If you are planning your wedding now, then you have to look at the small things about the wedding as well as the big decisions like the wedding venue, whether to hire a band for the wedding and what kind of band to hire. There are so many big and important decisions you have to make, but your wedding venue is probably the most important decision and the best place to start.
There's no need to stress now, we are right here just for you. UK Live Entertainment has come up with ten great tips for choosing your dream wedding venue in this blog post. Let's see what's waiting for you!
Decide the number of guests you intend to invite
Define the aesthetic of your wedding.
If you intended to use a wedding planner then consult with them as early as possible
Decide your location
Shortlist venues that are size-suitable for your wedding
Visit venues within your budget range.
Walk the venue.
Get clarification about what's included in the venue’s charges and any extras.
Check out previous couples' testimonials.
Book and confirm your venue as early as possible, the best venues get booked up quickly!
This is a really important decision as it will define so many other decisions. There’s no point in viewing venues that are too large or too small to accommodate your wedding guests, so get a handle on the number of guests early-doors and focus your attention on venues and services that match the size of wedding you are planning.
A wedding venue always sets the tone for any wedding so try to define what your wedding would feel like and what aesthetics would help to create the atmosphere you want. Here we give you some of the most popular wedding themes or aesthetics you may wish to choose, but there are many more.
Soft ambiance, intimate venues, florals, fabrics, decor, twinkle lights, and candles all relate to this wedding theme. If your partner agrees, you can pick this romantic theme.
These types of weddings are usually held in big cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, etc. For such a wedding, you can select sleek hotels or industrial warehouse venues. All these modern-genre venues are very popular in England.
Historically significant venues for vintage weddings in England include Hatfield House, Addington Palace, and the Port Lympne Hotel. These locations ooze old-world charm and feature architectural elements from various historic periods.
A vintage wedding venue in England embodies the country's rich cultural heritage by combining history, elegance, and the natural grandeur of the English countryside to create a memorable and nostalgic setting for couples to exchange vows.
If you are planning to work with a wedding planner or coordinator for your upcoming wedding, do your research, then select and engage your planner as quickly as possible and bring them on board with all of the decisions including venue choice. Discuss your venue choices and themes with them as early as possible, in addition to your own research, they too will have suggestions and ideas to share with you. You can visit your shortlisted venues together and their expertise will be invaluable in planning out your wedding day and negotiating with the venue’s management, too.
Obviously, don't forget to bring your family members and friends with you as well, the more minds sharing ideas, the better.
You need to choose a venue that is easily accessible to your invited guests. If your wedding reception and the main event are in two separate venues, always consider the distance between the two because many may not like it if the travel time between two different places is too long. Consider everyone that will be attending, young families, elderly relatives, and any disabled guests, too.
Location matters. Finding and deciding on a suitable venue for the wedding ceremony is one of the most important decisions in wedding planning. We already know that, right? When choosing a wedding venue it is very important to consider whether the venue is adequate for your guests; that it’s large enough and provides for all of the things that you need to create the perfect wedding you’ve been dreaming of for years! The size of the venue has a direct impact on the organisation and flow of the entire event so, try to choose a venue that provides enough space for your guests and ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all participants. Consider any disabilities too, you want all of your guests to be comfortable and to be safe.
As part of planning a beautiful wedding, it's best to have a venue budget before deciding on the venue. Once you have fixed your venue budget, visit only those venues that are compatible with it, there’s little point in viewing venues you just can’t afford, it’ll waste your time and cause you heartache. Focus on the affordable and make the venue of your choice the venue of your dreams. Once you’ve visited your shortlist of venues and made a choice, before confirming for sure, visit the final-choice venue a second time, spend time there, get used to the venue and the staff, and fully familiarise yourself with everything. On the second visit, you will discover many things you missed the first time around, so it’s always recommended that you visit the venue two or more times if you feel that you need to.
Never rent venues or locations that you have not seen!
To gain a more complete understanding of the arrangement, and flow of the venue, it’s always strongly advised to visit the venue more than once and thoroughly walk around all of the rooms and areas you intend to utilise. And, it would be even better if you record a video of your walk-around on your smartphone. You will be able to share the video with your friends and family and get their input if you need it, they will be able to provide you with their opinion on the venue selection, which will be of great assistance when making your final decision and will help you to shortlist and whittle the list down to the final choice. Remember, your family and friends will want to help, and more minds are better than one or two.
There are many questions to ask the management of your favourite venue, and that's why you need to take your wedding planner with you, they are experts in this field, and they know what is best to know in advance. For example, does the venue provide venue staff or is it just a rental facility? It is important to know if you want to hire an outside supplier or hire any wedding bands and if they are allowed. Ask the venue management all the questions you have no matter how trivial you think they may be, it’s best to get a clear idea about all issues and anything that may cause a concern later on.
Do some online research: Facebook, Google, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, etc., and check-out testimonials and reviews about the venue.
Book the venue as soon as you have made your final choice decision
Don’t hang about once you’ve decided which venue you want to use, book it and pay the deposit as soon as possible, then you’ll be able to start to plan your wedding around the venue without any stress and you’ll know that the venue is confirmed and definite.
Please take your time and read the contract carefully and ask questions to clarify anything you don’t understand or that you are confused with. The contract will outline the venue’s responsibilities, your responsibilities, and every aspect of what's included in your deal. Before signing the contract, determine if there is anything you require that is not included and negotiate to include it. If there is a change, you should insist that it’s added to the contract before you sign it. The contract is your greatest protection in the event that something goes wrong, so make sure it reflects everything you want for your big day and that nothing is left out or ambiguous.
We believe that the above ten tips will assist you in selecting a wedding venue. We have been providing band-hiring services for weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, and other occasions for more than 15 years. If you are considering hiring a band for your wedding or any other type of music or entertainment, feel free to browse our website. Here you will find many suggestions that fit your budget and musical tastes. If you like the blog, please share it. We also welcome your comments and opinions.
