Your first consideration should be the expected number of guests and how mobile they are. Even though the day is about you and your partner, it is also for your guests who have sacrificed their valuable time to attend. If all your close friends have small kids, it would be unfair to invite them for a wedding in another country. Likewise, if all your relatives are elderly, you cannot expect them to make it safely to a far beach. You may not be able to please everyone but you should at least consider making a recession or two if it means your family members and close friends will attend.
You also need to inquire about the competence of the staff before making a choice. You need a venue with very dedicated staff that can give you their maximum cooperation during the preparation process. You must also find out who amongst the staff will be answerable to you. This way, you know who to turn to if something goes wrong or if you are looking for clarification.
You will also need to have a set budget in mind before you go venue hunting and stick to it. Ask for a description of what is included in the rental fee. Knowing the services you have to provide and those that are provided by the venue will help you determine how it fits into your budget. However, you should never opt for expensive sites thinking that they are the best. In most cases, price does not always reflect quality of services.
Vendor flexibility is another important factor that must not escape your attention. Find out whether you are at liberty to choose your own vendors or if the venue will demand that you work with its caterers, bakers, photographers and florists. A good venue will only recommend to you reputable or their preferred vendors but will still give you the freedom to choose whoever you want.
Good locations are always booked in advance. Because of this, you should also follow suit and make advance booking if you want the best. Otherwise, you will find your first choice venue taken up and you may be forced to look for an alternative.
It is also advisable to use one venue for the function. In fact, the event will flow effortlessly and guests are likely to be more relaxed if the ceremony and reception are held in the same venue. Look for venues with separate space for the function and reception.
Your wedding day is probably the biggest day of your life. As such, you should never compromise anything to make it great. If necessary, you should even hire an expert to advice you on the venue choice.
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