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Not Your Typical
Wedding Venue Directory

  • REAL ORGANIC TRAFFIC
  • REAL READY-TO-BOOK COUPLES
  • REAL BUSINESS GROWTH
  • NO FAKE LEADS. EVER.
LIST YOUR VENUE
• 2.5M monthly pageviews • 80%+ organic Google traffic • 35 years of proven results • Zero tolerance for fake leads  

How It Works

GET LISTED IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS

STEP 1

Pick Your Package

Choose the coverage level that fits your venue's goals

STEP 2

Fill Out Our Form

Tell us about your venue's superpowers and features

STEP 3

Get Approved

We review your submission and set you up for success

STEP 4

GO LIVE

Start attracting qualified couples within days

LIST YOUR VENUE

Learn More About HCTG

with CEO, Meredith Monday Schwartz and COO, Lisa Shields
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Flexible Month-to-Month Pricing

PICK THE PACKAGE THAT WORKS FOR YOU

(Use the dropdown if your venue is in a different state.)

BASIC
PER MONTH
Exclusive venue profile (no competitor ads)
Professional photo gallery
Display up to 5 videos
Special offers section
Monthly stats reports
Access to Venue Business courses & resources
Flexibility to cancel anytime with a 30-day notice
Start with basic
Boost
Per Month
Everything included in Basic PLUS:
One guaranteed Premium Featured Placement
Priority access to new editorial features
Feature performance tracking & optimization
Enhanced Pinterest presence (1 featured pin)
START WITH BOOST
BESPOKE
CONTACT US TO CUSTOMIZE
Everything included in Boost PLUS:
Multiple Premium Featured Placements
One bonus Premium Featured Placement
VIP positioning across venue categories
Enhanced Pinterest presence (6 featured pins)
CUSTOMIZE NOW

WANT A FREE CONSULTATION OR HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

REAL RESULTS
from Real Venues

  • "Knowing that there's an actual person on the other end who I can reach out to has been huge! So I really, really appreciate everything that you guys do and how you treat your clients."

    — Juliana Lorusso, Lake Pearl Wrentham, MA
  • “As always-  you guys are so great.  I LOVE Here comes the Guide... it's easy, and it's an actual resource that works.  In this industry, I feel like that is SO rare these days.

    Thanks for everything”

    — Ashley, Little Lazy Lodge, MN
  • “Truthfully, the leads from Here Comes the Guide have been fantastic. I love asking my tours what resources they are using for wedding planning and most often I hear they are using all that HCTG has to offer! You guys are doing a great job, so thank you for that!”

    — Ashley, Hawk’s View Golf Club, WI
  • "I definitely think y'all are the best out there as far as wedding advertising goes! You're ethical and you're doing great things, and we're happy with the leads we've been receiving from y'all!"

    — Lauren Pelissier, 42West, GA
  • "I've noticed with my Here Comes The Guide leads, they actually respond to me after they initially inquire. I don't need 400 leads if none of them want to book. These leads actually apply to me, which is awesome!"

    — Darlene Yakura, Union Bluff Meeting House, ME
  • “I am very happy with the results so far.  We seem to be getting quality leads from people who are actually interested in my venue. Not the waste-of-time ROBO-leads that I got in abundance from Weddingwire.”

    — Donna Borges, Owner, Inn at Rosewood Landing, NH

There's a Better Way to Market Your Venue

And it doesn't involve fake leads, competitor ads, or jacked-up prices.

We've heard the horror stories from venue owners burned by platforms that care more about their shareholders than your success. We know there's a better way—and we're proving it every day.

In this video, our CEO Meredith addresses exactly why we're nothing like The Knot or WeddingWire—and explains the transparent, relationship-focused approach helping venues fill their calendars.

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How We Help Your Venue Succeed

Exclusive Venue Profile

Exclusive Venue Profile

  • Your own page with NO competitor ADS
  • Multiple strategic listings across our site
  • Found easily in organic & SITEWIDE search

No Long-Term Contracts

No Long-Term Contracts

  • Month-to-month terms WITH ZERO HASSLE
  • Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice
  • NO PUSHY SALES TACTICS
  • We're on your side, always.

Expert Support & Education

Expert Support & Education

  • Access to our Venue Business Boot Camp education
  • Actionable strategies direct from our CEO
  • Tools that change your business immediately

Real Leads ONLY

Real Leads ONLY

  • Qualified couples communicating with you directly
  • No bots, no NICKEL-AND-DIMING, no inflated stats
  • Zero fake inquiries ever. Guaranteed

What Makes Us Different

  • Women-owned and operated
  • 35+ years in business
  • No-commission salary structure
  • Transparent, reasonable pricing
  • Zero fake leads
  • No competitor interference
  • WE CARE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
  • Your success is our success—always
LIST YOUR VENUE

Business Education To Book More Weddings

COURSES & TOOLS that directly impact your bottom line

Venue Business Boot Camp

15 modules covering everything from finding your venue’s superpowers to converting site tours into bookings. Master the venue business fundamentals that turn inquiries into "I Dos".

Marketing The Murder Barn

10 episodes following a venue owner who transforms her biggest liability into her greatest asset. If she can turn a murder barn into a dream destination, just think: what can you do with your venue?

Venue Business Templates

Professionally designed social media templates and website templates. Strategic plug-and-play resources that help you convert more couples into site tours and bookings.

we’ll send you all the info upon joining

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To get listed, make sure you have:

  • A website that includes information on weddings at your venue
  • All your legal ducks in a row - those licenses and permits that let you officially host the celebrations
  • At least eight stunning images that make hearts flutter
  • At least three real weddings under your belt
LIST YOUR VENUE

Frequently Asked Questions

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS

What makes you different from other wedding platforms?

We're not just another tech platform—we're former venue managers, wedding planners, and industry experts who understand what couples actually need. Our approach is personal, authentic, and focused on quality matches rather than overwhelming options. We're exclusively focused on wedding venues, so couples know exactly where to find what they're looking for. We're women-owned and operated, and we've been blazing our own trail since day one in 1989. Plus, all our account managers are paid straight salaries—no commission structure that might influence their recommendations. We put what's right for our venue clients and what's best for our website users first, rather than what pays our bills.

How much does it cost to get started?

See the price chart above. Here's the thing—we keep our pricing reasonable. We believe effective marketing should be accessible to every venue. We're not here to gouge you with premium prices for minimal results like some other directories out there. One of our venue partners shared, "Our monthly fee for other wedding websites is more than double what we are currently paying you, so to see Here Comes The Guide as our #1 referral was super impressive." We'd love to chat about what works for your specific venue and budget. Reach out and we'll work something out together! joinus@herecomestheguide.com

What support do you provide?

Oh, we're SO glad you asked! We truly care about our clients. You get access to The Venue Business Boot Camp education module: A bonus course that includes podcast episodes, spreadsheets, swipe files, and more. And, you’ll receive emails from our CEO with easy-to-apply ideas to help you market and sell your venue to today’s couples. But honestly, the real magic is in how we work with you. One client described our approach as "Always kind, fast to respond, helpful, not pushy or salesy, flexible, and so, so, human. They put me first, they listen to me, they want to help me." It's just straightforward, help-first, no-one-size-fits-all goodness. Ready to chat? We're here when you are! ♥

What's included in my venue listing?

You get your own Weddings/Events profile—and yours alone: No other venues or ads on your exclusive page with a curated slideshow of large, Instagram-worthy photos and the option to post up to 5 videos. We're all about making your venue look its absolute best while giving couples the real, helpful information they need to make their decision. Plus your listing will show up in various channels according to your venue's unique superpowers at no extra cost!

How do I track my listing's performance?

You'll get regular reports emailed to you showing exactly how many couples viewed your listing and reached out to you. Because honestly? You've got enough on your plate running an amazing venue. The last thing you need is to play detective with your marketing metrics.

I've been burned by getting fake leads from other platforms. How do I know you won't do the same thing?

Short answer? We never, ever, EVER send fake leads. Since 1989, we've been connecting serious couples with trusted venues by delivering qualified leads directly to your inbox—no fancy portals or fake leads, just real inquiries from couples genuinely looking for their perfect venue. We drive traffic to your website and provide referral numbers for full transparency, while our rigorous approach and reputation as a trusted resource ensures the couples who reach you are committed to finding a venue they can trust, because building that foundation of trust starts with connecting the right couples to venues they can rely on.

Can we really cancel at any time?

Yes, you can cancel anytime with a 30-day notice. Really. “Relationships over sales” isn’t just a motto—it’s one of our Core Values. We're not in the business of trapping anyone in contracts they don't want to be in. We have a no-commission salary structure to put what's best for you first.

Can any venue get listed on Here Comes The Guide?

We're pretty choosy about who joins our venue family. We never include a venue unless they have a proper place here. So while we'd love to work with you, we do have standards to maintain. We want to make sure every venue we showcase truly belongs in our curated collection. Make sure you have: 1) A website that includes information on weddings at your venue 2) All your legal ducks in a row - those licenses and permits that let you officially host the celebrations 3) At least eight stunning images that make hearts flutter 4) At least three real weddings under your belt

MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT US

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