5 Cheap & Budget-Friendly Wedding Venues in Coventry
Weddings are exciting, but they can be expensive… we’ve found some cheap wedding venues in Coventry to help you find the perfect venue that matches your budget.
‘Cheap’ and ‘budget-friendly’ mean different things to different people. Our list covers a range of different types of venues - from more do-it-yourself locations to places with full wedding packages - so you can find the right one for you.
Skip to our list of cheap wedding venues in Coventry, or read our top tips on saving money when planning your wedding.
Remember, once you’ve organised your venue, you’ll need to book your Coventry wedding car hire.
How to save money on a wedding in Coventry
If you’re looking to have a more budget-friendly wedding in Coventry, there are some tips and tricks you could consider to save yourself some money.
What are your wedding priorities?
Always think about what’s the most important thing to you as a couple. This will vary considerably from couple to couple. It might be the food, or the music. It might be having a large number of people there with you. Talk about the most important things to you so you know the areas where you are willing to spend money vs the things you’re more willing to compromise on.
Reduce the guest numbers
One way to reduce the cost of a wedding is to limit your guest numbers. This might not work for every couple, but if you can cut down the number of people coming to the wedding breakfast - and perhaps invite them to the evening party instead, for example - you could save considerable cash.
Have a weekday wedding
Weekday or off-season weddings are a great way to make your wedding more affordable. Lots of Coventry venues have a reduced rate for mid-week weddings, or weddings in winter. Off peak season tends to be commonly considered Jan - April, plus October, but you should check with your venue.
Find your own suppliers
You could save money and have a cheaper wedding by using your own suppliers, rather than the ones suggested by the venue - make sure you check with the venue what they permit before you do this, however!
This can allow you to compare prices more easily and go with cheaper options for some of the elements of your wedding that are less important to you.
DIY weddings
A great way to achieve a cheaper wedding is to make a lot of the decorations yourself. Think about what your skills, or your family and friends’ skills, are and see if you can utilise them. Many crafts can be quite simple and easy to do too, so you don’t need a lot of talent to create beautiful centrepieces or cute wedding favours.
Consider a laid-back reception
Not all receptions need to have glitz and glamour. Especially if you’re having a smaller wedding, you could consider a much more laid back reception. For example, booking a table at your favourite restaurant or even having lawn games, party food and drinks at home if you have the space for your guests.
However, this might not work for every couple, depending on what kind of wedding you want!
Affordable Wedding Venues in Coventry
We’ve found some cheap and budget-friendly wedding venues in Coventry. The venues are somewhat different from each other in style, so you can find something that suits your budget and your taste.
Cheylesmore Manor House, Coventry Centre
Cheylesmore Manor House is Coventry’s registry office. It’s a stunning, historic building with parts of it dating back to 1250 - making it almost 800 years old.
Image from Ceremonies Inside Coventry
It has real character with beautiful period features in the rooms in which you can say your vows and officially marry.
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly wedding venue in Coventry, without losing out on beauty and charm, this is a fantastic choice.
As a registry office, you can get married here, but you will have to have your reception or celebrations elsewhere.
The best way to find out more is to email: [email protected]
Wedding car pairing: A vintage Citroen Saloon would make a great wedding car to get you to and from this venue. It was made in 1928 and is finished in a stunning black and white combination. You can feel like a 1920s film star even on a budget.
Massey Ferguson Social Club, Eastern Green, Coventry
Depending on where in Coventry you’re getting married, you could look for a social club available to hire near you. They often make for a great cheap wedding venue as they usually require a fair amount of DIY - they just provide the venue space.
Image from Massey Ferguson Social Club
Massey Ferguson Social Club in Eastern Green, Coventry, is a great example. They have a newly refurbished function room that can have up to 250 guests.
They also have experience holding wedding receptions here, so can provide guidance on what they can provide - such as a DJ and buffet if required - and what elements you’ll need to organise yourselves.
Find out more on their website: Massey Ferguson Social Club Hire
Wedding car pairing: This modern Chrysler means you can arrive at your ceremony and reception venue in style and comfort. The price includes the car hire, chauffeur and ribbons.
The Cocked Hat
The Cocked Hat is a grade II listed building in Binley Woods, Coventry. It’s a lovely venue with indoor and outdoor space and can fit up to 70 guests.
Image from the Cocked Hat website
At the time of writing, their prices for wedding packages started at £44 per head (off season) - with cheaper prices for children. This makes it a great cheap wedding venue in Coventry.
They do have a range of different wedding packages available, as well as drinks and food packages, so you can find the right mix to suit your budget.
Find out more: Cocked Hat Weddings
Wedding car pairing: A wedding at such a beautiful venue should have a beautiful car to match. This 1938 Rolls-Royce limousine has a comfy sofa in the back and is finished in a stunning champagne.
St. Mary’s Guildhall
St. Mary’s Guildhall is a more traditional wedding venue, with stunning period architecture. Its history dates back to the 14th century. You can get married and have your reception here as they have a range of packages for different budgets.
Image from St Mary’s Guildhall website
It’s more expensive than some of our cheap wedding venues, but still a relatively budget-friendly option. At the time of writing, prices start at around £95 per person for receptions and the ceremony room hire is £650.
This venue is in Coventry’s city centre, in the cathedral quarter. It’s great for anyone looking to get married in the heart of the city at a reasonable price.
A great way to make a wedding at this venue cheaper is to choose to get married in the off-peak season and/or during the week. A winter wedding could save you a lot of money and mean you can splurge a bit on some of the extra touches!
Find out more at St. Mary’s Guildhall
Wedding car pairing: This cream, vintage Beauford is a stunning car from the 1930s. It’s available to hire in Coventry so you can arrive at St. Mary’s Guildhall feeling like you’re in a fairytale!
St Paul’s Church Hall
If you’re getting married in a church, you could find out if the church has a church hall that’s available to hire. The church is unlikely to have many facilities to help with setting up your wedding, so you’ll have to be prepared to do a lot of DIY!
However, if you’re willing to make decorations and get friends and family to help decorate the venue, church halls can make a great budget-friendly location for a relaxed reception.
For example, if you’re getting married around Foleshill or the nearby area, St Paul’s Church has a large church hall with a maximum capacity of 150 people. It has a lovely stage area plus a gorgeous arched ceiling. They can supply tables and chairs, but you will need to organise other suppliers or do DIY decorations.
Find out more: St Paul’s Foleshill Church Hall
Wedding car pairing: This charming VW campervan is a great way to add character to your wedding day celebrations. Plus, it can fit the whole bridal party in to travel down to the ceremony together!
These five cheap wedding venues in Coventry cover a wide variety of different types of weddings. We hope that one of these venues fits your bill, or that you have some fresh ideas for your wedding from our tips and tricks to save money.
Don’t forget your wedding car hire in Coventry. We have loads of choices of fantastic wedding cars, from vintage to modern vehicles.