HOW TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION

Once you have selected they type of venue and created a list of places to visit you need to be able to objectively select the best option.

The article highlights all the various things that you might want to look out for when lloking for that winning venue.

Availability

Assuming that you have your heart set on a particular day, or have already announced when you are to tie the knot, then availability of the vneu is crucial.

Ringing round venues in advance of visiting them to determine availability will ensure that you don’t make wasted journeys. That said, if the actual date is still to be decide upon, a visit to a venue could that you fall in love with could help you to pinpoint the date in the calendar when you'll tie the knot!

Accessibility

Consider how difficult the venue is to find. How well signposted is it? Is it down small and windy country roads? Will inclement weather prior to a winter wedding make it difficult to get to? These and other factors should be considered prior to making your final decision.

The last thing you want is for a 30 minute journey to take 3 hours or have the guests need to make the last mile on foot (in snow) because the steep road has become inaccessible to cars, so make sure you fully do your research.

Parking

Parking at the venue is of obvious importance.

Many venues will have their own parking facilities - but you need to check if they are sufficient for the number of guests you are inviting? 

Try to get an idea of how many vehicles you will need spaces for and how many other guests are likely to be at the venue that day for other functions - a huge carpark could soon be full to overflowing if there are multiple wedding receptions taking place.