Choosing the wedding reception venue is never an easy thing to do. It plays such an important part in the day, and let's face it, these days the choice is huge!
So where do you start?
Well rather than using a scattergun approach, your first task should be to sit down and draw up a short-list of potential candidates. So let's now take a look at just how to go about this.
Effectively, there are three factors to look at when trying to number down your choice of venues. They are licensing, location and type.
Licensing
First things first, if you're not looking to hold your Service and Reception all in the same venue, then don't waste your time hanging around here - instead, move onto the 'Location' section right now!
So, assuming you are still reading, one thing you need to know up front is that you don't have a completely free choice. In fact, there are a great number of venues in the UK capable of hosting a Reception that don't have a civil ceremony license. This means that whilst you may love the thought of having all of the wedding at a nearby castle, if it isn't on the list of approved premisies, then the Service will need to be held elsewhere.
Another thing to know at this stage is that venues can be added to, or removed from, the 'approved premises list' at any time. This means that the list can, and does, change on a very regular basis.
So how can you find out which premises have been granted a license?
One of the best ways to find out is to contact your local Register Office - they will be able to advise just what your options are and who you need to contact. However, another, more convenient, method is to use Weddingsday. Our Supplier Directory lists venues by location and type, and we will shortly feature every UK venue that hold a current valid civil ceremony license. This invaluable free service is right here at your fingertips, so why not give it a go?
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