Choosing A Wedding Venue
The first step when deciding which wedding venue to chose is gathering how many people will be attending. Usually, two thirds of the guests you invite will go, but you should always have extra sits, just in case, which is why it pays to chose a large place. Alternatively, you can request that people give you a definite answer as to whether they will be attending well in advance of the day, so then you will know the exact number that will attend.
It may be an option to have two venues; one for the wedding ceremony and one for the reception. In general, more guests go to the reception than the wedding, so a smaller venue for the wedding and a larger one for the reception is the typical set-up. Be sure to choose venues which are close to each other, so that as little of your special day as possible is spent traveling around.
After you have made a list of potential venues based on a little research, gather a camera and a notebook and visit them. Note down what you like and do not like, take lots of pictures, and write down ideas regarding themes, decorations and color schemes.
The general opinion is that historical buildings or botanical gardens make ideal wedding venues. You want a place with an atmosphere of both grandeur and warmth, a place that reminds you of family and happiness as well as prosperity. Think about more than just the look of the place though.
Some venues provide in-house stylists, photographers, flower suppliers, etc. This can take a lot of hassle out of the preparations, though you end up paying a premium for them. However, they tend not to be compulsory, so you can always see what prices they are charging and than see how much it differs from the standard price before deciding whether to take up that option.
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This article was written by a wedding planner who has over 10 years experience of planning weddings. To find out more information, click here: Wedding Venues Cheshire
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