3 Tips on Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue
Crikey, did you know that the average wedding now costs
£30,000? That is nearly as much as a typical house deposit. If I had to choose
between having somewhere to live for the rest of my life, or having one day of
attention and gifts then I’- actually, I would probably choose the second one.
I thought that I would put together a little guide on how to
choose the perfect wedding venue. I don’t actually have experience in this, but
I have been helping someone plan their wedding these past few months and have
taken a lot of advice and tips on board.
My Favourite Wedding Venue:
If you're looking for the most beautiful wedding venue, then check out Notley Abbey, a unique country house in Buckinghamshire.
My Favourite Wedding Venue:
If you're looking for the most beautiful wedding venue, then check out Notley Abbey, a unique country house in Buckinghamshire.
So, here are my top 3 tips on how you could plan the perfect
wedding venue on a budget:
Location
Getting married somewhere amazing, and in the centre of a
city, for example Cardiff or London, would of course bring the cost up just a
little.
A lot of the time, you’d be better off booking somewhere
just slightly off track that won’t cost quite as much. If you’re worried about
friends and family not being able to get there or having somewhere to stay,
then get in touch with a local hotel and see if they can do any discounts for guests.
For example, rather than having a wedding in London, which
as we all know is super expensive, then have a look at Hampshire wedding venues,
wedding venues in
Berkshire or Surrey
wedding venues as they are all close enough for people to travel to.
Capacity
The thought of having a humongous castle, or amazing church is
probably super appealing, but if you don’t have many people to fill it, then it
might look empty.
If you make a rough guide with your partner on who you will
both be inviting to the wedding, then you might get a great estimation on how
many, and who will be attending the wedding.
If you want a small wedding, then just view some smaller
venues. Obviously ensure that everyone will have a seat, but also ensure that
there aren’t too many seats that are left empty.
Theme
Make sure, that if you have a theme in mind, that your
location will be able to suit that. If you want something glamorous, then
perhaps think about a country house, or a stunning mansion.
However, if you want something modern, then perhaps
something like an art gallery or a warehouse. The good thing about these is
that they are usually so bare enough that you can literally decorate them
however you want, so the theme can be incorporated.
You should keep the weather in mind though when thinking
about your theme. Living in the UK, we don’t often get the best weather so
ensure that if you do have a theme, that you have somewhere indoors where this
can be incorporated. It is pointless choosing somewhere outdoors for a nice,
edgy theme, when the chances of sunshine are extremely slim.
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