Getting married is probably going to be the biggest day of your life, at least until you start having babies and raising a family. Your wedding day is going to be huge and one of the most important days in your life. This is why you want to get everything right, including the venue you decide to get married at. With that said, here are our top tips for finding the best wedding venues.
The Location
The first thing you want to do is have an idea of the location you want your wedding to take place. Do you want to have a beach wedding or a wedding in the middle of a busy city or maybe you want a wedding on a farm or in the countryside. Perhaps you and your partner are interested in having your wedding in the wintertime, and if that’s the case, then you’ll likely look at places located in or near mountains. Jot down all of your ideas and create a massive list of locations and then narrow down your choices.
Consider The Number Of Guests You Want to Attend
The last thing you want to do is choose what you think is the ideal wedding venue, only to learn it is not big enough to hold all of the confirmed guests that will be coming. This can result in losing a lot of money if you change venues or worse, having to un-invite guests. Both options are not ideal. This is why you should consider the number of guests before you start searching for wedding venues. This can save a lot of hassle, so make sure you know how many people are definitely coming to your wedding. The sooner you receive confirmation from guests, the better.
Features
Write out a list of what you want your venue to have, such as a dance floor, or an area where there is a buffet or reception area. The reasons for this is because a lot of people have their wedding and their reception held at the same venue. Do you want certain types of lighting, an area where a DJ or a band can perform for the evening? Be as detailed as possible because not all venues will be equipped to handle everything you want. The more detailed you are, the more of a chance you have of finding the ideal wedding venue.
Experiences
When looking at venues for your wedding, consider what kind of experience you and your guests will have if you were to book at a specific place. The actual venue should provide everyone with a pleasant experience, but if everyone will be staying for a few nights, then consider a venue that has enough rooms to accommodate all of your guest’s if they decide to stay for the entire wedding reception. Another consideration is that if your guests do stay fro a couple of days, then research nearby attractions that they can go to. There should be plenty to do for everyone for the few nights they will be there. This will require a bit of research, but it is worth doing it because you don’t want to choose a venue that will only be disappointing for your guests, as well as for you.
Price
Finally, consider the price of the venues you’re researching. Better yet, you should have an idea of how much you’re willing to spend on a venue well before you start searching for them. Venues greatly vary in price, and some are far more inexpensive than others.Sit down and write out what things are the most important to for your wedding, and if the venue tops the list, then be willing to spend the most money on it. If it’s far down on the list, then you don’t need a large budget. Whatever you do, consider the price of the prospective venues and create a budget.
Choosing the right wedding venue requires a lot of research and comparing. However, taking the time and effort to do it is well worth it. All you have to do now is keep the above tips in mind and start searching for wedding venues. Then you can choose the one you like the most.