HOW TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION

Exclusivity

Many venues can hold more than one wedding reception each day. For some couples this won't be an issue, but for others it most certainly will.

Check out with the venue how many other couples may be celebrating on your preferred day. Remember that you need to know how many could be, not are. If you are asking a long time before the big day, you could well be the first to book, but you may not be the last.

Another thing to find out is how close together the parties will be, and whether there is the possibility of your guests getting caught up in some one elses events and vice versa. Beleiev us, there's nothing worse than talking politely for someone for half an hour only to realise that they're at the wrong wedding!

Finally, with all that you find out in mind, consider how important it is to you. Would it really effect your day if there was another happy couple in the room next door, or if you bumped in to them on your garden photoshoot? Perhaps, but then again perhaps not.

Grounds / outdoors

You will find that a number of photographs are taken outside the venue in and around the building, so make sure that the grounds are to your satisfaction.

Well kept pathways, well stocked flowerbeds, and well manicured lawns will definitely add to your images so look out for such things when choosing your venue.

Cost

Finally, cost is obviously crucial. 

In terms of room hire, many venues will either charge a small cost or nothing at all, whilse other add a hefty surcharge for use of their premises. With this in mind, make sure you know exactly how much they will charge for use of the facilities.