Deciding On Your Wedding Venue
The first step when deciding which wedding venue to chose is gathering how many people will be attending. Usually, two thirds of the guests you invite will go, but you should always have extra sits, just in case, which is why it pays to chose a large place. Alternatively, you can request that people confirm leaving you with enough time to make the proper arrangements.
You may also consider having two venues; one for the wedding ceremony and one for the reception. Generally, more people go to the reception than the wedding, so you should consider this when planning your venues. It is important that the two be close to each other, so that as little of your special day as possible is spent traveling around.
After you have made a list of potential venues based on a little research, gather a camera and a notebook and visit them. Take notes about what you like and do not like, take pictures, and write down some ideas and suggestions regarding decorations that you think would go nicely with the overall look of the place.
The general opinion is that historical buildings or botanical gardens are perfect for a wedding. You want somewhere with an atmosphere of both warmth and grandeur, a place that is peaceful and has been well cared for. Think about more than just the look of the place though.
Some wedding venues will have their own stylist, their photographer, their DJ, their own flower suppliers, etc. This can take a lot of hassle out of the preparations, though you end up paying a premium for them. However, they tend not to be compulsory, so you can always see what prices they are charging and than see how much it differs from the standard price before deciding whether to take up that option.
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This article was written by a wedding planner who has over 10 years experience of planning weddings. To find out more information, click here: Wedding Venue Cheshire
