6 incredibly important factors to consider when choosing a wedding venue
Finding the perfect wedding venue is far more complicated that you think
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Wedding planning is one of the more time consuming and potentially stressful time in a couple’s life. This is not surprising considering the pressure and the desire to pull off the perfect wedding while keeping both parties happy. Right at the center of this is choosing a wedding venue.
Wedding venues dictate how the wedding will go, and as such a lot of deliberation goes into choosing a suitable venue for your perfect wedding. A lot of factors need to be at the front of your mind while checking out various options and lots of things need to align before a couple can say yes to the place.
Here is a quick guide to what you should consider when hunting for the perfect place in which to say ‘I do.’
1. Price.
Some places will quote a price per guest; some will offer you a flat rate for using the place and some will have different packages available. Normally the packages give more value for money.
Some questions you should ask in order to clarify the price quoted to you include whether or not the place offers catering, and whether or not they can direct you to vendors who will offer you discounts based on their recommendations.
2. Guest list.
You don’t have to have a complete list of wedding guests you want to invite before you look at venues, but you should have an estimate on hand.
Some venues have really small capacities and will not be suited for a large wedding.
3. Location.
You should also consider if the venue would require travelling and how that affects your plans for the big day.
4. Alternative options.
This is an important factor to check off because you do not want a panic attack when it shows signs of rainfall on your wedding day.
5. Check the fine print.
Carefully consider these details as it relates to your wedding vision before deciding on a place.
6. Reputation.
There are so many things that can go wrong when choosing the correct wedding venue for your important day, but following just a few of these tips will ensure that you’ve covered all your bases before making a big commitment.