There is no point in seeking out a venue that incorporates a castle, cliffs and sandy beaches if you live in the city and are on a small budget. It is very important to keep your wedding dreams in line with what you can afford. This will save a lot of arguments when planning the wedding and a lot of debt after you're married. But that doesn't mean you can't still have your dream wedding. There are ideal venues to suit all budgets and tastes, it just takes a little creativity.
Who is Coming?
Planning your guest list can be a tiring and frustrating chore or a fun activity depending on your budget and how well everyone you know gets along. Once you've ironed out all the family politics of who should come and who shouldn't, your wedding guest list should be based on your total wedding reception budget. Your budget includes the reception venue, food, drinks and any overnight accomodation. There may be other "hidden" charges at the venue too, so be sure to add a little extra and check the fine print. Don't be afraid to ask your wedding planner for tips and to ensure that you know exactly what is included in the pricing. Contact Cariad Productions for advice at cariadproductions@gmail.com.
Where Should the Venue Be?
Once you know who is attending, you can decide where the best place to have the reception is. If you have friends and family dispersed around the country, or even the globe, you might be reluctant to hold your reception locally instead of preferring a wedding reception venue that is accessible to more guests. This is to ensure that your guests are able to make it to your wedding with minimal fuss and expense. If you do opt for a local venue, consider how people you want to invite will travel there and where they might stay. You might need to include details on the invitations regarding travel, transportation, directions and nearby hotels and attractions.
Meanwhile, do not forget to consider how you and those immediately around you will attend the wedding if the venue is out of town. There are additional costs involved in a non-local wedding as well, so be sure to keep that in mind.
What Type of Venue Suits You?
While picking a venue can be lots of fun, when you and your partner both want to have final say on the location it can make for a challenging time and tough negotiations. Each of you should make two lists. One list stating the features of your ideal wedding reception venue, and the other saying what you'd really NOT like in a venue. Requirements should be listed in order of importance as this will help when it comes to compromising later. You can perhaps both agree to 'lose' item '4' and so on to find your perfect venue.
When is the Wedding?
You can't book a wedding reception venue iwthout knowing the date of the wedding, but then there is nothing more disappointing than finding your dream venue and discovering that they are booked up on your wedding day. If you find your dream wedding reception venue, before setting the wedding date, you can make a provisional booking pending the speedy booking of the wedding date with your ceremony location. Both book well in advance, and be sure that they are aligned. Once you've decided on: budget, how, who, what and when, you can start looking at wedding reception venues that know you can afford. You will both love and that you and your guests can easily get to.
If you have any questions or are looking for suggestions in selecting a venue, I'm always here to help, cariadproductions@gmail.com!
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