If you are planning a wedding, you have your work cut out. Period.
Among the many decisions you have to make, including selecting a stunning attire and opting for a caterer, band, florist, and photographer as well as videographer, you also need to find and reserve the perfect wedding venue.
After all, the venue of your wedding not only needs to be aesthetic and accessible but also large enough to cater to and delight all the guests.
So, how can you go about choosing the ideal wedding venue where you can make lifelong memories and host the perfect wedding?
Here are five proven ways to do that:
Stick To A Budget
Weddings can break your bank – there’s no doubt about it. Hence, you should plan and budget carefully.
While everyone wants to make their dream wedding come true, a realistic budget will define certain boundaries, giving you a guideline to follow.
Begin by finalizing the total amount you can afford, and want to spend on your wedding, and then work backward.
Divide it into various parts such as expenses for dress, food, photographer, decorations, and venue.
Just like that, you’ll have an estimate of what you should spend on your venue.
Make A Guest List
The wedding venue depends on the number of guests you plan to invite.
So, go ahead and make a guest list.
Once you have a specific number of guests you plan on inviting, you can proceed to look for venues.
P.S. If you have many guests coming from out of town, booking a venue near the hotel/rest house is convenient. The same is the case for a destination wedding.
Check The Availability Of Different Wedding Venue
Some people have a dream destination that is a must-have for their wedding, so they book it several months (or even years!) in advance.
If you have not booked any such destination in advance, your priority should be to shortlist the perfect venues.
Then, check if these venues are available on your selected dates.
Do note that weekend weddings are quite common, meaning that most venues will be reserved on weekends.
You can save your hard-earned money by scheduling your wedding on weekdays if that’s convenient for you. Plus, the chances of your favorite venue being available is also high on weekdays.
Visit The Shortlisted Wedding Venues
It is always a wise decision to visit the wedding venue. It will give you a clearer picture of what you can expect.
Recently the trend of digitally visiting venues is also growing. Virtual tours of the venue through personal zoom calls or pre-recorded video can undoubtedly save time. However, you may better understand the space and scale through on-venue visits.
Your visit to the venue will also allow you to personally meet the wedding organizers and see whether or not you click together.
