The Best Locations for a Small Wedding
The wedding is one of the most memorable days in everyone's life, and every couple wants to pull all the stops to make it count. The little details bring the special day alive, and you can plan a wedding of the century at the venue of your dreams without too much trouble. Giggster can help you find small wedding venues in London and beyond to get you started.
You may envision your wedding day as a grand fete in a West Midlands location or maybe on the coast of Scotland. Skip the broom and say "I do" by planning an intimate ceremony in a beautiful setting with stunning views. This promises lasting memories, even if you plan on hosting a small group at a laid-back location.
Giggster can help you rent a beautiful venue for your intimate gathering; browse our 2898 inspirational venues to get started.
Small Wedding Venues Curated by Giggster
Giggster can help you locate small wedding venues that check all the boxes and promise to bring your dream nuptials to life. Explore our carefully selected lists of event spaces to book a location like our Studio with Fitted Vintage Furniture for your wedding day.
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A converted railway arch would make a lovely backdrop for an intimate gathering. Choose a heated, fully sound-proofed location with enough room for your guests. A patio and an on-site kitchen are also pluses.
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Can you imagine sipping selected choice teas with sandwiches and clotted cream scones? Then, crown your ceremony by hosting your wedding reception in an afternoon tea room. London's hotels, restaurants, and stately estates have a space you can lease for your special day.
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If you want a house setting, hire a duplex penthouse with a hot tub and stunning views. Plan your intimate event in a space with massive windows, which will be an asset for your photos.
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London's pubs are among the best party settings. They offer small wedding packages for all occasions, and most serve food and offer extensive bar menus.
Plan an Amazing Small Wedding Starting at Just £16/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Explore our carefully curated small wedding venues in the West Midlands, central London, northern Scotland, and beyond. Book the best space for your special day for £16/hour.
Hassle-Free Booking: Contact the property owner for further questions about a listed venue and book your preferred wedding venue with a few clicks. We make finding the ultimate wedding locale easy.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Things change, and for that reason, you can cancel your booking within 24 hours of confirmation. We won't charge a cancellation fee if your wedding date is at least 48 hours away.
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Choosing the Right Type of Location for a Small Wedding
Giggster can help you book small wedding venues that inspire and impress. Our carefully selected listings can help you discover a great place with stunning views and everything needed to curate an awe-inspiring celebration. Our suggestions for the best settings for an intimate wedding can help.
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Gardens – Intimate Ceremonies. Host a small group of guests in a garden for your intimate ceremony. Celebrate your wedding day in a beautiful space with added floral accents and uplighting. Top off the event with an alfresco-style reception.
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Homes – Intimate Ceremonies. Hire a house if you want to enjoy a cosy or themed-style celebration. Book a villa mansion for a week-long fete or a top-floor penthouse to conclude a civil ceremony.
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Restaurants – Reception Dinners. Reserve a restaurant's private dining room for your wedding reception. Tailor the menu to include food you love, and choose a venue with a rental package that works for the grand occasion.
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Coffee Cafes – Micro Weddings. A coffee shop or French-style bistro is an unconventional wedding venue popular for micro weddings. This style favours couples who want to celebrate their union with loved ones and are more concerned about the experience.
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Pubs – Laidback Events. You and your beer-loving guests will enjoy concluding the grand occasion at a pub. Bars suit relaxed gatherings, and you can elevate the experience by planning the event at a karaoke bar or upscale lounge.
Small Wedding Venue Must-Haves
Giggster can connect you to varied small wedding venues; your only task is to identify a venue that suits your event. Does the venue promise a fabulous time with your guests? Does the wedding venue have enough room for your family and friends? What do you hope the venue has? Here are other questions that can help you add to your list of must-haves.
Can you host the ceremony and reception at the same location? A wedding venue that doubles as a reception space will help carry the intimate theme. It also centralises everything, especially if you have a tight budget.
Does the venue have a wedding planning team? It's helpful if the location offers a wedding planning package covering your grand day's A to Z. Usually, in this case, the location also has an on-site planning team that can oversee everything related to curating your wedding as you envision it.
What makes the wedding venue a fantastic choice for your nuptials? Does the house accommodate overnight stays? Is late availability an option when booking the venue? How is the lighting situation, especially if you plan a night event?
Organising a Small Wedding
If there's one thing you won't have to worry about, it's locating small wedding venues within your budget. Giggster's listings make a difference in organising a memorable function. That leaves handling the finer details, including creating a schedule to include personal touches to your wedding day.
Hire the Best Space – Renting the best wedding space will reduce the time spent on various aspects leading to the grand occasion. Giggster makes the process less stressful by allowing you to browse amazing venues suited for your intimate wedding. Peruse our numerous listings and book a venue with a wedding package that meets your needs.
Send Invitations Early – When planning an intimate event, your guest list will likely be as short as your closest friends and family. Your loved ones will be proud to share in the beautiful moment, and you'll have less stress hosting a small group overall.
Create a Menu – An intimate celebration requires as much professionalism as any other occasion combined with fun. While an event planning package, including catering, will give you the best experience, you can hire a caterer to craft a custom wedding menu.
Hire a Team of Planners – Even the most intimate wedding has complexities, and working with a team will be easier. They'll offer advice on where to get the best service for different aspects and handle the heavy lifting, leaving you to focus on having an amazing time.
Small Wedding Venue Expenses to Plan For
The goal is to stay within budget and, hopefully, spend less. We'll help, via the Giggster app, to find the best venues with small wedding packages that can reduce expenses. Here are more ideas for shaving your budget and planning a memorable and stress-free wedding.
Can you invite only family and friends?
An intimate wedding ceremony will save you money because inviting fewer guests will help you spend less on everything else. A standard family house can accommodate a few dozen guests, but you might need a bigger space if you have invited more than 50 people.
Can you plan an intimate wedding reception?
The reception also determines whether you can spend less and still celebrate in style. Strictly host guests who RSVPd and don't extend invitations to plus-ones. A solid guest count will help you order the precise amount of food you need without overspending.
Book early.
While you might find many venues with late availability on Giggster, your best bet to save money on the venue rental cost is to book early. Most venues will offer early booking rates or discounts and usually have peak and off-peak prices. Off-peak prices, during weekdays and slow seasons, are lower.
Plan Your Small Wedding with Giggster
That summarises the different types of small wedding venues you can rent through Giggster in London, Edinburgh, the West Midlands, and beyond. Knowing the available options makes identifying an event spaces that suit your special occasion easier. Narrow down your selections on the Giggster app to find and book an intimate wedding venue that meets your requirements today.
