The right setting, and the right people in it. We find both, check the contracts and handle every introduction.
Finding a venue abroad is the part most couples underestimate. Photographs flatter, websites rarely list what is actually included, and it is hard to judge from home whether a place will hold a hundred guests comfortably or feel stretched at sixty. We look at venues for a living, and we have stood in most of the ones you are considering.
Then there are the suppliers. A venue is only as good as the people working in it, and we have spent years building relationships with wedding caterers, photographers and videographers, content creators, florists, musicians and entertainers and stylists. We know who is reliable in August, who is worth the extra money and who turns up early.
We source wedding venues in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, and the suppliers to go with them. Browse our wedding venues, or let us build a shortlist for you.
We make the introductions, gather the quotes and manage the replies, so you are choosing between good options rather than chasing emails.
A shortlist of places that genuinely fit, not everything that happens to be free on your date.
Guest numbers, budget, region, dates and the kind of day you want.
Three to five venues that fit, each with full costs and what is really included.
In person with us where we can, or by live video tour if you cannot travel.
We negotiate, secure your date and read the contract for the clauses that catch people out.
Caterers, photographers, entertainment and more, with quotes compared side by side.
The answers that matter are rarely on the website. We ask them before you fall in love with a place, and we get them in writing.
Venue hire varies with the season, the day of the week, exclusivity and whether accommodation and catering are included. As a guide:
| Destination | Typical venue hire | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Around £6,040 average, excluding catering | Bridebook 2026 Wedding Report |
| Spain | About 53% of a €25,183 average wedding, venue and reception together | Bodas.net 2026 report, via Euronews |
| Portugal | €3,000 to €7,000 for rustic and vineyard venues, up to €20,000 for castles and palaces | Zankyou, 2026 |
| Italy | €3,000 to €5,500+ a day for exclusive use, €4,000 to €10,500 a day for villas with rooms | Weddings Abroad Guide, 2026 |
| Greece | €3,500 to €14,000 for 100 guests, highest on Santorini | Big Fat Greek Day, 2026 |
Venue hire only. Catering, drinks and styling are usually extra, and we give you the full figure for every venue on your shortlist.
Two venues with the same hire fee can end up thousands apart once you add what each one leaves out. We always compare the full figure.
Miriam, Wedding Planner & Coordinator
Venue and vendor sourcing sits inside our full planning service, and it is available on its own if you would rather take it from there yourselves.
| Venue sourcing | Venue & vendor sourcing | Full planning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue shortlist & viewings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Contract check & booking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supplier introductions & quotes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Budget, timeline & design | No | No | Yes |
| On the day | No | No | Full team on site |
As destination wedding planners, we take sourcing further: budget, design, every supplier and the running order, managed from the first idea to the last dance.
Wedding planningFound your venue and suppliers yourselves? Our on-the-day wedding coordinators take over in the final weeks and run the day. Read more about our wedding planners and wedding coordination.
On-day coordinationWe fell in love with our Marbella venue the moment we saw it. Thank you for helping us find somewhere so special!
We had no idea where to start looking for a venue in Málaga, and the choice was honestly overwhelming. Wes and his team helped us narrow things down and find somewhere that suited us perfectly. The views were beautiful, the setting was relaxed, and it felt right as soon as we arrived. We couldn't be happier with the recommendation.
The recommended DJ was brilliant! He read the room perfectly, played all our favourites and somehow kept our friends and family dancing until the very end. We had the best night.
We wanted a live singer for our drinks reception, something relaxed that would give the afternoon a lovely atmosphere without being too formal. The recommendation was spot on. The singer was fantastic, our guests loved it, and it made the whole reception feel that little bit more special.
The planning and entertainment recommendations made everything much easier. It was such a relief knowing that the day was in good hands.
Vicky is just amazing. She planned everything and coordinated the day perfectly.
Read more from our couples on our testimonials page.
It is a service where we find the right wedding venue and suppliers for you. We build a shortlist that fits your guest numbers, budget and style, arrange viewings, check contracts and introduce you to trusted caterers, photographers, content creators, florists and entertainment.
Yes. Venue and vendor sourcing is available on its own. We find and book the venue and introduce the suppliers, then you take it from there. You can add on-the-day coordination later if you want us to run the day.
Usually three to five venues that genuinely fit your brief, each with the full cost, what is included and anything to watch for. A shorter list of the right places is more useful than a long list of everything available.
Yes. We arrange viewings to fit a short trip, often several venues in a day or two, and come with you where we can. If you cannot travel, we can show you round by live video call.
No. Our venue collection is a starting point, but we source venues to suit each couple. We also check venues you have found yourselves, and tell you honestly if one is not right for your plans.
Twelve to eighteen months ahead for popular dates from May to September, and earlier for Saturdays at the most sought-after venues. Midweek and winter dates are usually easier to secure at shorter notice.
It depends on the country, season and what is included. As a guide, UK venue hire averages around £6,040, Spain starts from around €6,000, Portugal runs €2,000 to €8,000, Italy €8,000 to €15,000 and Greece €3,500 to €14,000 for a hundred guests.
Yes. We read every venue contract for inclusions, minimum spends, supplier rules, finish times and cancellation terms, and explain anything that could catch you out before you sign.
More answers on our frequently asked questions page.
Miriam has six years of wedding planning behind her and an eye for detail that misses nothing. She looks after suppliers, budgets and timings for our couples, and her guides draw on what she sees working on real wedding days.
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