Questions To Ask When Choosing A Wedding Venue

Planning a wedding is an exciting project, but it can also put couples under a great deal of stress. There are literally hundreds of little details to take care of to ensure that your special day is nothing less than perfect. The choice of a wedding venue is one of the most important aspects of successful wedding planning, so here are 5 key questions to ensure that you make the right choice.

Is the venue available and under which conditions?

You obviously want to make sure that a venue is available on your chosen date, but there are other things to bear in mind when it comes to making sure that a venue is right for you. For example, during the “wedding season”, some venues will host multiple weddings on the same day. This can detract from the uniqueness of the experience, so ask before you book. If a venue is available for exclusive hire, you may want to clarify what “exclusive” entails, as different venues enforce different policies.

How flexible are the wedding packages available?

Since your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, you want to make sure that the packages offered by your chosen venue can be customised and allow for greater choice. This is especially important when it comes to catering, photography, and decoration, as some venues prefer to work with their in-house specialists. If you’d rather choose your own caterers, decorators, or photographers, a flexible wedding package is a way to go. Don’t forget to enquire about extra charges if you choose to go with this route.

What kind of discounts are on offer?

While you don’t want to skimp on your special day, there is no reason why you should pay more when you could actually save some money. Many venues offer discounts of up to 40 per cent on mid-week weddings, and there are also important winter season discounts you should ask about. This is a useful thing to keep in mind if you are planning to get married at a popular venue where waiting lists can be very long. Other discounts may be available if a minimum number of guests book their accommodation at your chosen venue.

Are you licensed?

This question goes beyond making sure that a venue is licensed to host ceremonies. An alcohol license (known as TEN) will be needed if your wedding set-up includes a cash bar. Licenses can take up to 20 days to be granted, so always ask if the venue will take care of this in advance. Alcohol licenses may limit the sale of alcohol to certain times of the day, so make sure the terms suit your wedding schedule.

What about parking and transportation?

This can be one of the trickiest aspects of the logistics of wedding planning, but it is important to get it right to avoid delays and to ensure that the ceremony gets off to a good start. Wedding coach hire is an increasingly popular solution, as it guarantees reliable, punctual, and comfortable service that will be appreciated by both the couple to be wed and by all guests. At Wyatt Coaches we provide coach hire for your guests to ensure they all get there on time and in comfort, simply contact us to discuss your prospective date and your venue.