Guides
Guides for people who run estates and wedding venues.
What we have learned running bookings at Ballinderry Park and Temple House: how to market a venue, take deposits, price exclusive use and decide what to leave on the marketplaces.
How to market a wedding venue so couples book direct.
A practical guide to wedding venue marketing for country houses, estates and castles in Ireland and the UK: pages that rank, prices on the site, Google Ads tracked to the deposit, directories, reviews and fast replies.
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Wedding venue deposits and payment plans, set up properly.
How wedding venues and estates in Ireland and the UK structure deposits, staged payment plans and cancellation terms, what consumer law expects, and how to collect balances on time without chasing.
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How to price exclusive use, and show it on your website.
How country houses, estates and wedding venues price exclusive use: whole-house fees, included guests, per-person rates, venue fees, seasons and minimum nights, and how to show the price on your website.
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Airbnb commission, Booking.com fees and what they cost a whole-house booking.
What Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo charge hosts in 2026, what that means on a whole-house or group booking, and when direct booking on your own website is worth it for a country house or estate.
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How to start a wedding venue at a country house or estate in Ireland or the UK.
How to turn a country house or estate into a wedding venue in Ireland or the UK: ceremony rules, approved premises, alcohol licensing, planning, the business plan, pricing, and taking bookings.
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Choosing venue software.
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