Our Venue Consultancy Service
With over 15 years’ experience planning weddings and events across a wide range of venues — from private estates and historic houses to emerging event spaces — I offer venue owners and management teams a uniquely informed perspective on how venues are experienced, perceived and chosen by today’s clients.
I work closely with both established and newly developing venues who want to elevate their offering, refine their positioning and present their space with confidence and clarity. My approach is collaborative, practical and rooted in deep industry insight — helping you not only attract the right clients, but deliver an exceptional experience once they arrive.
Every venue is different, and support is always tailored. Services may include:
Thoughtfully designed showcase experiences that allow prospective clients to truly feel what a wedding or event at your venue could be like. These are immersive, considered events — not crowded wedding fairs — created in collaboration with a carefully selected team of trusted industry suppliers.
Access to my extensive network of experienced, professional suppliers, helping you build strong preferred supplier relationships based on quality, reliability and reputation.
Strategic guidance on how your venue is presented, including content direction, messaging and social media support, ensuring your marketing reflects the experience you offer.
Concept development and coordination of styled shoots to support your marketing assets, website imagery and editorial features.
Operational support ranging from enquiry handling through to on-the-day coordination, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and suppliers.
A discreet mystery shopper service designed to provide honest insight into your client journey, highlighting strengths and identifying opportunities for refinement.
My venue consultancy clients have included:
Support can be provided on a project-by-project basis, through consultancy days, or via a monthly retainer, depending on your needs and ambitions.
If you’d like to explore how I can support your venue — whether you’re at the very beginning or looking to elevate an existing offering — I’d be delighted to chat.
Please get in touch to arrange a complimentary consultation.
Val
Val Mattinson is the founder and Head Planner at Benessamy, specialising in luxury weddings and beautifully curated celebrations across the UK and the Caribbean. With over 15 years of experience, Val is known for her calm, reassuring approach and meticulous attention to detail — supporting couples and hosts who want an unforgettable experience without the overwhelm.
If you’re beginning your planning journey and would like expert guidance, get in touch to arrange an introductory call. Val would love to help you create a celebration that feels thoughtful, joyful and effortlessly seamless.
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Are you hoping to get married at a country wedding venue in the UK? As an experienced wedding planner, I’ve spent many years helping couples find the perfect setting for their celebration.
Not often do you experience that perfect mix of historic grandeur and romantic intimacy, yet that is exactly what I discovered at Sutton Bonington Hall.