Getting married in Hainaut, from the castle to the old distillery

Twenty-six venues that host weddings in Hainaut: castles, farms, an abbey, converted industrial sites.

20 approved venues 6 criteria 15 cities

Hainaut is the best served province in the directory, and above all the most contrasted. You will find the Abbaye d'Aulne and the Château de Belœil there, but also an old distillery and former industrial buildings in Charleroi turned into reception venues. It is the only province where you can choose between the classic and the industrial without changing region, and that is what should guide the visit.

What sort of place do you picture?

The six families, and the number of venues that host weddings in Hainaut.

Or by province

They are based in 15 towns across the province.

How to choose your venue in Hainaut

1Charleroi or the countryside, decide earlyThe venues split between the Charleroi corridor and the countryside around Thuin, Seneffe and Belœil. One makes the logistics easier, the other changes the photos.
2Heritage sets its own rulesAbbey, listed castle, orangery: hours, fixings, sound levels. These are real constraints, not contract details.
3Look at converted industrial sitesAn old distillery or a building in Charleroi often costs less than a castle and gives a character nothing can copy.
4Count how far your guests travelHainaut is wide. Belœil to Thuin takes an hour. Look at where your guests will sleep before you fall in love.
5Check for rooms on siteSeveral estates in the province offer them, which changes the end of the night and the way home.

The five questions to ask on the visit

Is the venue listed, and what exactly does that rule out?
How late can we have music outdoors?
Is there a required caterer, or a closed list?
Are there rooms available on site?
What is the capacity for a seated meal, and for a standing cocktail?

What it costs

From 1 500 € for a community hall to 15 000 € and up for a private château for the weekend.

Market benchmarks written by hand, not measurements. Starting prices are filled in the database on only a minority of listings.

What's moving right now

·Converted industrial sites around Charleroi, now in the wedding catalogues.
·Estates with rooms, for a whole weekend rather than one evening.
·Outdoor ceremonies with a covered plan B, in the grounds of châteaux.
·Micro weddings on farms, from 30 to 60 guests.

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Frequently asked questions

How many wedding venues in Hainaut on wewed?

26 venues host weddings in Hainaut today: 20 are based there, 6 are in a neighbouring province and travel. It is the best covered province in the directory.

What kinds of venues are there in Hainaut?

Seven castles, seven estates, seven farms, six modern venues, two glasshouses and two classic halls. It is the most balanced spread of all the Belgian provinces.

When should you book a venue in Hainaut?

As everywhere, 12 to 18 months ahead for Saturdays from May to September.

Where to look outside Hainaut?

The national page gathers the 41 venues in the directory, across every province.

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