A carry on from last weeks Find Your Dream Wedding Venue – keep these ideas in mind when searching for, and selecting your venue.
What will your guests see when they walk into the room? Whether it’s a breath taking city skyline, a stunning view of rolling mountains or crashing waves, exceptional locations with a view are always a bonus. If there’s no view that you would like to showcase, rather look to a the decor or architectural details: Artwork on the walls, Persian rugs on the floors, period furniture in the corners or an amazing crystal chandelier as the room’s centerpiece all give your reception site that something extra.
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The Right Colours
If you have a certain theme or color palette for your party— for example a modern lounge-style cocktail party reception done in black and red—those dated antique drapes are really going to not offer the same effect. The site doesn’t have to be done in the exact colors as your planned decorations, but the walls, carpets, chairs, curtains and other basic structures shouldn’t drastically conflict with your mood or theme. If you want a spring wedding brunch, look for a space that has pastel colors or floral motifs. For a classic wedding, consider an elegant room done in neutrals or black and white.
Power Outlets
This is something that is often forgotten, be sure to take a cruise around the room to see if it has lots of power outlets—especially if you’re partying in a place that’s not a regular spot for hosting weddings. Your main user of outlets will be the entertainment crew and the buffet station, if you are having one, so take note of all the places where they’ll be able to plug things in. If their location will force your DJ to spin records out of the bathroom (not literally, but you get the idea), make sure he has plenty of extension cords.
Acoustics
If the place is full of echoes, it may give some weird sounds to the band, not to mention make it difficult for guests to hear one another talking. A tile, wood or generally hard floor will amplify sounds while a thick carpet will muffle them. Check out the room’s sound quality during an event and tailor your music to the venue too. A jazz combo will sound better at an intimate art gallery than a 14-piece orchestra.
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Parking a plenty
Ensure your venue is near to a large, and safe parking lot, garage or big, empty street where it’s legal to park. If parking poses a problem, look for other possible ways to get everyone to the venue. Can you hire a shuttle bus or van to take guests from the ceremony to the reception? Inadequate parking isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, but it may mean spending more time and money to figure out a user, and budget friendly transportation alternative.
Plan B
While you might not even want to think about rain putting a damper on your outdoor wedding, you cannot look at venues without considering an alternative plan of action should Mother Nature have other ideas. See if there is an indoor space that you can use should the weather turn bad or if there is an option to set up an outdoor tent if an open-air celebration is what your heart is truly set on.
Always be flexible, but do stick to what you desire, it is your special day after all, and we hope with these tips, that you find the perfect venue for your dream day!
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