Your wedding location sets the tone for your entire wedding! Consider the following top requirements as you are deciding on a location to interview further. These preliminary questions can usually be answered by visiting a venue's website.
- Vision - Does the venue fit with the vision/theme you both have for your wedding?
- Budget - Is the venue a location you can comfortably afford?
- Guests - How many guests can the venue accommodate?
- Weather - What are the weather possibilities for the date you are choosing?
- Amenities - Is it a full-service venue or can you bring in your own vendors and décor?
POPULAR WEDDING LOCATIONS
Here are some of the top wedding location trends:
- Intimate and Cozy Venues: With smaller, more intimate weddings becoming increasingly popular, cozy and intimate venues, such as bed and breakfasts, vineyards, or private estates are popular choices.
- Outdoor Ceremonies: Outdoor ceremonies, whether in a garden, park, or beach setting, are expected to be a big trend, taking advantage of the beauty of nature and allowing for unique and memorable backdrops.
- Destination Weddings: Destination weddings, either in a tropical location or in a picturesque city abroad, offer a unique and memorable experience for the couple and their guests.
- Rustic and Barn Weddings: Rustic and barn weddings, incorporating natural elements such as wood, stone, and greenery, are expected to be a popular choice and offer a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- City Hall Weddings: City hall weddings, offering a simple and intimate setting, are trending and allow for a low-key and fuss-free celebration.
- Virtual Weddings: Virtual weddings allow couples to celebrate with their loved ones from anywhere in the world. They are especially popular with couples who prefer a more low-key or budget-friendly celebration.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR VENUE
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Is your facility available on my wedding date?
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Is your location easy to find?
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How many guests can you accommodate?
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What is peak season is for this location?
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Will ours be the only wedding on that day?
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What do you charge?
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Are you willing to work within my budget?
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What suggestions do you have, given my needs and budget?
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What are the deposit and cancellation policies?
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How many car parking spaces are available? Do you have valet parking? What is the cost?
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Are there any restrictions for example numbers, noise, curfew?
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Do you allow confetti or rose petals to be thrown?
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Do you allow candles to be lit in the reception room?
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Do you have a Public Address (PA) system that can be used for speeches?
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What facilities are available if the weather is poor?
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What decorations do you supply for the reception?
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Do you have special arrangements with, or details of local hotels for guests to stay at?
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May the photographer/videographer visit the location beforehand?
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How many hours does the rental cover? Does this time period include set up and clean up? What are the overtime charges?
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Is there a dance floor? How big is the dance floor? Is the dance floor a separate area or do they set up tables on top of it? If it's not a separate area how do they handle moving the tables/guests before the dancing starts?
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Can you have live music?
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What's the lighting like? Does it have a nice ambiance?
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Can I see photos of previous wedding set-ups?
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Does your facility come with a coordinator?
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What are the tables like and how many can sit comfortably at each one?
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What photographic locations are there?
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Do you have an in-house caterer, a list of approved caterers, or can I bring my own?
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Is your facility licensed to serve alcohol?
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Are there other area activities for guests who have traveled from afar?