Rachel Ellen Pugh
Weddings
Getting hitched on a budget? Try these simple reception hacks
With these hacks, you'll be able to transform your wedding venue into the reception space of your dreams - all whilst sticking to the budget.
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Parties
Unique Venue of the Month: Shoreditch Platform
It's no secret that Shoreditch is in a league of its own when it comes to innovative venues. And the area's newest addition, Shoreditch Platform , is no exception to the rule. Located at the heart of East London's creative quarter, this inventive loft space is a treat for the eyes for creatives and non-creatives alike. Designed by award-winning architect Alex Meitlis and artist Ivo Bisignano, it's no wonder that Shoreditch Platfor
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Events
Unique Venue of the Month: Vauxhall Arches
Vauxhall railway station was opened in 1848 when the main line was extended from Nine Elms to Waterloo. The line was fundamental to the supply of milk between London and the West Country, as Vauxhall station was located next to a major creamery and milk bottling plant for United Dairies. Since then, the railway arches have become iconic amongst London's event-planning elite, and it's easy to see why. At the heart of this cultural hub, you'll find Vauxhall Arches
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Weddings
Venue Review: Chelsea Football Club
With over a century of sporting heritage to its name, Chelsea FC is one of the UK's most versatile and long-standing football grounds. Stamford Bridge itself first opened as a sporting arena in 1877 and was used almost exclusively as a meeting place for the London Athletic Club. In 1904, the grounds were bought by the Mears brothers, who sought to re-design them with the aim of hosting a sport they had fallen in love with – football. The stadium's original planned capacity was 100,000 – which
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Venues
5 Reasons Why Our Venue Experts Are Simply The Best
If you know anything about Hire Space , you'll know that we're the UK's leading venue website. With more than 100,000 monthly visitors and over 4,000 venues on our extensive database, we've quickly become the nation's favourite event planning resource. But what makes Hire Space really unique, is our team of venue experts . Our experts have the marketplace at their fingertips. Combine this with their extensive knowledge of the venue hire and
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Film and Photo
7 Picture Perfect Venues for Memorable Photoshoots
Let's face it – we all like to look picture perfect. But to get a fabulous shot, you're going to need a fabulous venue to match. With that in mind, we've come up with 7 photo-ready venues to please even the most discerning photographers. Now everybody smile, and say 'cheese'... 1. Pulse & Bankside Vaults Blackfriars
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