Community venues are a great option for couples planning a wedding on a tight budget. Not only do they offer a charming and unique atmosphere, but they also provide a budget-friendly option for couples looking for inexpensive places to have a wedding.

In this blog post, we will explore the top tips for finding and utilising community venues to create a memorable and affordable wedding celebration. We will also share some of our favourite cheap wedding reception venues in London.

1. Research Local Community Venues for Hire:

Start your search by exploring the community spaces in your local area as these are often great affordable wedding venue options. These venues are often equipped with lovely halls, beautiful gardens, and all the necessary facilities to host a wedding reception. By choosing a community space, you can often save a significant amount of money compared to traditional wedding venues. Sharesy is a great place to start your community venue search.

2. Consider Off-Peak Dates:

Another way to cut costs when wedding planning is by considering off-peak dates for your wedding day celebration. Community venues are more likely to have availability on weekdays or during the less popular months.

3. DIY Decorations and Catering:

One of the advantages of community venues is the flexibility they offer for customisation. Take advantage of this by opting for DIY decorations and catering. An alternative to hiring in vendors is to enlist the help of friends and family.

Here are just a few things that you can get help with: DIY centrepieces, invitations, set up a buffet-style meal, or even bake a homemade wedding cake. Not only will this save you money, but it will also add a personal touch to your special day.

4. Venue Hire Packages:

When approaching a community venue, don't be afraid to ask about their venue hire packages. Discuss your requirements and see if there is any room for negotiation. You may be surprised by the discounts or special packages they can offer.

5. Explore Outdoor Community Spaces:

If you dream of an outdoor wedding reception, consider exploring outdoor community spaces such as city farms or gardens and rooftop terraces for a cheap wedding venue option.

Overall, community venues offer couples the opportunity to have an inexpensive wedding reception venue by providing cost-effective hire fees.

These budget friendly wedding venues help couples keep their wedding costs down while still creating a memorable and special day.

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Wedding venues on a budget in London

Here are some of our favourite Sharesy community venues for hire that would be perfect for a cheap wedding reception in London:

Wedding spaces for under £200 per hour

• The HAC Church Hall Hire, The Heritage & Arts Centre
• The Amadeus Hire, The Amadeus: Party and Wedding Bundle
• The Crypt Hire, Crypt on the Green
• Main Hall Hire, Refettorio Felix

Wedding spaces for under £100 per hour

• Taylor-Bassett Room (Community Centre) Hire, Christ Church Highbury
• Main Hall Hire, The Engine Room
• Main Hall Hire, Dharma Centre
• The Hall Hire, St Peter de Beauvoir Town

Outdoor Wedding venues in London

• The Whole Farm Hire, Spitalfields City Farm
• The Courtyard Hire, Teaching London: LDBS SCITT
• Event Space Hire, 4th Floor Studios Limited- Indoor venue with an outside space with view of East London skylines.

Community venues are an excellent choice for couples seeking an inexpensive wedding venue in London. With a little bit of research and creativity, you can create a magical and budget-friendly wedding celebration. If these are not what you are looking for, check out our amazing community venues here.

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