A wedding is a ceremony between two people who deeply loves each other and are one in marriage. Wedding traditions varies from one culture to another. Luckily, marriage ceremonies nowadays are evolving and are becoming more open to changes. Let us guide you into finding the perfect wedding venue for you and your partner:
Get a Wedding Planner
You might be wondering why the first thing you should do is to get a wedding planner? The reason is simple – wedding planners definitely make your wedding planning hassle-free. They will become your best friend throughout the planning process. Also, wedding planners have so much experience when it comes to weddings that they are much more familiar with the capabilities of a space, layout, time and the possible items that you will need to achieve your dream theme. They are able to share their creativity skills and brighten your wedding even more.
How to Choose A Wedding Venue
1. Dates – before choosing the best place for your wedding, the crucial part and the first thing you should check is to whether or not the venue you have in mind is available for the dates that you like. You should coordinate with your partner and decide together the date you want to set your wedding. If your heart is set on a particular date, open your mind to the possibilities that you may need to adjust the dates according to the availability of the venue that you want.
2. Price – knowing your budget is important as it will dictate whether or not you could afford the rent of the wedding venue of your choice. Wedding venues have varying prices for weekend and weekdays. If you are flexible, you may choose a weekday schedule to save more money and allocate it for food or the design of the venue.
3. Facilities – venues gave out their pamphlets which contains the facilities that the venue offers. You may also go through their websites to see the different people who had their celebration there and how they designed it. If you have time, it is so much better to visit each of the wedding venue you are eyeing. It will feel more personal, and you will have an idea on the vibe and ambience of the venue. Aside from looking at the aesthetics, you will also need to consider the less exciting parts of the venue. If you want a summer wedding, better check if the air-conditioning is working properly and a heater if it is a winter wedding. Choosing the best venue is important but you should also ensure that you, your partner and your guests are well-hosted and will enjoy the celebration. Other things you should ensure is:
- Is it accessible for disabled people?
- Is parking provided?
- Is the location of the wedding venue accessible to all guests?
- How many bathrooms are there and where are they?
- How big is the room and is it sufficient for a dance floor or a band?
- What are the restrictions of the venue about what can be done with its facilities?
4. Vendors, food/drinks and other services – did you and your partner already decided on the theme of your wedding? What kind of cake you would want or the type of food that will be served on your wedding day? Would you want a three-course meal or a buffet for your guests? Do you want to rent a bar or just a couple of wine of your own choice? As you get through the wedding process, you will slowly see all of the details coming together. You don’t need to get the caterers, or the partners of the venue and you may opt to look of a vendor of your choice. Many of the venues may enforce a minimum food and drinks budget so better coordinate with them regarding this.
5. Staffing and coordination – every venue has their own staff who would help during the preparation of the venue. Coordinate with them to know exactly what the venue provides and how many people would you need to hire to help out in the wedding. This also includes the staffs provided by the caterer, bar or other rental services. Having a better idea about this will lessen the time they needed to consume for preparation and will make the wedding process hassle-free.