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 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.sonas.events/blog/uk-wedding-law-reform-guide-for-venues https://www.sonas.events/blog/uk-wedding-law-reform-guide-for-venues Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:12:00 GMT Mark Lynch https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-wedding-venue-bookings 6a3508e3a51a6b08bdbfbed7 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT Jack Carter From first enquiry to signed contract and deposit: how to run a booking process that wins couples over and keeps double bookings out of your diary. https://www.sonas.events/blog/what-is-venue-management-software 6996030805bc540a82638049 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Mark Lynch What venue management software does, where generic event platforms fall short, and the features that matter when you run a wedding venue. 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 A step-by-step guide to starting a wedding venue in the UK: business planning, licences, pricing, suppliers, marketing and the systems you'll need from day one. https://www.sonas.events/blog/an-overview-of-the-uk-wedding-industry 6996030805bc540a82638033 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:45:00 GMT Jack Carter The latest UK wedding statistics in one place: how many couples marry, what they spend, where they celebrate, and what the numbers mean for your venue. https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-insurance-all-you-need-to-know 6996030805bc540a82638039 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:02:00 GMT Robin Longman Public liability, cancellation, property and employer's liability: the insurance cover your wedding venue needs, and what to check before you choose a policy. https://www.sonas.events/blog/mastering-wedding-venue-marketing 6996030805bc540a8263803f Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT Jack Carter Guide How to market your wedding venue, from your brand and website to SEO, social media, paid ads, directories and reviews, so more couples find you and enquire. https://www.sonas.events/blog/mastering-the-post-christmas-engagement-rush-for-wedding-venues 6996030805bc540a8263804d Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:24:23 GMT Jack Carter January brings a flood of enquiries from couples who got engaged over Christmas. How to prepare your venue, respond fast and turn the rush into bookings. 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 Practical ways to fill your wedding calendar: get found online, use social media and open days, build supplier referrals, and add value instead of discounting. 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 What your wedding venue website needs to turn visitors into enquiries and viewings: strong visuals, clear pricing, obvious calls to action and simple enquiry forms. https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-trends 6996030805bc540a82638048 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:53:04 GMT Robin Longman Sustainability, technology, smaller guest lists, immersive experiences and weekday weddings: the trends shaping 2025 and 2026, and how your venue can respond. 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 is headline sponsor of the 2026 Kent Wedding Awards, celebrating the best of the wedding industry in the county where Sonas began. https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-management-guide 6996030805bc540a82638046 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:45:16 GMT Mark Lynch Guide A guide to running your wedding venue well: staying organised, converting enquiries, coordinating each wedding, marketing, and keeping finances and legal matters in order. https://www.sonas.events/blog/plan-perfect-weddings-in-kent 6996030805bc540a82638043 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:41:07 GMT Mark Lynch Guide Starting a wedding venue in Kent? A step-by-step guide to change of use, premises and wedding licences, ceremony areas, and what Kent County Council charges. https://www.sonas.events/blog/wedding-venue-trends-2023 6996030805bc540a8263803e Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:37:06 GMT Robin Longman Outdoor ceremonies, bold colours, multi-day celebrations, micro weddings and more: the wedding venue trends we saw taking shape in 2023. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-interfaith-weddings 6996030805bc540a8263803d Thu, 11 May 2023 12:19:57 GMT Robin Longman How to host interfaith weddings at your venue: who leads the ceremony, the challenges to plan for, dietary needs, décor and keeping everyone informed. https://www.sonas.events/blog/sonas-announces-partnership-with-cruise-giant-carnival 6996030805bc540a8263803b Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:49:50 GMT Robin Longman Announcement Carnival UK, the parent company of P&O Cruises and Cunard, has chosen Sonas to manage its weddings and ceremonies at sea. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-buy-a-wedding-venue-business 6996030805bc540a8263803c Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:15:06 GMT Robin Longman Thinking of buying a wedding venue business? What to weigh up: buying versus building, finding the right property, standing out, and the hidden costs. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-choose-wedding-venue-marketing-agencies 6996030805bc540a8263803a Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:16:07 GMT Robin Longman What a specialist marketing agency can do for your wedding venue, and how to decide between an agency and a freelancer. https://www.sonas.events/blog/what-is-the-uk-weddings-taskforce 6996030805bc540a82638038 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:59:46 GMT Robin Longman What the UK Weddings Taskforce is, why it was set up during the pandemic, what its working groups do, and how you can get involved. 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 Why professional photography matters for your wedding venue, how to find the right photographer, and how to get the most from the images. 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 How to market your wedding venue on social media: choosing the right platforms, targeting engaged couples with ads, using great photography and posting consistently. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-manage-a-wedding-venue-business 6996030805bc540a82638035 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:41:40 GMT Robin Longman The essentials of managing your wedding venue business: a finance plan, honest pricing, venue management software, suppliers, promotion and insurance. https://www.sonas.events/blog/how-to-increase-bookings-for-my-wedding-venue 6996030805bc540a82638034 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:24:33 GMT Robin Longman Ways to win more bookings for your wedding venue, from clear online information, newsletters and a blog to reviews, supplier partnerships and easy online booking. 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 How to get your wedding floor plans right every time: planning ahead, how layout shapes guest behaviour, sizing the dance floor and placing the speakers.