Image | Jess Petrie, full wedding here |

 

A couple of weeks ago i had a look at marquee weddings and you guys loved the feature.

So today i thought i would have a look at another popular choice of wedding venue, and one of my favourites; the village hall.

If you are living in a rural spot in the UK then you will be familiar with the village hall, its an important part of the community which is usually steeped in history with many local couples having held their wedding receptions there. Of course there are also town halls and community halls in towns and cities too.

Finding a hall as a wedding venue has many benefits. Mainly they can be inexpensive and leave you with the flexibility to have your own catering, drink and decorations. But that in turn can create more work to plan your wedding or event.

Let me share with you some of my favourite village hall weddings featured on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings.

 

Fun Decor

Village halls can provide a fab blank canvas to have full out fun decor. Use your saved money on some amazing decorations, or create some yourself. Pom poms, bunting, balloons, swags and lighting are all favourites with couples.

 

Images| Casey Avenue Photography, full wedding here | Lisa Devine, full wedding here |Georgi Mabee Photography, full wedding here|

Tables & Chairs

 

With hiring a hall the resources available may be a little scarce. Don’t forget to think about the tables, chairs and cutlery they may have for you to use. You may like the retro worn out chairs as part of your look. You can cover the fold away tables with fabric. Or you could try hiring chairs, tables and cutlery more to your taste.

Images | Corinne Fudge, full wedding here | Miki Photography, full wedding here | Andy Gaines, full wedding here |

 

Setting Up & Clearing Away

 

When hosting your own event away from a traditional wedding venue don’t forget that it’s you and you alone. You will need to consider who and how you will be setting up before the big day. You could try and hire the hall for the whole weekend period, or hire in a wedding planner for on the day set up and coordination. Or ask your loved ones to help you set up the night before, and have a picnic breakfast back at the venue in the morning to pay them back for their cleaning up efforts.

Images | Helen Cawte Photography, full wedding here | Helen Lisk Photography, full wedding here | Emma Lucy, full wedding here |

 

Location Location Location

 

The great thing about using an older hall is that they are usually centrally located and a hub of the community. If you are lucky some have great outdoor spaces, others are close to your perfect ceremony location. You could always opt for a hall as a third venue as a part of your day to party the night away. Flexibility really is key benefit of hiring a hall. If you are struggling to find the right hall, go for a walk or drive. Many halls are not listed online and many a time i have been out and about and spotted some great off the beaten track wedding reception locations.

 

 Images | Amy Lewin, full wedding here | Photos by Zoe, full wedding here | Assassynation, full wedding here | Frances Sales, full wedding here |

 

Are you planning on a village, parish or town hall wedding? Have you found the perfect hall? Are you planning on DIYing your day to a budget? I’d so love to hear from you below. Being a village girl myself i do so love the idea of a local village hall wedding, walking from home, to the church, then on to the reception and back home to my own bed :-) XOXO Lou

 

Image | Ellie Gillard, full wedding here |