Venue Finding for Weddings & Events
The right venue, shortlisted by someone who has worked inside them.
Venue brochures show the room on its best day. What they don't show is the 11pm finish, the corkage charge, the caterer you're not allowed to use or the one-hour turnaround between ceremony and dinner. Nelle has worked at many of the venues listed on this site, so she knows how they run when the event is actually happening.
She starts with your brief, shortlists venues that genuinely fit, and arranges viewings at times that suit you. Before you commit, she checks the terms that affect everything else: access times, supplier rules, minimum spends and what's really included.
Planned and run by Sharonelle, founder of House of Nelle.
This is for you if…
- You don't know where to start, or you've seen too many venues
- Your guest count rules out most of the places you like
- You want someone to ask the awkward questions before you sign
- Your dates are tight and you need options quickly
What's included
- A venue brief covering guests, style, location, dates and budget
- A shortlist of venues that fit, with the trade-offs explained
- Viewings arranged, and attended with you where needed
- Checks on supplier rules, access, finish times and minimum spends
- Help comparing quotes and negotiating terms
- Securing your date and handing over to planning if you're booking it
How it works
- Step 1
Brief
We agree what the venue has to do: guest numbers, ceremony or not, location, style, dates and budget.
- Step 2
Shortlist
Nelle shortlists venues that fit and explains what each one is like on the day.
- Step 3
Viewings
She arranges viewings, comes along where it helps, and asks about the terms that matter.
- Step 4
Booking
She helps you compare, negotiate and secure the date, then the planning can begin.
Venue Finding: questions answered
Can you find a venue that allows outside caterers?
Yes. Supplier and catering rules are one of the first things Nelle checks, so you're not shown venues that won't work with your plans.
Is venue finding included in wedding planning?
Yes. Venue search is part of full planning. It can also be booked on its own if you're planning the rest yourself.
Which areas do you find venues in?
London and the Home Counties, including Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Do you find venues for corporate events?
Yes, for conferences, launches, dinners, away days and parties, with negotiation to your budget.
More answers in the planning FAQ.
Also planned by Nelle
Wedding Planning
Full and partial wedding planning by Sharonelle, from the first venue viewing to the last guest leaving.
Corporate Events
Conferences, launches, client dinners and celebrations, planned and run so your team can focus on your guests.
Private Parties
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations, planned so the host gets to enjoy the party.
Need catering too?
Planning works with any caterer. If you'd like ours, House of Nelle's chefs cook for events across London and the Home Counties.
Planned by Nelle
Let's plan something beautiful
Tell Nelle about your event: the date, the guests and what you have in mind. She'll reply to arrange a conversation.
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