Country or city?
Countryside Wedding or City Wedding?
Perhaps our most asked question:
What's better, a city or countryside wedding?
We work a lot across London and The Cotswolds, so it's no surprise we get asked. It’s a tough choice as there are so many positives to both options, let's break it down:
budget
Most people assume that cities are more expensive.
This broad statement isn't wildly helpful in your decision-making. For example, a marquee wedding in the Cotswolds will 100% cost you more than some fixed catering venues in the centre of London.
However, it is also true that the cost of a one day wedding in London can get you an entire weekend wedding in other parts of the country.
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time
One of the reasons people choose a countryside wedding over a city wedding is the length of time you get. It's easier to find weekend venues that allow a welcome party and Sunday brunch with on-site accommodation.
However, venues with 20+ bedrooms on site are hard to come by, so let's start with that as a prerequisite. That doesn't mean you can't get many people close by, and hotel weddings are always a thing.
Plus, let's be honest, when you're in a city, it's not exactly hard to find a pub for a pre-wedding get-together or a restaurant for a rehearsal if that's more your thing.
At this point, if you fancy a chat, drop me an email at rebecca@wearegetwed.com
style
Most of the time, people know if they're country or city people. If you've fallen in love with a photographer, known for their ultra-stylish city street shots, you won't get the same look in the countryside, as much as they'll still be beautiful.
Often, in cities, you'll see a lot more variety in the style of buildings. You'll have a choice of hotels, event venues, member's clubs, industrial spaces, historical landmarks, and some of the most stunning architecture. In the countryside, you're more likely to get beautiful grounds and gardens, which, a lot of the time, can do the talking (and decorating) for you, at least partially.
in summary…
You won't have a good day at one and a bad day at the other. It actually doesn't matter that much. If you have people travelling from abroad who aren't used to country lanes and the lack of Uber (New Yorkers, I'm looking at you), consider this with your venue choice. Make sure it's easy to get to by train from key airports; if not, consider arranging transport.
Your guests are (largely) adult human beings who should be able to get themselves from A to B, and you have to draw the line somewhere. Having said that, if we had £1 every time we’ve been asked to order an Uber at 11pm in Stow on the Wold, we’d be arriving at your wedding in a fleet of Porsches.
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