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Booking a wedding venue: How to choose your wedding venue
Natasha Grant • 29 May 2020
Booking a wedding venue - 5 tips on how to choose your wedding venue
Booking a wedding venue can be challenging. Finding the right wedding venue takes a lot of time and research and can often be one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding. You need to make sure that your venue ticks all the right boxes before you make a final decision.
Your wedding venue will influence your budget as well as the atmosphere on the day. So before booking, read five important things on how to choose your wedding venue.
1. Wedding Venue size
Look at how many people you’re planning to invite to your wedding versus the number of people the venue can comfortably cater for, particularly in light of any restrictions that the venue may have with social distancing. You do need a balance though if a venue is too large, it can affect the atmosphere and the overall look and feel. Put an initial guest list together before you start venue shopping so that you can make a better decision. You may find my blog post on how to tackle your wedding guest list helpful.
2. Exclusive wedding venues
Some venues will allow you to have exclusive use of their venue. I think it’s wonderful when you are the only couple getting married at the venue. You then have full use of the venue and hopefully its grounds. Some wedding venues will allow different weddings to take place the same day or they may allow other people to use their grounds on your wedding day, for example if it is a historical landmark. This may not bother you but if it does please do check this first.
3. Wedding venues indoor space
If you have dreams of having any part of your wedding outside, whether that's your wedding ceremony or drinks reception in your venue’s beautiful grounds. Do check with the venue that there are any sheltered areas available should the rain fall! Or whether one can be created such as a small gazebo. If there isn’t speak to your venue to find out what their backup location is for an indoor option, if needed.
4. Wedding reception drinks
Alcohol and drinks may be a big part of your wedding so it’s important to find out whether the venue can supply the drinks or if you have a dry hire venue whether you can bring your own alcohol. Do find out what the costs are. You will also need a licensed bartender to serve alcohol, find out whether the venue can assist with this, so that you can factor those costs into your final budget.
5. Venues Preferred suppliers
You’re going to be working with several different suppliers in the time leading up to and on your wedding day. Many venues require you to use their preferred suppliers, which may or may not suit your wedding style. So, find out about this before
you make a booking. If the venue does work with specific suppliers, make sure that you’re happy with their experience, style, personality, and pricing. When a venue works with preferred suppliers, it normally means they are confident in their experience and ability to deliver. However, in my view it’s more important for you to choose suppliers that fit in with your overall wedding style, budget and other preferences.
I hope this helps you in choosing the right wedding venue for you. There are many different factors to consider when booking your perfect wedding venue. Overall make sure it’s perfect for you and is a space that speaks to your personalities and style as a couple. I will be sharing another blog post soon on the top questions to ask when you visit your wedding venue.
If you want help with any part of planning your wedding planning including support choosing a wedding venue or finding brilliant, talented suppliers I can help. Contact me at natasha@pearlineevents.com I would love to hear from you.
Natasha x
Image credits Top - Megan McAdam Photography
Middle -Emma Stokes Wedding Photography
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