https://www.sonas.events/blog Guides, tips and industry news to help you run your wedding venue, win more bookings and give your couples a better experience. en-gb Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-wedding-venue-bookings 6a3508e3a51a6b08bdbfbed7 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT Jack Carter There are over 7,600 licensed wedding venues in the UK. With couples now shortlisting online before they ever make contact, the way you manage your bookings can matter just as much as the venue itself. This guide covers what good wedding venue booking management actually looks like - from the… https://www.sonas.events/blog/what-is-venue-management-software 6996030805bc540a82638049 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Mark Lynch Venue management software is a system built specifically to run the day-to-day operations of a venue that hosts weddings and private events: bookings, guest and seating management, catering and dietary tracking, supplier coordination, payments, and marketing, all in one place. It differs from… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-start-a-wedding-venue-business-in-the-uk 6996030805bc540a82638031 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:12:00 GMT Robin Longman Guide Around 265,000 couples get married in the UK every year. The average wedding now costs £21,990, with roughly a third of that going to the venue. The demand is there. But so is the competition - there are currently 7,655 licensed wedding venues across the UK. Starting a wedding venue business is… https://www.sonas.events/blog/an-overview-of-the-uk-wedding-industry 6996030805bc540a82638033 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:45:00 GMT Jack Carter The UK wedding industry is one of the country's most resilient and creative sectors. It spans thousands of small businesses - venues, caterers, photographers, florists, music, dress designers…and it touches one of the most significant days in people's lives. That makes it unlike almost any other… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-insurance-all-you-need-to-know 6996030805bc540a82638039 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:02:00 GMT Robin Longman Yes, we know you plan your weddings carefully but with so many things potentially going wrong with large events, wedding venue insurance is essential. Knowing what insurance cover is required is part of managing a wedding venue business. If you run a wedding venue business, then you’ll hope that… https://www.sonas.events/blog/mastering-wedding-venue-marketing 6996030805bc540a8263803f Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT Jack Carter Guide In today's competitive wedding industry, having a beautiful venue simply isn't enough. With couples planning their weddings primarily online and making decisions based on search engines and social media, effective wedding venue marketing is what separates fully booked calendars from partially… https://www.sonas.events/blog/mastering-the-post-christmas-engagement-rush-forwedding-venues 6996030805bc540a8263804d Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:24:23 GMT Jack Carter The UK wedding industry experiences a seismic shift every December. With over 100,000 proposals during the Christmas period alone, and 40% of all engagements happening between Christmas and Valentine's Day, wedding venues face an extraordinary challenge come January. Here's the pattern: Christmas… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-get-more-bookings-for-your-wedding-venue 6996030805bc540a8263804b Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:12:02 GMT Robin Longman With around 247,000 marriages taking place in England and Wales in 2022 according to the Office for National Statistics, competition among venues has never been fiercer. Whether you're managing a historic manor house, a converted barn, or a contemporary city space, the challenge remains the same:… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-build-a-wedding-venue-website-that-converts-visitors-into-bookings 6996030805bc540a8263804a Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:47:52 GMT Mark Lynch Most couples start their venue search online, so your website’s first impression is critical. In today’s digital age, your wedding venue’s website often provides the very first interaction between you and potential clients. In fact, most engaged couples begin their planning journey online,… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-trends 6996030805bc540a82638048 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:53:04 GMT Robin Longman The wedding world is changing...again. But this time, it’s not just about what’s “on trend”. Couples planning weddings in 2025 and 2026 are looking for something deeper: Purpose, Personality, and Professionalism. If you're a venue manager or wedding supplier, now’s the time to align with these… https://www.sonas.events/blog/sonas-announces-partnership-with-uks-leading-gardening-charity-the-royal-horticultural-society-rhs 6996030805bc540a82638044 Wed, 21 May 2025 08:23:09 GMT Robin Longman Announcement Sonas is excited to announce a new partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity. The RHS is now using the Sonas wedding venue management software across its stunning gardens and London event halls. https://www.sonas.events/blog/sonas-announced-as-proud-sponsor-of-the-2025-kent-wedding-awards 6996030805bc540a82638045 Wed, 07 May 2025 12:40:06 GMT Robin Longman Announcement Sonas, the leading CRM software for wedding venues, is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2026 Kent Wedding Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating the very best of the local wedding industry. Designed specifically for wedding venue management, Sonas is a cloud-based CRM platform that… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-management-guide 6996030805bc540a82638046 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:45:16 GMT Mark Lynch Guide Managing a wedding venue involves juggling a wide range of tasks, from securing bookings and marketing your space to coordinating the big day itself. In short, wedding venue management is the art of running a wedding venue smoothly and profitably. It means handling everything a venue owner needs… https://www.sonas.events/blog/plan-perfect-weddings-in-kent 6996030805bc540a82638043 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:41:07 GMT Mark Lynch Guide Sonas is delighted to bring you the first in a series of articles about starting wedding venues around the UK & Ireland. We will focus on the legalities and everything you need to do to comply with local legislation and get up and running. First up, the garden of England, and hotspot for weddings… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-trends-2023 6996030805bc540a8263803e Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:37:06 GMT Robin Longman We will all remember 2022 as the year when the post-pandemic wedding boom began, but what does this mean for weddings in 2023? Following a period of stringent limitations a large number of weddings took place in such a short amount of time. Now, the conventional wedding in the UK is undergoing… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-interfaith-weddings 6996030805bc540a8263803d Thu, 11 May 2023 12:19:57 GMT Robin Longman Popular wedding venues have the ability to pick and choose the types of clientele they work with and standardise processes. This means you can run a successful business without ever having to step outside of your comfort zone. Expanding and customising the range of services you offer, however, can… https://www.sonas.events/blog/sonas-announces-partnership-with-cruise-giant-carnival 6996030805bc540a8263803b Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:49:50 GMT Robin Longman Announcement Sonas is pleased to announce its new partnership with Carnival UK, the parent company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. This will allow weddings conducted on cruise ships to be managed more efficiently using the powerful features of Sonas’ software. Nautical weddings are on the rise with the most popular… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-buy-a-wedding-venue-business 6996030805bc540a8263803c Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:15:06 GMT Robin Longman We all know that weddings don't come cheap. The National Wedding Survey conducted by hitched.co.uk revealed that the overall cost of an average wedding in the United Kingdom in 2019 was £31,974. The cost of hiring a wedding venue, on average, accounts for £5,406 of this total, and that's before… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-choose-wedding-venue-marketing-agencies 6996030805bc540a8263803a Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:16:07 GMT Robin Longman If you own a venue that hosts weddings, you have an obligation to put yourself in the minds of potential customers. Due to the fact that getting married is an occasion that only comes around once in a person's life, many will spend an inordinate amount of time comparing and examining various… https://www.sonas.events/blog/what-is-the-uk-weddings-taskforce 6996030805bc540a82638038 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:59:46 GMT Robin Longman Of all the industries that were dealt a vicious blow as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the wedding industry was undoubtedly one of the most affected. The wedding industry as a whole generates approximately £14.7 billion every single year, from venue hire to entertainers, wedding planners to… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-photography-what-every-venue-needs-to-know 6996030805bc540a82638037 Fri, 20 May 2022 09:18:30 GMT Robin Longman On average, couples tour between two and four wedding venues before finding the perfect location. So, how do you make your wedding venue business “the one”? Couples will look at many aspects, including location, ambience, and services included. But, above everything else, they will be seeking out… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-use-social-media-to-market-your-wedding-venue 6996030805bc540a82638036 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:40:46 GMT Robin Longman Social media is now the primary method for marketing your wedding venue. Find out how to do it here. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-a-wedding-venue-business 6996030805bc540a82638035 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:41:40 GMT Robin Longman Managing a wedding venue business isn’t always easy. There’s so much to think about, from the finances to customer satisfaction. This post is intended as a guide to help. We cover how to: * Draught a wedding venue finance plan * Price your venue effectively * Use holistic tools to plan more… https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-increase-bookings-for-my-wedding-venue 6996030805bc540a82638034 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:24:33 GMT Robin Longman Wedding venues are set for a busy few years, with many venues booked up until 2024. But with venues seeing their calendar go from zero to full-speed ahead, it can be difficult to find the time for marketing and new wedding venue sales. Increasing bookings and sales now is an essential way to… https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-floor-plans-insider-secrets-to-nail-them-every-time 6996030805bc540a82638032 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:19:24 GMT Robin Longman “Excellent floor plan” is not typically a phrase you will see in your customer reviews. However, neglecting the basics of a good floor plan can lead to knock on effects in other areas that will most definitely show up in those reviews. A good floor plan is like the unseen dowels in that…