You are newly engaged and excited about planning your big day, however with so many wedding ideas in your head where do you start with the planning? First on the check list should always be your wedding venue. Finding the perfect venue can often be a little overwhelming with so many thoughts, opinions and options available to you.
Below are a few tips to take the stress out of your wedding planning and some simple manageable steps to ensure you find a wedding venue to suit you.
Brainstorm
Before you start to actually visit potential wedding venues, think about what is important to you. Quite simply sit down and imagine what would constitute your perfect wedding.
Do you want something small and intimate , or a grand and elegant wedding? How about a stunning ballroom? Or a garden wedding that holds special significance? You can brainstorm by writing down fragmented ideas, single words or anything that gets inspiration flowing. By knowing what you want, you will know what places are best when you start looking for them.
Getting a Wedding Planner
A wedding planner can help with the entire wedding, and he or she will be able to lend their expertise to the entire event. Some luxury wedding venues may even have their own in-house wedding planner who will take the pressure off you by managing your event from start to finish and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the big day.
While the wedding planner typically costs more than going it alone, a wedding planner can guide you through some of the more difficult decisions that only someone with their experience can do.
Wedding Venue Size
After getting a few venues short-listed, start thinking about the venue’s size. Obviously if you have 200 guests, you’ll need to fit everyone in, so a larger venue may be required but it’s a good idea to balance space with intimacy, so everyone can feel like they are part of the celebration.
Wedding Venue Restrictions
After the wedding is over and the reception is starting, you don’t want to hold back. You want to eat cake, drink, sing and dance and generally have a great time. Many venues know that, and will actively facilitate all aspects of your party.
However, there some reception venues may have restrictions. For example, you may not be allowed to play loud music after 10pm, or you may be restricted from using candles and confetti. If you pick a historic location, it could be the case that you may not even be allowed to wear high-heeled shoes. Make sure you ask about these restrictions and keep them in mind when selecting your wedding venue.
Photography
If there is ever a time for pictures, it is on your wedding day. You’ll want to keep those memories preserved in photos for years to come, so it’s a good idea to make sure that the wedding venue offers good photo opportunities.
Even if you are not a photographer, there are a few simple things to look out for. Nice wide spaces, plenty of natural light and interesting features such as fountains or picturesque grounds can make all the difference to your wedding snaps.
Finding the perfect wedding venue isn’t always easy, but if you follow these tips and consider all your options, you should be able to find the ideal place. So take a deep breath and get hunting!
Jonathan is a keen lifestyle blogger who enjoys writing about everything from luxury weddings to the latest bar and club openings.
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