When you think of a wedding venue, what do you picture?
A hotel in the middle of a city, like the Ritz? Or do you think of a mansion in the countryside, surrounded by landscaped gardens?
Irrespective of what you picture, when choosing a wedding venue, there are some things that it simply needs to have to be feasible, and here, you will be walked through what they are.
Space
How many people are going to be attending your wedding? When you have the guest list sorted, you will need to check that the wedding venue has adequate space to accommodate them all.
Elegant indoor wedding spaces can be rather small, especially if they are part of an older building that has been converted into a wedding venue. If you have your eye on a setting that you can’t give up, even if it can’t hold all your guests, it can be worth enquiring about renting the outside of the building. This will ensure that everyone can attend and that you get the photos you want!
Staff
If you are planning to have your wedding at a manor house in the countryside that is now a hotel, you can rest assured there will be adequate staff who are experienced with hosting weddings.
However, if you intend to have the wedding reception at the same location as the wedding, it may be the case that the staff that have been hired for the reception (to run the bar, to serve food to your guests) will cost extra. So, check before booking.
Amenities
As standard, the wedding venue should have toilets, a fire extinguisher and a ramp (if necessary) to help enhance accessibility. If you are planning to have the food for the wedding venue cooked onsite, you will also need to check that there is a working kitchen which is up to standard.
High-end wedding venues may also offer features such as a limousine service for wedding guests and an open bar, but always check if this is part of the standard fee or if it is an add-on.
Furniture
Some wedding venues charge extra for the use of their furniture. Others don’t.
So, when you are booking a wedding venue, check if it has any furniture to rent that can go towards the wedding reception, ask if it is an extra charge, and, of course, check the condition of the furniture!
If you have a large guest list, you may need to ask if it is acceptable to bring along additional furniture to make sure that everyone has somewhere to sit and enjoy the evening.
Ambiance
What is meant by ambiance? Well, it’s like a vibe, and when it comes to wedding venues, the vibe needs to be good, or you may be unhappy with the photos that get taken!
When you are looking for a wedding venue, make sure you visit it before you book it. This will help you assess whether or not it fits your wedding theme, and it will also help you assess additional features, such as the amenities and the furniture.
If you are opting for a simple wedding venue, be sure to ask if it is part of the rental agreement that you can put up removable decorations, as this will help to jazz up the space.
