We all know what ghosting is in dating… but did you know it happens in the wedding world too?

You enquire with a venue, maybe even come for a viewing, and then… silence.

Now, we completely understand that choosing your wedding venue is a huge decision, and sometimes the answer will be no. And that’s absolutely fine! Not every venue will be the right fit for you-  in fact, it shouldn’t be, because your venue should feel like home on your wedding day.

But here’s the thing: when couples disappear without a word, it makes it really hard for venues. We’ve set aside time for you, often turned away other couples for that date while you were considering it, and behind the scenes we’ve made arrangements-  sometimes even organised childcare, sorted extra cleaning, or moved other appointments to be there and give you our full attention. A quick message to say “thanks, but we’ve gone in a different direction” makes such a difference.

Even better? A little bit of feedback. Maybe the layout wasn’t quite right, the location was too far, or the dates didn’t line up. Or maybe you weren’t sure about the pricing and options available. Sharing that with us not only helps us improve, but it might also give us the chance to clarify things you weren’t certain about- and sometimes that makes all the difference.

So, if you’re in the middle of venue hunting right now, our gentle plea is this: don’t ghost your venues. Even if it’s not us (we promise we won’t be offended!). A kind, honest message closes the loop and helps everyone move forward.

After all, wedding planning should be full of excitement- not ghosts.