Your wedding day is likely to be one of the biggest days, if not the biggest day of your life. For many couples, there’s so much to think about, from the guest list to the cake and, of course, the reception. This will be the setting of your wedding and will be in the background of all the photos, so, it’s a pretty big deal!
So, how do you ensure that you get the right one to match the theme and feel of your wedding perfectly?
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Look at Your Wedding’s Theme
Are you a modern couple, who are opting for a minimalist look on your wedding day, as well as trendy, sleek wedding rings? Or are you more traditional, and want the striking country manor covered in white flowers?
A simple way to narrow down the wedding venue list is to look at your wedding theme and find a venue that matches it. Minimalist weddings are usually suited to urban settings, whereas traditional weddings are suited to country clubs, manors, and even castles.
Size!
If it’s your dream to have a large guest list, then you’ll need to choose a location that can cater to this, without violating the fire code. This will ensure that all your guests are safe and that there’s no overcrowding on the reception tables.
You’ll also need to make sure that the wedding location you choose is able to comfortably fit tables for food, as well as allowing guests the space to dance if they want to. If you’re having a summer wedding, it may be prudent to look into a location that also offers a small outside space, which will be a great spot for photos and for any kids to play if needed.
Location
Where do you envision your wedding and the reception taking place? Are you and your partner fans of a big city wedding, or do you want somewhere a bit more rural?
When choosing your venue, you will need to make sure that it’s accessible to all your guests and, usually, not too far from where the wedding took place, if they’re separate locations. For rural wedding receptions, such as those held at stately homes, it can be ideal for couples to hire cars or buses for guests who may not be able to drive from the wedding location to the reception.
Food
So, what does food have to do with the location of your wedding reception? If you’re aiming to have onsite catering or food that needs to prepared in a kitchen at the location, then you need to think about choosing a wedding venue location that has a kitchen on-site. Or, simply put, it won’t work! Many couples who aim to have a smaller wedding reception may opt for offsite/drop-off catering, which delivers the pre-cooked food to the venue and the food is then served buffet style, so this is an ideal option if your dream venue doesn’t have a kitchen on-site.