Looking for wedding venues – things to consider.
Your engagement is now official and a hunt for wedding venues has started. Of course, obvious step is for you and your fiancé to start discussing numbers, a date, and even a possible guest list. But how about the venue?
Are you unsure of all the aspects you should definitely take into consideration when looking for wedding venues? No need to worry any longer, as we are here to provide you with some useful tips that will help you book the perfect venue for your wedding.
Ideas for wedding venues.
We’re not going to lie to you because reducing the ‘possible wedding venues list’ to a selected few will be a time-consuming and patience-teasing task. You will probably get to see many wedding venues before booking the ideal one. But once you manage to reduce the list to those venues that fit your budget, guest list, and – above all – your preferences, there are some aspects you should definitely pay attention to.
Ask for all the available information in advance
Before you actually set up an appointment with the sales person, make sure to ask for all the available information in advance: price sheet, food and beverage options, ceremony fees etc. Do your homework and write down all your questions and doubts. Getting an accurate picture of what you will be getting if you book the venue will ease your decision making process.
Is the venue available on the date you want?
That’s probably the first question you should ask. The venue may suit all your requirements. But if it is already booked, it won’t be of much help.
Wedding venues price: Are there additional fees?
You definitely need to know if they are going to charge you extra money for services such as setting up the dance floor, decorating the chairs and tables, cutting the wedding cake, and so on. Surprises are not always pleasant, especially if you are on a tight budget.
Ask if there are food and beverage minimums
There is no secret that many venues require their clients to meet certain food and beverage minimums. What’s more, these minimums might vary depending on the chosen day. The price difference between a Sunday wedding and a Friday one may be substantial.
What if the weather is against you?
Do they have a back-up plan? How would they deal, for example, with rain? If, for instance, you have opted for an outdoor reception, you need to rest assured that there is an alternative if it rains.
Is there a bridal room?
Most brides and grooms will agree that planning a wedding may turn into a stressful, overwhelming situation. So make sure you take a well-deserved rest as well. At the end of the day, it should be the happiest day of your life, with you and your groom as the main characters of this happy-ending story. Don’t let anything spoil it a well-equipped bridal room at your full disposal will only make things easier for you.
Which are your catering options?
While some venues require you to use their catering services, some others will have you bring your own. So make sure to know exactly where you stand, because this usually implies extra-costs. And while we’re here, you should make sure to ask if they provide chairs, tables, silverware, tablecloths etc. or you have to rent them. Also, knowing exactly who’s responsible for their set-up might also prove useful.
Will your wedding be the only one they host that day?
If the venue hosts multiple weddings, make sure to find out how they handle the situation. You wouldn’t want unknown people attending your wedding ceremony, would you?
We are sure that, when the time comes, your ‘questions’ list will be much longer than the one we provided. But at least you now have a general list of aspects to consider.
