Many of us consider that choosing the wedding venue is the hardest part of planning. I know it is not easy to do but at the same time, it is not hard as you think. Having a beautiful wedding is every couple’s dream! No matter at what age you are, at least once in a life you’ve thought about getting married to the love of your life at an absolutely breathtaking venue.
If you are looking for a venue for your wedding, keep reading! This article helps you with everything you need to pay attention to when choosing a place. Let’s begin with important facts to consider when choosing wedding venues.
What should I consider when choosing a wedding venue?
There are few things that you should definitely check before confirming any wedding venue for your wedding. One wrong decision can destroy your entire day. Therefore, make sure you look for the following factors.
- Availability
The most important thing is to check the availability of the location. All hotels, resorts, outdoor gardens, private beach areas require prior booking. So, it is necessary to book the location at least three months before.
- Parking
Another important factor is that checking the availability of parking. You need to make a list of guests and then make sure the selected place has enough parking space for everyone. You might not think of this as a serious factor. However, all your guests need to be treated equally. Also, if the selected location has two, three weddings on the same day, you need to make sure you get enough parking space for your guests.
- Packages
Almost all the wedding locations offer packages depending on what they offer. For instance, you may find packages depending on the price of a plate, size of the hall, no. of guests served, etc. Hence, it is necessary to choose a package that suits your budget. Remember to check what’s included in each package and select the best one for you!
- Reviews and customer experience
Previous customer experience regarding a particular location helps you to make a wise decision. As we all need our big day to be perfect, it is good to go through the reviews to get an idea about their service. You can find reviews on Google or the location’s social media profiles. Make sure you’re reading legit reviews that help you to choose the venue.
- Other services
You may know that many locations do not limit to the location itself but also offer decoration, additional food, and drinks, photographers, dancers, music groups, etc. Some of these services can be included in the packages themselves or you may need to pay an additional cost for these. However, getting all the services from one place seems low pressure and hassle. If you are happy with their previous deliverables, go ahead and choose their other services as well.
- Capacity
Before choosing the hotel, you must not forget to make a list of guests. Then only you can decide the capacity of the wedding location you need! Obviously, you cannot invite 300 guests to a location that can only facilitate 150 people. It may lead to run out of food, chairs, or even enough space to breathe. Hence, choosing the venue depending on the number of attendees helps you to make a wise decision.
- Budget
Another most important thing is the budget. No matter you love a location, if your budget doesn’t help, move to another location. Undoubtedly, you can find another location that does not cost an arm and a leg when booking the location.
- Transportation
Always make sure to choose a location that is not so distant from your town. The reason is not all the guests find it interesting to travel miles for a wedding. Hence, choose a comfortable location for everyone to travel to.
Do not forget to look for all these factors when choosing your wedding location. Lastly, have a backup plan in the case of an emergency. It does not mean you cannot trust a location. Sometimes, external factors that are not under the control can affect the wedding unexpectedly.
