Searching For The Most Suitable Wedding Venue
Submitted by: Jerry
So you are getting married. And you should now start to plan your wedding. The whole process should be full of fun. After you have thought about a date for your wedding, it comes to the venue. Yes you have to think about the venue as soon as possible!
In fact, the venue (other than the budget) is the most important part in your wedding planning. This is because the choice of venue may probably affect all the other decisions you will made during the whole planning process. As a result, you may need to change your whole plan if you cannot get your ideal venue.
However, there is a question here. It is how you can search for your most suitable wedding venue. Of course you have to consider lots of practical issues such as the size of the venue, location of the venue, transportation to the venue etc.
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One thing you may not know is that you will also need to consider how the catering services can fit into the venue. In most cases the venue will provide the catering services as well. If this is the case, you have to ask for the menu available first. Can the catering services fit the taste your guests? This is one question. The bottom line here that there should be at least some choices for vegetarians, considering the rising number of people who do not take meat nowadays.
Another issue you will certainly need to consider is the music. Will live band be provided by the venue? If the answer is a NO, you will probably need to arrange it yourself. On the contrary, if you are not planning to hire any live band or DJ, you have to know if the venue will provide any background music during your reception. As a matter of fact, some venues may not let you play your own CDs. You have to ask for these little details before you make the final decision.
Remember to keep all the information you get from various venues. You can create a Microsoft Excel file and put the services available for each venue in the Excel file. Of course Microsoft Excel is only one of the choices, any software that can create and mange spread sheets will be perfect. The advantage of a spread sheet is that you can easily compare different options you have.
Wish you can get your perfect wedding venue soon!
About Author: Jerry Leung is a wedding invitation designer. He has a site about <a href="http://au.imarry.org">Australia Wedding Vendor Directory</a>. Be sure to check <a href="http://in.imarry.org">India Wedding Vendors Directory</a> and <a href="http://uk.imarry.org">Wedding Vendor Directory in UK</a>
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Deciding on where to hold your wedding reception can often times make a key difference in how well it goes... and how fondly it's remembered by you and your guests. Take your time with this. Get recommendations and check out all venues thoroughly.
Be aware that the number of available locations will be much more limited for weekends and certain times of the year... often popular spots are booked a year in advance. You may wish to consider having your wedding during an "off-wedding" month, such as January or during the week, rather than on a weekend. Cost wise, it will be much cheaper as well.
While at each reception location there are several details that you should pay attention to. Available nearby parking, adequate bathroom facilities, cleanliness of the location, and ample room for dinner and dancing… these are just some of the things you will need to look at.
Familiarize yourself with the location to learn what can and can not be done, especially in terms of decorating.
Keep a list of all locations and facilities that you visit and try to get a floor plan of the building. This will certainly help you out when you are deciding on the arrangement of tables, DJ or band stand, where to place the cake table, etc. Make sure you also get all prices quoted and contact details in writing.
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The Nitty-Gritty Reception Details
There are many details that you need to attend to such as your seating arrangements, coordinating table linens to match your theme, finding a baker to make your wedding cake, whether to use a decorator or not, and who to use for entertainment.
Make a list of everything that needs to be taken care of then start delegating some of the tasks to your attendants and family members. Keep in mind that some flexibility is essential in the planning process too.
Decorating is an important part of your overall wedding plans. Make a list of the various types of decorations you'll need such as table centerpieces, balloon bouquets, and specific theme items.
One of the other most significant aspects of planning your wedding reception is the meal that will be served. You will need to decide if it will be a full-course sit-down dinner or a buffet. If you're planning a low-key, intimate reception with family and close friends, plan on food and drink that is less formal and more fun. Once you think you have everything planned out on paper, take the time to walk through the event from start to finish. For example, what will everyone be doing when they first arrive at the reception? When will guests be seated for dinner? What will happen during the meal? When will you cut the cake? When does the dancing begin? By going through each aspect of what will happen at the reception, you will be assured that you've taken care of all the details.
A Few Other Reception TipsKeep your guests updated in regards to any changes to wedding details throughout the planning process. A good way to do this is to register with a personal wedding website. New details can be added and quickly updated, which family members and guests can then quickly access online.
Delegate, delegate, delegate! Try to get other people to help out as much as possible. This will take a large load of errands off your back and all you need to do is supervise the process. Having fun and being relaxed is what you’re aiming for.
Hopefully, the above guidance and advice will give you some direction and inspiration as you plan your own special and personalized wedding reception.
