| Size is an issue | | | | wedding days and may cost more. |
| Whoever says size doesn't matter is wrong. If you | | | | If you book a wedding venue that does not arrange |
| have 60 people attended your wedding reception, you | | | | your catering needs or is simply a hall hire, consider the |
| want to find a wedding venue that accommodates | | | | costs of what else you may need to make it a |
| around 60-80 people. Why get a great venue that | | | | perfect wedding venue, food, drinks, crockery & |
| holds 150 people then not even half fill it, your wedding | | | | cutlery, decorations, DJ, service staff - they all add up. |
| guests will be rattling around inside, and all atmosphere | | | | Spend time working out your figures and decide what |
| will be lost. | | | | suits your wedding budget. |
| Assuming you're planning a DJ or Band for the | | | | Coordination |
| evening's entertainment for your wedding guests, then | | | | Once you're happy you've found your perfect |
| ensure they have enough space to set up their | | | | wedding venue, pay your deposit, get a receipt and |
| equipment, consider where you can visualise the | | | | ensure it's fully booked for you on your wedding day. |
| wedding party dancing and see if there is room for the | | | | Try and take a few family members or close friends |
| entertainment to set up. | | | | to see the wedding venue before your big day. Not |
| If you are planning a big wedding breakfast at the | | | | only does it make them feel more involved you can |
| venue, speak to you wedding venue and ask how | | | | get their opinions and ideas. |
| they will arrange all the tables, they may say they can | | | | Make sure you visit the wedding venue a month or |
| accommodate hundreds of wedding guests but if they | | | | two before your big day to discuss with the |
| are sticking tables down the corridor, your guests will | | | | management of the venue what you can and can't do. |
| feel left out. | | | | Find out the times you can access it from, what time |
| In short, when searching for the perfect venue, ensure | | | | you need to be out by. Speak to the caterers and |
| you visit the venue, don't just choose it from photos or | | | | ensure the dining that you need is properly organised. |
| the internet, and try to visualise your wedding party | | | | Check what things the wedding venue will provide, and |
| being held there. | | | | what you're expected to organise. Things like a large |
| Costs | | | | silver knife or cake stand, if these are not provided by |
| Lets face facts, the wedding venue and reception can | | | | the wedding venue, you'll need to organise them |
| easily be the most expensive part of your big day, but | | | | yourself of face an awkward moment when it comes |
| only if you want it to be. | | | | to cutting your wedding cake. Find out when your |
| Depending on what your personal choice is, whether | | | | wedding DJ can get it to set up, all the little things need |
| it's a grand Victorian house you've rented for the day, | | | | consideration, make a list and ask all the questions of |
| or the local church hall, ensure you set your budget | | | | your wedding venue. |
| and stick to it. | | | | Book Early |
| Large wedding venues sometimes offer set | | | | Finally, once you've spent time searching for your |
| packages, which include a single price per head for | | | | perfect wedding venue, and you're happy you've |
| their meal, wine, toast drink and evening buffet. All | | | | found your dream day, most places get booked well in |
| venues should provide you with a price list before you | | | | advance, often years in advance. Don't get |
| book anything, check if there is a cost for hiring the | | | | disappointed, book your wedding venue early, or at |
| venue, on top of the consumables. Some wedding | | | | least get yourself pencilled in their diary and ask that |
| venues charge less for Sunday - Thursday weddings, | | | | they call you immediately if any other wedding couple |
| whilst Fridays and Saturdays are more popular | | | | enquires about YOUR date ! |