| So you think the hard part is over. The question has | | | | and have plenty of room. The best thing to do is make |
| been answered and you are on your way down the | | | | a quick list of how many guests you believe will be |
| aisle. Think again. There are many things you have to | | | | attending and leave room for last minute additions. |
| consider when planning the perfect wedding. However, | | | | - You should also think about the plan you have in mind |
| in general, the biggest choice you will make is the | | | | for the wedding procession. If you are thinking about |
| wedding venue. Once you know the location, it is much | | | | having a candle lighting ceremony, you will want to |
| easier to plan the rest of the wedding. After all, the | | | | make sure you have plenty of room. You should also |
| setting will have a large impact on what decorations | | | | consider the outside of the venue. If you have always |
| can be used, the colour scheme, and even the number | | | | dreamed of your guests lined outside to throw rice or |
| of guests you can invite. Consider the following | | | | confetti as you are entering your waiting wedding |
| checklist when choosing the appropriate venue. | | | | limousine, make sure this is a possibility. Many couples |
| - First you should consider what type of venue you | | | | forget to check for musical options as well. If you will |
| are looking for. Many people have religious beliefs that | | | | using a recorded piece, you will need a sound system |
| dictate a church wedding. However, if you are free to | | | | or you might need an organ for live music. |
| any location you like, there are many options. You | | | | - Price should also be a consideration. A wedding |
| might choose a gazebo or a water front ceremony. | | | | venue can often range in price from a few hundred |
| You should consider what each location offers. Would | | | | pounds to thousands. Make sure that if you are |
| you prefer to host the reception and wedding in the | | | | spending thousands, you are getting what you pay for. |
| same location? Does the bride prefer to have a | | | | Many couples find they can locate venues with many |
| dressing room on site? | | | | of the same features and amenities for a variety of |
| - You should next consider the capacity each will allow | | | | prices. If you are on a tight budget, you might consider |
| for guests. If you have an idea of how many people | | | | a public location, like a park or water front to save |
| you are inviting, this will make a difference in the venue | | | | money. |
| you choose. If you are having a small intimate wedding, | | | | Choosing a wedding venue can be very stressful and |
| you may not want to choose a large venue that will | | | | difficult at times. Keep in mind that it is not the venue |
| leave your guests scattered over a hundred aisles. | | | | that matters most, but the event that takes place |
| However, if you will be having a large wedding with | | | | within. At the end of the day, the vows that have been |
| hundreds of guests, you want them to be comfortable | | | | taken should be the most important part of the event. |