Essex is one of the most sought-after wedding venue destinations – and it’s no surprise as to why. Boasting a wide range of venues, beautiful countryside, and plenty of quaint towns and villages to host your guests. Not to mention excellent links to the capital!
If you plan on hosting your special day in one of the many incredible wedding venues Essex has to offer, but you’re not sure how to decide which one, here’s why exploring dry hire venues can be a game changer.
Think of a dry hire venue like a blank canvas. Rather than coming with catering and entertainment as part of the package, dry hire venues are venue-hire only; you decide on the final details yourself and work with your own suppliers. Wedding venues Essex like the Three Rivers Club offer the option to work with your own caterers, entertainers, bar teams, etc.
Why opt for dry hire over an all-inclusive package? Here are the key benefits of a dry hire agreement.
The most obvious benefit associated with dry hire venues is freedom. Unlike traditional all-inclusive packages where you’ll work with the suppliers the venue provides, you can choose everything yourself, from the caterers to the decorations.
If you’ve always dreamed of deciding each fine detail yourself, or you’ve got a specific vision in mind for your special day, dry hire venues allow you to execute it.
Dry hire weddings aren’t guaranteed to be cheaper. However, if budget is a key concern for you, having complete control over every aspect of the wedding can help keep costs low. You can find the most affordable supplier for each service, or even opt not to have some services altogether, such as flowers or a cake.
If you’ve always had a specific vision in mind for your wedding, it’s much easier to execute at dry hire venues. Whether you’ve always pictured a Harry Potter theme or a Great Gatsby-style ball, niche weddings are easier to pull off at a dry hire venue.
Since you can choose every aspect of your special day yourself, dry hire venues allow you to create a day that looks exactly like your vision, no matter how niche.
Both dry hire and all-inclusive packages are great choices; it simply depends on your preferences.
If organising and coordinating all the details yourself sounds like your worst nightmare, dry hire might not be the right option for you. Dry hire is perfect for those with a vision to execute, but for couples who prefer everything to be taken care of for them, an all-inclusive package is the more appropriate choice.
Essex is one of the country’s most popular spots for wedding venues, and there are plenty of good reasons why.
Dry hire isn’t guaranteed to be cheaper than all-inclusive packages, but since you have greater control over the price of the suppliers you hire, you can stick to budget more easily. Choosing dry hire in and of itself doesn’t make your wedding cheaper, though; it can cost more than an all-inclusive package depending on the costs of the vendors.
The cheapest month to get married tends to be January, but it’s the worst for weather. If you’re looking for a good compromise between price and weather prospects for wedding venues Essex, opt for a spring or autumn month, such as May or September.
The best Essex wedding venue for dry hire is Three Rivers Club. Set in the beautiful Essex countryside with a scenic backdrop that’s perfect for photos, we’re less than 90 minutes from Central London, making it as easy as possible for your guests to attend.
Boasting three stunning wedding suites, so you can choose the best space for you, Three Rivers is the blank canvas for your fairytale wedding. Come and see it for yourself – we know you’ll fall in love!
