Have you finally picked a date and started planning the details of your wedding? One of the things you’ll need to decide is where you’re going to hold the ceremony and reception. Before selecting your wedding venue, you should consider the aesthetics of the location, accessibility, weather, and cost, among other things.
Wedding venues come in all shapes and sizes. It’s important to find a venue that matches your style, as well as the amount of guests you’re expecting, and financial goals. Some popular choices for a wedding are churches or synagogues. Weddings can also take place at a historic mansion or maybe an outdoor location if you’re looking for a rustic feel. You should choose a venue that fits the style of your wedding. For example, if you’re looking for a traditional and formal wedding with all the bells and whistles, then an elegant ballroom is perfect. If you want to go down the rustic route, then a barn may be more your speed.
It’s important to know what you want. Do you want an outside ceremony? An inside ceremony? What about reception space? All of these things are important in the decision process.
Location:
One of the most important considerations when selecting a wedding venue is location. The ceremony site should be close enough to the reception venue so that guests don’t have to drive far after the ceremony is over. If people are traveling by bus or train, then they will need to know where they will be picked up. It’s also important for people coming by car to know how long it will take to travel between locations.
Weather:
Look at the weather patterns of your location for the time of year that you are getting married. Consider how much it will impact your wedding if it rains. Will guests be okay with umbrellas, or will the entire ceremony be ruined?
Size of the Venue:
When selecting a wedding venue, size is a key factor. Keep in mind that you’ll need tables and chairs for guests, not to mention space for a dance floor and any other activities you want to include. A large hall will be necessary if your guest list exceeds 200 people. An intimate wedding can be just as special – just make sure that guests won’t be sitting on top of one another!
Other considerations:
Photographer:
Your photographer should be able to fit in with your wedding venue. If you choose a place like a forest, the photographer will need an easy way to get around and take pictures without destroying the environment. If you pick a more urban area, they would probably need more equipment and lights for photos. Make sure that you plan ahead and don’t overload them with tasks!
Décor:
What theme do you want to use to decorate the venue? This can include furniture, centerpieces, flowers, etc. Find out what the venue includes as part of the venue hire, what they offer at an additional cost, and what you’d need to order from other suppliers. Also find out about their setup times. Will you be allowed to start decorating the day before? When do you need to clear out all your decor?
Available venue times:
Venues often have certain time slots available. Find out if you’ll have the venue for the entire day, or the entire weekend. Make sure to ask what time their venue hire ends, as you can easily be surprised with a large penalty fee if your guests party longer than the allocated time.
Security:
How will security be handled at the venue? Does it have good surveillance and control of entrances and exits?
Once you’ve chosen the perfect wedding venue, it’s time to start searching for wedding decor, wedding accessories, wedding flowers, wedding favors, wedding balloons… Head on over to www.101weddingproducts.com and start shopping for your dream wedding!
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