When it comes to wedding planning, there are many things that you should take into consideration, for example, picking the color theme, flowers, who the bridesmaids and best men will be, choosing the cake and one of the most important things – finding the right venue for the big day.
If you are getting married and you have not yet decided or simply cannot decide on the location for your very special day, then not to worry! In this article, we will discuss some tips on choosing the right venue for your wedding.
Picking a right wedding venue is a big deal. It’s expensive. It’s also an incredibly overwhelming process. The venue sets the tone for your entire wedding and should be a place that leaves you feeling totally confident about your very special day. Everything come together and centers around the wedding venue. Here are some great tips to share with you, so keep these in mind when choosing your venue:
- TAKE A VISIT TO THE VENUES
Email all prospective venues to schedule a visit with representatives who can answer all of your questions. Don’t forget to take a pen and paper with to take notes. If possible, try to make arrangements to visit the venue when it’s set up for a wedding. This way, you’ll be able to assess the size of your reception area once all of the tables, DJ or band equipment, sweetheart table, and all other necessary components are set up. Here one thing to keep in mind isdon’t bring your entire family for an initial site visit. While it’s great to have feedback from parents and your maid of honor, limit the first appointment to just you and your fiancé (and a wedding planner, if you have one). Venue selection is a very personal choice, and it sets the tone for your entire special event.
- DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF GUESTS
If you are planning a big wedding and you want as many people to be there as possible then you should be sure to keep a destination in mind that is not too far for everyone to travel and should have capacity to accommodate all your guests easily. However, if you are interested in a small and Bijou Weddings, then you can have a wider selection of wedding venues to choose from. It is always better to keep an idea of the number of people you want at your wedding before selecting the venue because if you choose a venue but it does not hold the number of guests that you want then it can become difficult to decide who can come and who can’t.
- KEEP YOUR EYES AS WELL AS MIND OPEN
Couples often end up booking a venue that looked fabulous online because the photos didn’t do the grounds justice or they fall in love with something they didn’t expect initially. It is not necessary what you see online is always real. Let your mind see your wedding in the venue.
- BE PREPARED TO HAVE A PLAN B
Since weather can be unpredictable, it’s crucial to have emergency plan for an outdoor wedding. Before booking the venue, ask what the plan is and walk through it with them. Make sure that you like the backup spaces in the event of inclement weather; if you don’t, then you may want to consider another venue.
- READ THE FINE PRINT CAREFULLY
Make sure when you are looking for potential venues that you clearly understand what’s included in services and what is not. Read the fine print very carefully and triple-check that everything you and your site coordinator discussed is included in the contract.
- CHOOSE YOUR COLORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH VENUE
Pick your colors or theme after picking your venue. The colors and theme should represent the season and go well with the wedding venue. Think about how the colors and theme complement your wedding venue for a cohesive look.
Overall, there are many amazing wedding venues that you can choose from to enjoy your big day but keep the above tips in mind while choosing one. Now you can choose where you would like to get married. Will it be in a fancy castle to make yourself feel like a princess? Or will you be jetting off to enjoy some sunny weather at a wedding to abroad or even at a hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the facilities the hotel has to offer?
Glenn Allen 
Edna Dodd 
Michelle Johnson