What You Should Have In Mind When Choosing a Wedding Venue
2017-12-16

A wedding is one of the most significant events of your life and it is paramount to work with the right entities to run your wedding smoothly. This includes the wedding venue and the service providers for the event as well. Getting a dream wedding venue can be a bit challenging for anyone. There is a lot to figure out before selecting the actual venue for your big day, and you may sometimes get confused while at it.

Choosing a wedding venue is one of the first things that a couple does before finalizing all other processes. There are many venues to choose from; ranging from restaurants, hotels, parks, museums and backyards among others. All these venues come with different features, which you should consider before settling for one. Some of these features include:

Guest Count

Considering the maximum number of visitors that a venue can carry and comparing it to your guest lists will help you narrow down your options to a smaller number. You can do this by calling the management team before the viewing date to save on your time and resources. Some venues hold a maximum number of 100 while others can hold over 500 visitors, hence the need to make an inquiry. Remember that your guest number is bound to increase on your wedding day so you should always go to a venue with a higher capacity than the one you are expecting on your guest list.

Budget

It is always advisable to contact the venues first before visiting them especially if you are working on a tight budget to avoid the frustration of falling in love with a venue you cannot afford. Some wedding venues are full service while others are not. A full-service wedding venue provides everything that you need for your wedding while a non-full service only caters for a few selected options; for example, the venue and décor alone. Other venues do not charge a fee for the venue as long as you hit the minimum amount of your wedding budget while others charge you for every single thing that you use. Some places will have other hidden charges over the upfront charges, and you might end up paying more than you expected. Therefore, you should always inquire about all this before settling for one venue to avoid big surprises on your big day.

Logistics 

It is essential to know exactly what you will be paying for when you settle for a venue. Some of the things you should always inquire about include:

• Lighting and noise restrictions

Always remember to ask about the noise restrictions and the power sources before settling for a venue, especially if it’s located near the residential place. Some venues have restrictions on the volume of sound you can make after a certain timing while others don’t, hence the need to clarify.

• Changing rooms for the bridal team

A wedding venue should always have ample space for the bridal team to change and take a snack. Do not be surprised if you get a place behind a curtain on your wedding day if you don’t ask about a changing room in advance. Never pick a venue that doesn’t come with a changing room unless you are comfortable without having one.

• Parking space

Most restaurants may not have enough parking space for you and your guests. Other venues will charge your guests an additional parking fee. Therefore, it is always important to ask about that before picking a venue. 

• A Backup Space

Sometimes, the weather may not be favorable for you to hold an outdoor event. In this case, you should always inquire about the availability of a backup space if the need arises.

Accessibility and Availability

Is the place easy to locate? If your guests have a problem arriving at the venue, then you should consider looking for a different place. Children and persons with special needs should also be able to arrive at your venue and access the buildings’ common places and amenities without any problem. The venue should also be available on your wedding date. Remember there are so many weddings around this holiday season, you might be competing with other couples for one space. Therefore, make your bookings as early as possible.

There are many things that you should have in mind while choosing a wedding venue. Some factors such as its availability and your budget might have a big effect on the place you will choose for your venue while others are easy to adjust to suit your needs. Remember, it can be hard to get everything you always wanted for your dream wedding, so you should be flexible on what you want for your wedding day.