If you’re planning a wedding, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is where to celebrate your special day. We all want to find the perfect wedding venue.
With a seemingly unlimited number of venues available, it can be tricky to narrow down the options. If you’re struggling to find the perfect setting, here are some tips to help you with your decision.
1. Home Or Abroad?
Perhaps the first decision to make when it comes to finding their perfect wedding venue is choosing whether to stay at home or get married out-of-state or overseas. Many couples prefer to tie the knot close to home, but destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular.
If you are thinking about traveling overseas, consider the type of wedding you want, and also, the kind of destination that appeals to you. Is there a place you’ve visited together before? Did you get engaged on vacation, or have you always talked about going to a specific country or city? If you have fond memories of saying ‘yes’ by the Eiffel Tower or you’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights, why not consider a ceremony is Paris or a wedding in Iceland? If you love the beach or the ocean, think about hosting your big day in Mexico, Barbados or Australia.
If you have a place that is special to you, don’t let distance be a deterrent.
2. Big Or Small?
One of the most crucial considerations to keep in mind when touring wedding venues or scrolling through online galleries is the size of your party.
If you’re having a huge wedding, you may find that certain venues don’t offer the space you need. In contrast, if you’re looking to host a more intimate celebration for a small number of guests, you will find more choices in options.
Write a rough guest list, get an idea of numbers, and make some calls. If you like the look of a venue, it’s wise to check the capacity before you visit, fall head over heels in love, and then find out you’ve got too many guests. Your perfect wedding venue will comfortably accommodate all of your guests.
3. Finding The Wow Factor
There is no doubt that there are some stunning wedding venues on this planet, but aesthetics aren’t always everything. Sometimes, you fall in love with a glossy magazine spread, but you don’t get that feeling in your stomach or that smile on your face when you see that location in the flesh.
Finding the perfect wedding venue is all about stumbling across a place that not only looks good on paper, but one that gives you those butterflies. What works for you may not work for another couple, and that’s what is so special about planning a personalized day. If you’ve got a shortlist of venues, arrange some viewings, have a look around, and wait for the location that has that all-important wow factor.
Are you on the hunt for a knockout wedding venue? If so, think about places that have a special meaning to you, look for options that cater for the size of your party, and search for a venue that gives you that indescribable feeling every time you visit.
* This is a contributed post
I hope you found this information useful!
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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