9 things to do before booking a wedding reception venue

It’s true until once a wedding venue is booked, the planning process goes faster. The reason is that it dictates many other aspects of organizing a wedding. But just because it simplifies planning, doesn’t mean any random location will do. Before you put down a deposit on a beautiful secluded farmhouse or church that’s only available for 2 hours, consider a few things. The nine elements to reflect on, in depth, are defined below.

• Estimate

Like any other important financial decision, assessing your budget is the first step in choosing your wedding venue. Blindly selecting a site that has ac Kalyana mandapam is not the way to go. Guess the wedding budget, which will likely depend on the guest list. So, find the approximate number of people to be invited, and then calculate the ballpark digit of the budget. It is this number that will help draw up the list of potential wedding venues.

• Theme

For many couples, the big day is a long-held dream. While some want a lavish affair, others are more comfortable with a small, intimate party. For a few, it’s the rustic feel that brings the wedding to life, and for some, it’s the formal appeal. Deciding that the theme of marriage plays a fundamental role is choosing a place. For example, a bride and groom who want to take the traditional route will need to check out places that follow the Vastu guidelines.

For the couple who wants to organize a non-traditional party, ready-made sites like galleries will be the best option. But these require more attention to details such as linens, cutlery, tables and chairs, which also add to the budget evaluation.

• Logistics

For now, the list is short enough that each place to visit, physically, is not a tedious task. At this stage, the point to keep in mind is not to fall in love with the aesthetics of a place, instantly. Consider the logistics, such as how easy it was to get to the location and how long it took, then place it in the column of possible locations.

• Provisions

Few places offer the whole shed, starting with chairs and ending with decorations, and there are some wedding halls and gardens that only provide the space. Depending on the level of control the bride or groom wants over these decisions, a venue may be eliminated or shortlisted. Ask the site administrator if there are any vendor restrictions. It could change your point of view of the place.

• Catering

Many wedding venues insist on in-house catering, which can limit your options. So consider how important D-Day cooking is to you and how innovative the site is in catering to your desires. It’s little things like the cake cutting fee that can spoil the whole celebration. So find out beforehand if there are any limitations like choosing only the provider allied with the place for food and drinks.

• Visit again

The list of places will only have 3 or 4 names at this point. Go through each of them and ask the following:

1. Did it have the same charm?
2. Did they meet your stylistic requirements?
3. Were they big enough?
4. Will the celebration have a comfortable flow?

The best time to visit would be at the same time as the royal wedding to get a feel for the atmosphere, aesthetics, and lighting.

• to converse

A marriage requires coordination with many people, such as the sound system engineer, the catering manager, the head decorator, and unequivocally the venue manager. On one of the visits, talk to everyone who will be involved in planning and executing the wedding. Ask them any questions that may have come up and judge how well people will perform on D-Day. A lazy tech person can lead to the wrong song playing as you walk onto the stage.

• check again

Just like reading movie and restaurant reviews is universal, so should be with nightclubs. Dig deeper and find couples who have previously used the shortlisted locations. Ask for their feedback, both positive and negative. It will help to double check the impression you got from talking to the employees of the place. Some points to raise with sellers and other couples are:

1. Is there someone who is a challenge to work with?
2. Any spatial deficiencies one should know about?
3. How is the food?

• Religious

Couples selecting a religious ceremony should consider a location that fits the requirements of the ceremony. They should also find out if the Father, Pandit, etc. will be available to come to the site on the date and time of the wedding. If there are any unusual aspects that require consideration for religious ceremonies, be sure to clarify them with the venue beforehand.