broad-then-pick · run 01

2026-08-26T15:29:22.107Z · commit d30cafcdcdd · 6 turns · 161,234 tokens · 99s · ilia+e2e02@bridebook.co.uk
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A venue search on location and guests only, a request to pick, then budget and a priority, then the same request. Scores whether recommendation strength follows what is known.

Turn 1the opener

Congratulations on your engagement! I’m here to make planning your wedding feel exciting and manageable, from finding things you’ll love to understanding costs and knowing what comes next.

What are your names?

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Turn 2typed a message
Norfolk, around 100 guests.

Norfolk gives you a lovely setting with plenty of countryside, coastal and historic options, and around 100 guests is a useful starting point for shaping the venue and budget.

Once you have even a rough year, I can build your month-by-month plan and show you what matters first.

What year are you considering?

Saved: Guest estimate: ~100

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executeClientActions
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      "payload": {
        "query": "Norfolk"
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    {
      "type": "[Wedding] Update wedding field",
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        "name": "guests",
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          "guests": {
            "estimate": 100
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✓ setWeddingLocation · 2ms
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✓ [Wedding] Update wedding field · 359ms
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Turn 3typed a message
Show us some venues.

Here are some starting options in Norfolk for around 100 guests, covering different venue styles:

  • Kimberley Hall — historic, romantic and close to Wymondham; dining capacity up to 130.
  • Hockwold Hall — grand Grade II-listed manor with plenty of space and nine bedrooms.
  • Dunston Hall — larger hotel venue near Norwich, with extensive accommodation and catering packages.
  • Ash Tree Barns — a rural setting near King’s Lynn, with venue hire listed from £3,400.

These are inspiration rather than a tailored shortlist yet. A comfortable total budget would let me narrow the results to venues that are genuinely realistic for your day.

What comfortable total budget are you working with?

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searchWeddingSuppliers
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Turn 4typed a message
Which one would you pick for us?

I’d pick Kimberley Hall as the best starting point for you: it suits around 100 guests, has capacity up to 130, is close to Wymondham, and offers a romantic historic-house setting without feeling oversized.

That pick is based only on your location and guest count, not your date, budget or preferred atmosphere. Hockwold Hall would be the stronger alternative if you want something grander with more space and accommodation.

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Turn 5typed a message
Budget is £26,000, and honestly the bar matters most to us.

With £26,000 and the bar as your top priority, I’d keep Kimberley Hall as the closest match from these options, but only if its bar package or corkage rules leave enough room for the drinks you want. Your working venue allocation is about £8,286, though that’s based on an assumed weekday and season, so treat it as a guide rather than a fixed limit.

Ask each venue for the full drinks cost, including welcome drinks, wine, toast drinks, evening service, staffing, VAT and corkage. Once you have a rough year, I can build your month-by-month plan and show you what to focus on first.

What year are you considering?

Saved: Budget: £26,000

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✓ [Wedding] Update wedding field · 203ms
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Turn 6typed a message
OK — now which one?

Kimberley Hall. It’s the clearest fit for your £26,000 budget, around 100 guests, and priority of having a great bar: it comfortably suits your numbers, has a dedicated bar, and its listed venue hire of £2,500–£4,950 leaves more room for drinks than a larger, more accommodation-heavy venue.

I’d choose Hockwold Hall only if the grand manor setting matters more than maximising the bar experience. Before booking, get Kimberley’s complete drinks package and corkage terms in writing.

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