jo July 15, 2023
jo Unlike all-inclusive venues that provide catering, furniture, staffing and more, dry hire venues are typically empty shells, think barns, private estates, marquees, village halls or even blank canvas outdoor spaces. You’re responsible for hiring every single element of your day, from tables and chairs to caterers, lighting, generators and even toilets!
While this sounds like an exciting opportunity to create a totally bespoke wedding, it also means you need someone who can manage all those moving parts. That’s where a dry hire wedding planner comes in.
A dry hire wedding planner understands the unique complexities of venues without infrastructure. From sourcing power and water solutions to designing clever layouts that work practically and beautifully, we make sure nothing is overlooked.
We’ll also help you hire the right team of suppliers who are familiar with working at dry hire venues—caterers who bring their own kitchen setups, lighting designers who can work in open fields, and on-the-day staff to manage everything behind the scenes.
At One Curious Dream, we’re not just about spreadsheets, we bring vision, creativity and style to every wedding we plan. Whether you’re imagining a luxe marquee wedding at a private home or a rustic barn celebration, we’ll help shape your ideas into a cohesive, beautifully styled event.
We consider guest flow, layout, styling details and logistics, all while keeping your budget in mind. The result? A wedding that feels effortless and looks incredible.
Many couples choose dry hire venues to have more control, or because they believe it’ll save money. But the DIY approach can quickly become overwhelming.
Coordinating multiple suppliers, dealing with power and water, managing setup and breakdown, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the day itself is a big task, especially if you’ve never planned a large-scale event before.
A professional dry hire wedding planner acts as your guide and safety net, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You can enjoy your engagement and wedding day, knowing everything is under control.
At One Curious Dream, we specialise in planning dry hire and marquee weddings across the UK. Here’s how we can help:
We’ll help you find the perfect dry hire venue and create a thoughtful layout that works for your style, guest list and logistical needs.
We’ll connect you with tried-and-tested suppliers who understand the complexities of dry hire weddings, and keep your budget on track.
From initial concepts to the finishing touches, we’ll bring your aesthetic to life across every detail of the day.
We’ll be there to manage setup, suppliers, the timeline and any surprises, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that’s completely personal and utterly unique, a dry hire venue might be perfect for you. But it’s not for the faint of heart.
Let an experienced dry hire wedding planner take the pressure off so you can focus on what really matters—celebrating your love with the people who matter most.
Get in touch with One Curious Dream to find out how we can help bring your dry hire wedding vision to life.
You can reach me by email: [email protected] or call 0800 772 0765.