How to Book Venue Open Days on Bridebook

If a venue is hosting an upcoming Open Day, you can book your place directly from their Bridebook profile without needing to wait for a reply or arrange everything manually.

This gives you a simple way to see the venue, meet the team, and get a real feel for the space while you plan your wedding.

What is a venue Open Day?

A venue Open Day is a scheduled event where multiple couples can visit a wedding venue during a set period of time.

Unlike a private viewing, an Open Day is designed for a group of couples rather than a one-to-one appointment.

It gives you the chance to explore the space in a more flexible setting and helps you understand whether the venue feels right for your day.

Depending on the venue, an Open Day may include:

access to ceremony and reception spaces
the chance to meet the venue team
styling inspiration
a look at different room layouts
helpful information about packages or availability

occasional supplier involvement, such as musicians, catering or entertainment

Why book an Open Day?

Open Days are especially useful if you’re still narrowing down your shortlist.

They can help you:

See the venue in real life

Photos are helpful, but visiting in person gives you a much clearer feel for the atmosphere, layout and setting.

Compare venues more easily

If you’re still exploring your options, Open Days are a useful way to gather information before deciding which venues you want to revisit privately.

Meet the team

You’ll often get a sense of how the venue works, what kind of experience they offer, and whether they feel like the right fit for your wedding.

Move forward with more confidence

Seeing the space for yourself can make your decisions much easier.

Open Days vs Showrounds

Bridebook may show you more than one way to visit a venue.

Open Days

Multiple couples attend
More informal and flexible
Great for early research and discovery
Often useful for getting a broad feel for the venue

Showrounds

One-to-one appointment
More focused and personalised
Better when you’re seriously considering booking
Ideal for detailed questions and next steps

Many couples attend an Open Day first, then arrange a private viewing for the venues they like most.

How to book an Open Day

Booking is simple.

Visit the venue’s Bridebook profile
Click Arrange a Viewing
Choose an available Open Day
Review the details
Fill in your information
Confirm your booking

Once booked, your place is secured straight away.

What happens after you book?

After you reserve a place:

the venue is notified that you’re attending
you’ll receive confirmation details
you may receive reminders before the event
your booking is linked to your venue planning journey in Bridebook

This makes it easier to keep track of what you’ve booked and what you want to do next.

What information do I need to give?

When you book, the venue may ask for:

your names
your wedding details
your contact information
answers to a few extra questions

These questions are there to help the venue prepare for the event and understand who is attending.

Can I still attend if the venue is full?

If an Open Day has reached its attendee limit, you may still be able to see that the event exists, but you won’t be able to join once it is full.

In that case, it’s worth checking the venue’s future availability or arranging a private viewing instead.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. If your plans change, bookings can be cancelled.

If you’ve entered incorrect information or chosen the wrong event, the simplest option may be to cancel and rebook using the correct details.

Some of your core wedding details may update automatically across Bridebook, but answers to extra event questions may stay as originally submitted.

Can I book on the app as well as browser?

Yes. The booking journey is available across Bridebook, including mobile app and browser, so you can book in whichever way is most convenient for you.

What if a venue offers both Open Days and private viewings?

If a venue has both set up, Bridebook will show you both options when you click Arrange a Viewing.

You can then choose the type of visit that suits you best.

This is helpful because not every couple wants the same experience at the same stage of planning. Some prefer to browse first through an Open Day, while others want a private appointment straight away.

Tips for making the most of an Open Day

To get the most from your visit:

read the event description before booking
check the date and time carefully
bring any key questions you want to ask
take notes after the visit while everything is fresh
use Bridebook to compare the venues you’ve seen

Open Days are a great way to gather information, experience venues properly, and move closer to finding the right place for your wedding.

Start exploring venues in person

If a venue is hosting an Open Day, you’ll be able to book it directly from their Bridebook profile.

It’s a simple way to step inside the venue, explore the space, and picture what your wedding day could look like.