Wedding venues are a foundational element in the wedding planning process. In order to find the perfect venue, you need to know a few things about the kind of wedding you want and how many people you intend to invite. Follow the tips below to avoid easy errors in choosing venues.
Check Capacity
The first thing to consider when choosing a wedding venue is the venue’s capacity. Choose a venue that is too small for your guest list and thing with feels crowded and stuff; pick one that’s too large and will be spacious and empty-feeling. First, you need a general idea of the guests.
Star by making a rough list of guests. At this point, it’s better to overestimate the attendance giving you a chance to pare things down later on. When you have an idea of the capacity, you can start making more tailored decisions that will help you choose the best wedding venues.
Choose Location
Of course, the final choice of wedding venue comes down to you, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about the need of the guests. If you choose a location wedding, for instance, you can expect fewer guests to be able to make it. Alternatively, try to pick a more convenient location.
If you choose somewhere rural, you might have to organize accommodation as well. Wedding guests will need a place to stay for a night or two that isn’t too far from the wedding venue. There are many factors to consider when choosing a wedding venue, so take good advice.
Smart Budget
There’s no doubt about it, weddings are expensive, even when you are planning one on a budget. However, creating a wedding budget is a must, especially if you want to maintain control of the costs and get value for money. Start budgeting with your partner from the very start.
One of the biggest expenses you will face for your wedding is the venue, and because it is the also the first one, careful planning is required. Make sure you have enough to cover surprise expenses as well; the last thing you want is to start out a new life with significant debt to cover.
Seasonal Choice
The seasonal choice for your wedding can determine the venue. If you want a summer wedding, you might look at somewhere with an outdoor area or a hybrid venue that caters to both. Winter weddings will need to be set in a location that is suitable for different winter weather conditions.
When you have made a decision on the season you want to marry in, it helps you decide on a wedding venue. If you haven’t decided on a wedding season yet, don’t let it stop you from making a long list of venues anyway to give you more choices and streamline the process.
Choose Theme
These days, some couples choose a theme for their wedding. A theme can mean anything from a traditional wedding to something from popular culture. It’s also worth thinking about the season again and tying this in with your venue decoration. It will the part in the wedding photos.