Tips to help you find a wedding venue

Whilst thinking about wedding venues earlier today it came across my mind that not everyone knows what to look for in a wedding venue.

I believe the venue is one of the most important parts to planning your wedding, if the venue is perfect so is everything else. Below I have given a few simple tips on what to think about when your venue search begins.

Have a chat….

Decide what type of wedding you would like, Are you looking for a outdoor summer wedding with a reception in a marquee, or a winter wedding in a cosy, elegant country house, or a high fashion modern wedding in a modern venue? Maybe you and your partner want different things so be prepared to compromise if you have different ideas,this could help avoid disagreements later!

Church or Civil?

If you’re having a church ceremony, ideally you would want your reception venue to be within a half an hour drive or even closer if you are expecting guests from far afield.

A civil wedding ceremony can be held at many venues, inside or outside so long as the room/pavilion is licensed. A civil ceremony is basically a legally approved marriage ceremony that contains no religious aspects.

Decide on a budget.

Working out a budget early on will help you to shortlist potential wedding venues. As well as the venue Catering will also take up quite a large chunk of your budget so remember to include it in your calculations.


Location

If possible its always more convenient for you and your guests if you choose a wedding venue near to where the majority of your guests live.

Wedding Guests

Have a rough idea of guest numbers before you start looking for a wedding venue or be prepared to alter your guest list. This should avoid the disappointment of visiting a beautiful wedding venue only to find out it is too big/small for your wedding.

Date

If you’re flexible about the day of the week, month, season, or even the year of your wedding you’ll have a much wider choice of venues. Venue hire is often cheaper on weekdays, so a weekday could seem a better idea if you’re working with a tight budget, other than that late availability is also one to look out for.

If you’ve decided on a date for your wedding and it’s set in stone, check the availability of that date before you visit.

Call The Wedding Planner

If you are still struggling after looking at all the points above, give me a call, weather you just require a helping hand or my venue search service I am sure I can help you find your perfect venue.
Happy Venue Searching

Emma xx