Venue sourcing

You know the wedding you want. I know where.

Say fairytale and most people say Spain. I might say Iceland, and show you why. I research destinations and venues against the wedding you described, then tell you the truth about each one.

Three levels

Services and prices

Three services, each with three levels. Prices shown are my planning fees.

Prices valid from 1 October 2026. Flights, hotels, and venues are paid by you directly to each supplier.

Destination Match

Where, and why there

From€350£300 · $380

Best for: Couples who haven’t chosen a country or region yet

What’s included

  • Consultation callA 60-minute call on your vision, guest numbers, faith or ceremony needs, season and budget, captured as a written brief.
  • Three destinations rankedEach one scored against your brief, with a plain-language reason for the ranking.
  • Season, light and weather riskMonth-by-month conditions, sunset times, and the risk of rain, wind or heat for your likely dates.
  • Guest access assessedFlight routes from your main guest cities, transfer times and visa exposure for guest nationalities.
  • Cost bracket per destinationTypical ranges for venue hire, catering per head and guest accommodation.
  • Written reportA clear PDF report plus a 30-minute call to walk you through it.
Scope
One wedding brief with three destinations researched and ranked
Turnaround
7 to 10 working days from the consultation call
Work involved
Around 7 hours of research, analysis and report writing

Add-ons

  • Fourth destination added to the report€90
  • Rush delivery (4 working days)+30%

The full €350 is credited against a Venue Shortlist booked within 30 days of the report.

Venue Shortlist

Six to eight real options

From€850£730 · $925

Best for: Couples with a destination who need real venues compared

What’s included

  • Destination locked firstBuilt on your Destination Match, or on a destination you have already chosen.
  • Capacity, cost and inclusionsA side-by-side table covering hire fee, minimum spend, catering, exclusivity and on-site rooms.
  • Restrictions flagged earlyCurfews, noise limits, outside-vendor rules, religious ceremony allowances and legal ceremony requirements.
  • Availability for your datesChecked against published calendars or through enquiries for your preferred dates and back-up dates.
  • Airport and stay distancesTravel times from the airport and to guest accommodation at different price levels.
  • Photos, links and my rankingEvery venue presented visually with its links and my honest ranking and reasoning.
Scope
One destination with six to eight venues researched and compared side by side
Turnaround
10 to 14 working days
Work involved
Around 17 hours of venue research, checks and comparison

Add-ons

  • Second destination shortlisted€450
  • Extra venues beyond eight€60 each
  • Rush delivery (7 working days)+30%

Verified Sourcing

I speak to them directly

From€1,950+£1,675 · $2,125

Best for: Couples who want certainty before paying a venue deposit

What’s included

  • Everything in Venue ShortlistThe full shortlist with comparison, restrictions, availability and ranking.
  • Venues contacted on your behalfYour questions asked, written quotes requested and dates held provisionally where venues allow it.
  • Live video walkthroughsThe top three venues walked through with you on a live video call led by me, showing the spaces as they really are.
  • What the website never showsRain plans, access and parking, sound, toilets, hidden fees and the true all-in cost, confirmed with the venue and shown on camera where possible.
  • Terms reviewed and negotiatedInclusions and rates requested on your behalf, with the key contract terms summarised in plain English.
  • Site verificationThe base fee includes up to 3 live video walkthroughs led by me. If you would prefer in-person inspections instead, each travel day is billed at a flat professional rate of €280 plus receipted travel expenses, agreed with you in writing beforehand.
  • Final recommendation callA one-hour call to decide, with a written summary of the recommended venue’s terms.
Scope
Up to eight venues contacted directly, with the top three walked through live on video
Turnaround
3 to 5 weeks, depending on how quickly venues respond
Work involved
Around 38 or more hours, including calls, walkthroughs and follow-up

Add-ons

  • In-person inspection day€280 per day + travel at cost
  • Extra venues contacted beyond eight€120 each

How it works

  1. Message meDescribe the wedding you want: the feel, guest numbers, season and budget.
  2. Choose your starting stageStart with Destination Match, or go straight to Venue Shortlist if your destination is settled.
  3. Deposit and researchI research against your brief and flag deal-breakers early.
  4. Report and review callYou receive the written findings and we go through them together.
  5. Move on if you want toEach stage builds on the last. Nothing is repeated, and Destination Match fees are credited.

Payment and terms

Payment
  • Destination Match: paid in full to begin.
  • Venue Shortlist: 50% to begin and 50% on delivery of the shortlist.
  • Verified Sourcing: 50% to begin and 50% when the work is complete and the final recommendation is delivered.
  • Venue sourcing fees cover research and advice only. Venue deposits and hire fees are paid by you directly to the venue.
  • No commission is taken from venues without your knowledge. If a venue offers one, I will tell you.
  • Rush add-ons are 30% of the base fee only. Other add-ons stay at their normal price and are not increased.
Good to know
  • Availability and prices are confirmed at the time of checking. Venues can change them until you sign and pay a deposit.
  • Final decisions and contracts are between you and the venue.
  • You can cancel before the consultation call for a full refund.
  • You have 14 days from booking to cancel. If you asked me to start work within those 14 days and then cancel, you pay only for the work already done. After that, fees cover the work completed.
  • Nothing in these terms affects your statutory consumer rights.
  • This is venue sourcing only. Travel planning and guest travel are quoted separately.

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