, but also problem solvers. We have all the wedding planning tools you’ll … Continue reading Top 7 Wedding Trends For 2017

20 Exclusive Use Wedding Venues

Your wedding is most likely going to be one of the best and most memorable days of your life, right? So you’ll want to have a fab time with all your guests and not worrying about anyone crashing the wedding. Here at Bridebook.co.uk, we’ve put together a list of some of our wonderful exclusive use … Continue reading 20 Exclusive Use Wedding Venues

COVID-19: 9 productivity hacks to help you and your wedding venue team work effectively remotely

In an industry centred around first impressions and showrounds, working from home is likely to be a big change for all wedding venue teams. Bridebook have put together 9 productivity hacks to help you and your team tackle remote working as effectively as possible – you might even find yourself still using these when things … Continue reading COVID-19: 9 productivity hacks to help you and your wedding venue team work effectively remotely

Sell your business back to success: why getting 2022 bookings now will secure your future success

This year has been an impossibly hard one for the wedding industry, but our industry is a resilient one. With 86% of 2020 wedding bookings now falling into 2021, Bridebook predicts that 2022 will be the biggest bumper year in wedding industry history. It is time for you to save your business, by focusing your … Continue reading Sell your business back to success: why getting 2022 bookings now will secure your future success