tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post7740709565263997825..comments2024-03-24T23:51:25.945-07:00Comments on east side bride: Dear ESB: Please just tell me what to do.esbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-70534285284391946212012-10-31T18:58:05.132-07:002012-10-31T18:58:05.132-07:00I think in the grand scheme of questions that get ...I think in the grand scheme of questions that get asked here on esb, that this one is actually worthy of some attention and assistance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-60095067392344052422012-10-30T08:52:03.346-07:002012-10-30T08:52:03.346-07:00Def do london! I'm also an expat who is gettin...Def do london! I'm also an expat who is getting married next year. (and ESB and co helped me out a few weeks ago). You should think about all of the places that have been mentioned, and depending on how many people you were planning to invite, consider a gastro pub. We are getting married at 6 fitzroy, which is an old georgian house that is essentially (a very stylish) blank canvas. http://www.sixfitzroysquare.com/vebo/ We also looked into lauderdale house in highgate http://www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk/ (both are affordable and allow you to bring outside caterers which was a must for us). also, if you get married at one of the town halls, they are usually cheaper during the week, and you can always have the reception over the weekend. good luck!janinehttp://lilbumps.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-84580295972623025322012-10-29T02:24:14.446-07:002012-10-29T02:24:14.446-07:00Wilton's is super gorgeous (one of the oldest ...Wilton's is super gorgeous (one of the oldest music halls in London). Obvs the Horniman is great, as is the Geffrye museum in Hackney (though probably pricier with all the arty types around). <br /><br />A good friend is getting married next year on a budget with a transatlantic family sitch at Islington Town Hall and then a reception at the Easton in Clerkenwell. The Peasant (also in Clerkenwell, beautiful, lovely food, great private dining room upstairs) is also affordable I've heard.alloallonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-4544555411913277092012-10-28T23:19:14.462-07:002012-10-28T23:19:14.462-07:00Because it's a big country, we are pioneers at...Because it's a big country, we are pioneers at heart, get bored easily and we can't pick our hometowns but can certainly pick where we want to end up! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-74798092786449299632012-10-28T04:20:27.233-07:002012-10-28T04:20:27.233-07:00I live in Jericho, down the road from Freuds. I ne...I live in Jericho, down the road from Freuds. I never would have thought of it as a reception venue (probably tainted by student nights out), but I can definitely picture it now. I can imagine them catering with their home made pizzas.<br /><br />turf tavern is classic, it's an oxford institution. probably the bar I most often get asked directions to from tourists, but that might be because it's so well hiddenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-6233081718451859582012-10-28T04:14:25.191-07:002012-10-28T04:14:25.191-07:00because we were born to wander...because we were born to wander...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-82120196711513478672012-10-27T03:27:14.862-07:002012-10-27T03:27:14.862-07:00Hello!
We are also planning our wedding in London....Hello!<br />We are also planning our wedding in London. I have lived here for 7 years and have pretty much researched every venue there is! <br />If you need any help/ suggestions, let me know<br />One idea would be to look for a gallery instead of a museum as it would be much cheaper (eg soho gallery). <br />I am from brazil and my fiancé from New York and we are also asking people to fly from all over the world , I wouldn't worry about it , the people you really love will be here and it also helps to keep the guest list short which can allow for other more expensive things. Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717135154071311957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-16672674126363180082012-10-27T03:26:27.986-07:002012-10-27T03:26:27.986-07:00Hello!
We are also planning our wedding in London....Hello!<br />We are also planning our wedding in London. I have lived here for 7 years and have pretty much researched every venue there is! <br />If you need any help/ suggestions, let me know<br />One idea would be to look for a gallery instead of a museum as it would be much cheaper (eg soho gallery). <br />I am from brazil and my fiancé from New York and we are also asking people to fly from all over the world , I wouldn't worry about it , the people you really love will be here and it also helps to keep the guest list short which can allow for other more expensive things. Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717135154071311957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-59921076270224520612012-10-27T03:19:09.578-07:002012-10-27T03:19:09.578-07:00I have been reading this blog for a while, but I&#...I have been reading this blog for a while, but I'm not from the US. Why is it that none of you seem to live in or near your home towns? Even your families live miles away, and you all seem to move cities every few years. Just an observation, am I wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-463687801258136432012-10-26T23:12:15.190-07:002012-10-26T23:12:15.190-07:00I think you need to chill :)I think you need to chill :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-76458178172055245712012-10-26T20:02:06.522-07:002012-10-26T20:02:06.522-07:00To me, these folks are reason enough to have a wed...To me, these folks are reason enough to have a wedding in London. <a href="http://www.lillianandleonard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Lillian and Leonard</a> No affiliation whatsoever. They were just the first thing that came to mind when I heard London wedding. Also, I'm an American who got married in England and loved every minute of it. NO ONE was upset to fly to England. Jeniferhttp://www.wittytitlepending.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-5894914262088566112012-10-26T17:21:55.634-07:002012-10-26T17:21:55.634-07:00Yeah, ditto to this. The more lead time you give t...Yeah, ditto to this. The more lead time you give them the better. I'm betting a lot of people will be excited for a chance to go to England, and happy to see you get married, and totally willing for save to be able to. As long as they know a good while in advance when to plan for.Theanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-8163125003341802692012-10-26T16:30:07.389-07:002012-10-26T16:30:07.389-07:00I'm an American marrying a Brit, we live in NY...I'm an American marrying a Brit, we live in NYC. NYC was way too expensive to hold the wedding, and we both have old relatives and important people out West and in England. We went with London for many reasons that I won't bore you with, but here are a bunch of places to look at. I'm telling you, we looked at EVERYTHING in England. There were some gorgeous places out of town (like in Devon) but we felt shitty asking people to travel to London and then figure out how to get somewhere ELSE in England. <br /><br />There are a LOT of really bad/tacky venues over there, holy smokes. Anyway, here are some great, or not-so-bad ones to consider:<br /><br />Wiltons Music Hall<br />The Round Chapel (they were booked, like, forever though)<br />4 Princelet St - http://princelet.co.uk/<br />Dalston Heights<br />The Roost<br />Spencer House<br />Old Finsbury Town Hall<br />Town Hall Hotel (desperately wanted to do this, but it was too $$ for us)<br />The Tythe Barn<br />Wooda Farm<br />River Cottage<br />Any of the Castle Gibson venues<br />Loft Studios<br />Village Underground<br />Priston Mills<br />Cliff Barns<br />Netil House<br />Old Boys Club in Hackney<br /><br />Look at Canvas Events and Unique Venues of London sites for cool/different venues. Just obviously contact these places directly. Also Fresh Locations.<br /><br />In the end, we're having our ceremony next month at Burgh House (we can't get married at the registrar's office without residency), and reception at 6 St Chads Place, a cool restaurant in Kings Cross that doesn't charge a hire fee. Cross your fingers for us!<br /><br />Best of luck to you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-50978532899890035492012-10-26T15:54:51.055-07:002012-10-26T15:54:51.055-07:00Here is a list of places we looked at and liked (b...Here is a list of places we looked at and liked (but ended up getting married in my home town instead):<br /><br />Wiltons Music hall<br />http://wiltons.org.uk/<br /><br />Hoxton Hall<br />http://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/hire/<br /><br />The Round Chapel<br />http://www.web.theroundchapel.org.uk/venues-for-hire<br /><br /><br />The horniman<br />http://www.horniman.ac.uk/about/venue-hire-201<br /><br />BadBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847793415268148497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-41907926333821033772012-10-26T15:42:48.126-07:002012-10-26T15:42:48.126-07:00Ditto. We traveled to Europe for a friend's we...Ditto. We traveled to Europe for a friend's wedding and then went to Paris for a week for my husband's birthday, which was a month later. Those who can swing the trip will be thrilled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-82025710333683910602012-10-26T14:21:57.968-07:002012-10-26T14:21:57.968-07:00I am on th OP side. It's really hard to make t...I am on th OP side. It's really hard to make these choices when you're in such a position. Good luck, OP...and send pics!!Volarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954957618094710763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-53094237412002989702012-10-26T13:39:37.525-07:002012-10-26T13:39:37.525-07:00Maybe I am a minority here..but what a silly quest...Maybe I am a minority here..but what a silly question!! She is not asking for any information to help her decide. She just wants ESB/ readers to decide on her behalf?? or is the latest trend to select your wedding location by getting vote done on the internet? I get that so many readers are trying to help her by sharing their own wedding stories/ ideas from London, but she is not even asking if London has good venues for that..she knows everything, just wants others to decide. For some reason that just irked me! *End of rant* Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-53321220311206828622012-10-26T13:35:40.671-07:002012-10-26T13:35:40.671-07:00Love!
I don't know the Stanford House but do ...Love! <br />I don't know the Stanford House but do know the turf and freuds - and a pint afterwards? Sounds awesome.unfounddoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875652207010327188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-10741507716204089282012-10-26T13:18:32.834-07:002012-10-26T13:18:32.834-07:00Oh! Just remembered this place:
http://www.smithys...Oh! Just remembered this place:<br />http://www.smithyslondon.com/weddings.phpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-70349910428170142012012-10-26T13:16:19.533-07:002012-10-26T13:16:19.533-07:00I got married in London. Our venue was really chil...I got married in London. Our venue was really chilled and reasonable at the time (2 years ago this week) but I've noticed they've out in place a pesky package thing, which I hate, so I now wouldn't recommend.<br /><br />Nice registry offices for ceremony include Chelsea and Islington Dead cheap but lovely.<br /><br />Have you thought about a pub reception? Some City pubs close at the weekend and you can hire the whole thing. We looked at one right on the river, looking out to Tate Modern. Others have private rooms etc. And there's something iconically British about a good pub.<br /><br />Have you looked at Whitechapel gallery? I *think* it wasn't that expensive....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-43520691730247723592012-10-26T13:12:25.510-07:002012-10-26T13:12:25.510-07:00I think London sounds like a better idea. We had a...I think London sounds like a better idea. We had a destination wedding only 3 hrs from where we live and it's one of the few things I regret about the wedding.<br /><br />You can't control it as much, you can't DIY as much, you can't save money on things like flowers, decor, or food as easily. <br /><br />If you're happy with a totally hands-off general sort of wedding, then maybe destination is ok for you. OR if you have a couple weeks pre-wedding to fly in and arrange all the stuff. OR if you have a ton of money to make it exactly the way you want from a distance.Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-76763581495110456372012-10-26T12:25:55.947-07:002012-10-26T12:25:55.947-07:0065 high street (the stanford house, where we met)!...65 high street (the stanford house, where we met)! we walked everyone to the turf for a pint afterward, then had the reception at freud. laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429404210444847213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-31049405449239501802012-10-26T11:30:48.944-07:002012-10-26T11:30:48.944-07:00just to chime in - I'm an American expat marry...just to chime in - I'm an American expat marrying a Brit and we are having the wedding in the UK. When we got engaged we knew it would be hard for my family and friends to make the trip so we gave them TWO YEARS to save up. Having a 2 year engagement has been great, gives us time to save more, made planning really relaxing, you can spread things out over a longer period, no mad rush where you lose sense of anything else in your life. Obviously it might not be right for you, but it means my family and friends can make the trip and no guilt because I have given them so long to plan and save.<br /><br />good luck!JBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-56290631117412251822012-10-26T11:07:07.148-07:002012-10-26T11:07:07.148-07:00I guess you have to know your crowd. Can the peopl...I guess you have to know your crowd. Can the people you really want to be there afford an international trip? And will it matter to you if some of them can't be? Personally, I think we give too much weight to location: any space can become sacred/magical/the right one...it usually just takes the right people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-54934209528943706992012-10-26T10:57:14.986-07:002012-10-26T10:57:14.986-07:00For a London wedding, do you have any close friend...For a London wedding, do you have any close friends or family who travel all the time? My wedding was on the other side of the country from a lot of my relatives, and my awesome little brother, who travels for work and has 10 billion frequent flier miles, used some of his miles to get plane tickets for family who couldn't afford the trip. Just something to think about. Good luck!Francesnoreply@blogger.com