For the newly-weds-to-be picking the best venue for their wedding reception can be a downright daunting task. It’s an easy task for others because they picked a venue long before they set the wedding date.
There are many options available for a couple to pick their most desired venue. From church grounds to gardens, to restaurants and beach hotels, one can only be too spoilt for choice.
Before you make a financial decision to secure the venue consider the following;
Number of Guests
What is the approximate number of the guests you are expecting? If you pick a very small venue, your guests will be uncomfortable and cramped.
If it’s too spacious, the venue will appear empty, giving an impression that some guests did not turn up for your wedding. Before listing the probable wedding venue, the first thing is to get an approximate number of guests you expect.
Location
Where you hold your reception will determine if your guests will commit to attending your wedding ceremony. If you choose to have the wedding ceremony and the reception in different venues, ensure they’re close to each other to avoid inconveniencing your guests.
Choose a central venue for the reception especially, if most of the guests will travel from far. For instance, you could look for wedding venues in Fort Worth near the airport. Accommodation facilities should also be within the reception venue.
The budget
A wedding ceremony comes with financial obligations. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the budget allocation for the venue. Can you afford the venue you have listed as your preferred venues? The amount you allocate for the venue should be reasonable compared to other wedding vote heads.
Date
If you’ve already picked the date for your wedding, finding a venue that can accommodate you may be tricky. Confirm the availability of the venue on their online calendars. Feed the details of the day, date, time of the year the venue is available.
On the other hand, if your wedding date is adjustable, you may quickly find a venue. Additionally, if you have a dream venue, but cannot find a slot or the budget does not accommodate your desire, consider changing the date to an off-peak season when the charges are friendlier.
You may also opt to marry on a week-day, but be ready to miss some guests who are unavailable midweek.
Theme or style of the wedding
Is your ceremony formal or informal? Is your wedding theme modern, traditional or a blend of the two? What elements would you like to incorporate in your wedding?
Narrowing down to thematic elements of the wedding can help you find a venue much quickly. For instance, if you want an oceanic theme, you should only shop for hotels along the beach. If an informal setting, a restaurant or barn will do.
Parking
When you think about the venue, one of the greatest needs is a place with ample parking lots for your visitors. Attach a map in your invitation to show your guests where they’ll park their cars. If the parking lot is far from the wedding venue, find alternative parking lots in nearby places. You can also explore other options such as carpooling and shuttle services to ferry guests to the reception venue.
