| I have seen many wedding venues in India, normally on | | | | providers are fully aware of the venue and location. |
| a main road in front of the house there is traffic that | | | | Also the arrival time of the guests. |
| will be diverted by friends of the family. The tent will be | | | | Allow at least two hours for the wedding services |
| built on the road and for many days you will see | | | | provider to have the seating arranged and also making |
| people eating, dancing and gathering on the road in the | | | | sure to end the event an hour before the ending time. |
| tent. Once it is over a day or two later, neighbors will | | | | This will allow for caterers and decorators to remove |
| also have a wedding. Making best use of same tent. | | | | everything from the venue in appropriate time. |
| This is called a well pre planned event. | | | | You also need to speak to the care taker for use of |
| In the UK we want to do that when we see the cost | | | | kitchen. This includes storage for food, freezing |
| of venues, but unfortunately we just can't. We respect | | | | facilities, washing facilities, toilets wash rooms etc. |
| the law, and our main task is to find the venue that | | | | Make sure you have all the contact details of the |
| fulfills all our needs for the day. | | | | venue provider. If you have a caretaker on site then |
| How to choose? Well, Make the list of people you are | | | | be sure to introduce yourself, have a discussion of |
| inviting, count number of adults, children over 12 years | | | | your event planning, feed the caretaker on time. If you |
| old and the ones just under. Once you know the list of | | | | have hired any equipments such as loud speakers, |
| guests look for the venue. | | | | disco lights and microphones be sure they are all in |
| Remember not to add or invite more then the actual | | | | place on the big day. |
| numbers, as you may find an issue with the venue | | | | Finally, once the event is over and the venue is |
| provider. Especially the insurance for public libality and | | | | cleaned up, go around the venue with the caretaker to |
| the approval status for the maximum capacity. So do | | | | make sure there aren't any damages. This will enable |
| not break these rules. | | | | you to get your deposit back. |
| Parking cars for guests especially in London, is a | | | | If you have any issues on the day you must notify the |
| nightmare. Therefore, parking should be available or | | | | venue provider, deco services provider or catering |
| there should be easy enough transportation to the | | | | services provider instantly. If you feel you have been |
| venue. Also, the security of your guests is also crucial. | | | | provided poor service or support and if you are not |
| If it is in a park or a council venue, make sure security | | | | satisfied, then file your complaint and ask for a copy of |
| is provided. | | | | their complaints procedure and follow the procedure. |
| Make sure the caterer and other wedding services | | | | |