Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue

You can’t have a wedding without a venue to host the event, which is why understanding how to select a wedding venue is a crucial component of your wedding planning.

Every couple have their own image of perfection. Nothing is right for every couple, but it must be right for you. It can be a simple as a house reception in your own garden to a formal event at a stately home. So, before you are too far into your plans – the venue should be settled on.

Simply put, your wedding venue is the place where your wedding takes place. Some venues host both the couple’s ceremony and reception, while other couples opt for two wedding venues, one for the wedding ceremony and another spot for the reception. Wedding venues are not onesize-fits-all so it’s important to understand what type of space you need for your big day and what options are available to you for your wedding day.

Understand Your Own Vibe Without an understanding of the style and aesthetic you’re dreaming of, you won’t be able to find a venue that aligns with your plans. If you’re hoping to have an ultra-glam wedding, then a rustic tepee may not be the way to go. Conversely, a classic hotel or art museum won’t be a fit if you and your partner love the outdoors and want your guests to dine under the stars.

Understand the Types of Venues Available and What’s Included Some wedding venues are all-inclusive - they are both a ceremony and reception venue, plus they provide rentals, catering, and décor. However, some venue’s offering just a blank slate where you’ll need to bring in many of your own rentals or purchases (many outdoor venues fall under this category).

Know Your Guest List Without a clear understanding of your guest count, you won’t be able to adequately select a wedding venue that can accommodate your number of guests. Imagine booking a small and intimate space, only to discover later that your guest count is going to be close to 300 people. In order to save yourself from running into those sorts of issues, it’s

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important to settle on the number of guests you plan to invite prior to a final decision about your wedding venue.

It is your Day but Consider the Guests’ Experience From the time they arrive until they depart at the end of the night, what will the guests’ experience be like? From temperature concerns, accessibility for older guests to the presence of easy-to-find toilet facilities, think of the things that will make being a guest at your wedding a comfortable and seamless experience.

Tour Potential Venues Site visits, ideally with your wedding planner in tow, are always a good idea. If you book a wedding venue unseen, you may run into surprise later that you would’ve been made aware of had you simply booked a site visit. Consider Parking and Accommodation Options Do you have a lot of guests that do not live locally? If so, distance from a potential venue to hotels and other accommodations needs to be considered. Additionally, the general accessibility of the venue should be thought through. If it’s a farm that only have a long dirt driveway, how will guests get to the venue? Will you offer shuttles or will guests be able to drive and park? The flow of the night, from arrival to departure, should be thought through at length.

Here is a list of things you need to consider before approaching any venue. • Budget • Date • Style Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue During the Tour • How many people does the space accommodate? • What’s the walking/driving distance from the ceremony location? • Is the venue near guest hotels, and can you recommend any? • Is public transportation an option? • What kinds of services do you offer? • What’s your outdoor space like? • How many hours does our rental fee cover? • What kinds of restrictions do you have? • How many weddings do you allow within a day? • What’s your deposit/cancellation/ refund policy? • Are there any additional fees we should be aware of? • Do you have liability insurance? n

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