How to Pick Wedding Venues

How to Pick Wedding Venues
By Andrew Stratton

With so much emotion and excitement involved in wedding planning, couples can easily visit one or more wedding venues and immediately sign the contract. However, this could be a foolhardy move if you haven't considered all the logistics.

Before you think about choosing a venue for your ceremony and reception, there are some specifics to think about. How many guests will be in attendance? Are you having a small or big wedding? What is the theme? Are you able to hold both the ceremony and the reception in one building? Are there different price packages to choose from? Can you use your own vendors? Is there access to public transportation? To cut costs, can you provide your own beverages? Are the power sockets convenient for the DJ? Is there enough heating or air conditioning?

Your response to these questions will help you choose one of the ideal venues that you have on your list. This is your day, but you also have to think about your guests. For example, if members of your family have small children, you probably wouldn't be able to plan a destination wedding. If there are a lot of elderly relatives to invite, you may not want to do a beach wedding. You are not going to please everyone, but it is essential to make concessions when necessary.

The Reception Hall

When it comes to choosing a reception hall, it is not a one-size-fit-all option. Depending on the number of invites on your guest list, the room should have sufficient room to fit everyone comfortably. Be sure that you visit the location prior to the ceremony. The space might look huge when it is vacant, but with fundamentals such as chairs, tables, a bar, a buffet, a dance floor, a band, and a DJ, you may end up with a space too small. If you choose an outdoor location, you will still need adequate room on the lawn or at the poolside for your guests. To assess the space, request a viewing when there is another event in session.

Lighting

The appropriate lighting is necessary to set the mood. If your ceremony is during the day, be sure that there are a lot of windows at the venue. No one wants to spend that much time in a dark room while the sun is shining outside. If the event is in the evening, be sure that there is sufficient lighting. In addition, the lighting needs to be controlled for dancing, dinner, and when the couple makes its entrance. Go to one or more of the wedding venues at the same time of the day that you will have your ceremony. This will offer a better perspective on your expectations.

Parking

Most of your guests will arrive in a vehicle. Therefore, the venue must have ample parking available on the street, in the parking lot, or in the garage. If there are any issues with parking, consider other ways of getting your guests to the event such as a shuttle bus or van.

Conclusion

Your wedding day is special, but you can make it easier for yourself by allotting up to a year to plan your event. When choosing one of the wedding venues, make sure you decide with your head and not your heart. Conduct the proper research to find the place that is right for you.

When considering wedding venues, Syracuse, NY residents visit Sky Armory. Learn more about this facility at http://www.skyarmory.com/experience/weddings.

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