Planning your wedding in Hertfordshire

Only 20 minutes by train from the centre of London, Hertfordshire boasts some of the most beautiful, green and scenic views and countryside in the UK. With such a myriad of small towns, cute villages and gorgeous parkland, it's not surprising that this county plays host to plenty of fantastic wedding venues and is home to many wonderful wedding suppliers. Follow our handy guide below if you're looking to plan a Hertfordshire wedding.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Hotel in Hatfield or golf course at the local country club? From converted barns tomanor houses there's something for everyone in Herts. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock those designs.

Hertfordshire wedding venues

Ashridge House

Steeped in history and nestled in a 190 acre estate in the Hertfordshire co...

£179 - £209 per head

North Mymms Park

Hertfordshire | 400 capacity

Nestled within acres of sweeping parkland is North Mymms Park. Surrounded b...

£9,950 - £28,950 total

Down Hall Hotel & Spa

Set within the beautiful Essex and Hertfordshire countryside, Down Hall Cou...

£256 - £336 per head

West Lodge Park Hotel

Hertfordshire | 100 capacity

A favourite with celebrities and high-society, West Lodge Park is a unique ...

£85 - £125 per head

We work directly with our designers to ensure every dress is made to order specifically for you, and also offer a fully bespoke service should you not find "the one" from our collection.
Dress in Love

Wedding dress stockists

Dress in Love

The ultimate bridal experience - Dress in Love is the only boutique in the ...

£900 - £2,000 total

Morgan Davies Bridal

Morgan Davies is the destination for the modern bride seeking their ultimat...

£900 - £9,000 per head

Belle & Bunty

Belle & Bunty combines glamour, modernity and romance for a modern day ...

£1,450 - £2,850 per item

John Lewis Wedding Dress...

Make an entrance in a stunning wedding dress from our extensive bridal bout...

£150 - £595 per item

Real weddings in Hertfordshire

Susie and Stuart's Brocket Hall Wedding

First things you need to do when planning a wedding

Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with some Herts-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, Hertfordshire has plenty of great culinary options for you to choose from.

7 So you know the date of your hearty Herts wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Want to have the ultimate party? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the band and the dancing at the wedding. Often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests and there are plenty of great musicians in Herts and nearby London.

Photographers

Ioana Porav Photographer...

Professional husband and wife team providing wedding photography and videog...

£1,200 - £2,000 total

Parkwin photography

Hi, I'm Karen and I take un-staged, natural, romantic, fun photos preservin...

£995 - £1,950 total

Kristian Leven Photograp...

Natural and emotive wedding photography

£1,600 - £4,000 total

Luke Hayden Photography

Documenting memories that last a lifetime.

£1,800 - £3,200 total

My passion is capturing moments so that they live on I want you to be able to remember every part of your special day from how it looked to how you felt.
Gemma Chase Photography

Hair & make up artists

Lisa Attridge Make Up

Professional Bridal and Editorial make up artist with over 20 years experie...

£40 - £100 per head

The Bridal Stylists

The Bridal Stylists are a team of talented wedding hair stylists & make-up ...

£70 - £190 per head

Carla Alexandra Makeup

Carla Alexandra is a qualified makeup artist offering bespoke makeup for br...

£40 - £150 per head

CJC Hair & Makeup

We just LOVE making brides look and feel fabulous on their very special day...

£110 - £380 per head

9 Hertfordshire has plenty great, local florists. Can you get them to incorporate some locally grown roses into the flower arrangements? It's always fun to include something that's sourced nearby.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers in Essex and London too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Hertfordshire and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local Herts-based supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

Cocktails & Dreams

Cocktails and Dreams are five to eight piece function band performing at co...

£3,000 - £4,000 total

The Bears

The Bears are proud to be celebrating 15 years in the PARRRDY business. Fed...

£1,000 - £1,600 total

Music Students for Hire

The UK’s Number 1 provider of young musicians for functions and events. ...

£285 - £895 total

Halo Strings

Halo Strings, an experienced and versatile acoustic and electric female str...

£500 - £1,000 total

Flowers

Urban Flower Farmer

London based Wedding and Events florist, creating breathtaking flowers for ...

£750 - £10,000 total

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

Cakes

Rockabilly Bakery

Gorgeous celebration & wedding cakes - Rockabilly Bakery is a bespoke c...

£2 - £600 per item

Posh Pud

Poshpud is a modern and freshly baked company based in the South East creat...

£4 - £850 per item

Pretty Gorgeous Cake Com...

Welcome to Pretty Gorgeous Cake Company, home of multi Award winning Weddin...

£500 - £1,500 total

Caked

Caked brings you beautiful wedding cakes and favours, uniquely designed esp...

£300 - £1,000 per item

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following regions:

St Albans, Elstree, Chalfont St Peter, Barnet, Tring, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hitchin, Watford, Berkhamsted, Hertford, Hatfield, Enfield, Borehamwood, Welwyn, Ware, Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, Stanmore, Rickmansworth

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