So, you’ve got the ring, excitedly called all your family members to let them know the good news, and now it’s time to actually start planning! If you’re looking for the fairytale wedding you’ve always dreamed of, it may seem hard to stay focused on the points you really do need to consider when choosing wedding venues in Essex. Read our handy guide for choosing the perfect venue, so that your wedding is exactly how you’ve always pictured it!
Location, Location, Location
When choosing a wedding venue, location is key! On their wedding day, people often don’t want to be driving from venue to venue. Usually, you want to spend as little time in the car as possible, as you want to get on enjoying your day! It’s also important to think of this due to guests that don’t have transportation or can’t drive. So, always try to make sure your venue can cater for all the parts of your wedding – such as the reception, the evening, and the overnight stay – or, at least, look into locations that are close to each other.
Practical Is Best!
The biggest consideration when it comes to your dream venue is the size; can it hold all the guests you need it to? Does it have all of the room you require? It may seem obvious, but when the venue is filled with all the tables you need, it may seem a lot smaller. So always check with the owner of the venue exactly how many people is reasonable to fit in your venue room; you don’t want the room to be horribly crowded – or alternatively much too empty – on the biggest day of your life!
Think Of The Pictures…
When choosing a wedding venue, you need it to be practical; but you also want it to be beautiful! When looking at places, always stand outside and take a look at the buildings and surrounding areas head on. Question; will this look nice in the background of your wedding shots? You want to be able to look back at your pictures for years to come, so it’s important to make sure your venue will stand the test of time, looking gorgeous in all your pictures! It can also be helpful to scout out some areas on-site where you definitely want pictures taken, so everything is smoother on the day.
Can Guests Stay Overnight?
This is a big question, and it totally depends on what you want from your venue. But for many people, a wedding involves a big party late into the night, and guests want somewhere to lay their weary heads after the amazing time! Additionally, you need to remember some of your guests may not be local to the area, and will not be able to get home afterwards. Therefore look into whether your venue can hold guests overnight, and what the cost of this would be. If your venue cannot, it’s then worth looking into local hotels and guest houses, so your invitees have options, should they need to stay overnight.
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