Things To Look For In A Wedding Venue

Every couple desires to have a flawless wedding, and one of the most important aspects of a perfect wedding is getting the perfect wedding venue. Your wedding venue serves as the backdrop for your wedding event and it sets the tone for the entire occasion, which is why it is important to get the venue sorted out before everything else. It doesn’t matter what type of wedding you’re planning, whether it’s a small backyard wedding or a grand fairytale ball, the wedding venue will still be the defining factor of your wedding.

Take a look at the list we’ve set up to guide you on your journey of finding the perfect wedding venue. 

Find a good location

While searching for a wedding venue, make sure you give priority to getting a location that would be convenient for you and your guests. You will want to know the accessibility of the venue because a suitable location means that it is not too far or too difficult to navigate, especially if the wedding venue and the reception venue are separate.

It is also important that you pay attention to the interiors and exteriors of the location. A good and welcoming ambience sets a nice tone and atmosphere for your wedding. So keep a look out and make sure the location you choose is the perfect ground for your wedding.

Choose an appropriate size

Finding a location that would accommodate the size of your guest list without feeling crammed or oversized is essential. It is imperative to choose a venue that has a large enough capacity to fit your guests, and not too oversized as well. Besides, you cannot cram 400 guests in a venue that accommodates 200 people. Equally, an oversized venue would not be aesthetic as well. 

The size of your wedding location and your guest list should be an almost perfect fit. Let’s face it, it’s always a nightmare having to cut out some people from your guest list due to lack of space.

Get the best value for money

Your wedding venue will probably be the item that takes the highest percentage out of your total wedding budget.  Identifying how much you’re willing to spend on a venue early on gives you a better chance at getting the best value for money. Make a little research about each venue and find out what you get from every package. Sometimes, settling for the cheapest option isn’t always the best decision because all you might be getting is the venue itself, while you might be able to get additional features like security, furniture, decoration and more when you bump up your budget a little. 

So the best thing you can do is find the best connection between your budget, practicality and venue package.

Know your vibe and aesthetic

To find the wedding venue that best suits your fantasy, you need to understand the vibe and theme you would want for your wedding. The wedding venue sets the tone for your event which is why it needs to match the vision you have. If you, for example, are looking to have a rustic themed wedding, a luxury hotel or ballroom is probably not the best venue to choose. Similarly, a barn or a ranch might not be appropriate when you are hosting a glamorous black tie wedding.

All the elements of your wedding venue, from the exterior and interior space to the furniture and light setting, must fit your entire wedding plan vibe and aesthetic.

Privacy and Exclusivity

Another thing to consider when searching for a wedding venue is how private your wedding will be and how separate it will be from external events. You would not want your wedding events to be distracted by either another event at the same location or uninvited personnel snooping in. Make sure you ask the venue you have in mind how they manage multiple weddings at once and how each one is exclusively separate from the other.

Another thing to do is ensure that your guest list is strictly followed to avoid exceeding the guest limit. This can lead to overcrowding and insufficient supply of wedding resources. To avoid this, it might be advisable to consider having a security agent that will take care of your guest list.

Availability of the venue

If you already have a date in mind for your wedding, it is advisable to start searching for a venue months away from the date to secure booking at your desired location. This will help you in getting more available venue options to choose from that will fit your desired wedding date instead of having to settle with whatever location is open for rent on your wedding date.

Have an organised schedule

Wedding events pass by in a blur even with a lot of things on the schedule to go through so it’s important to get a wedding venue that is good at keeping wedding activities organized and sequential. An organised schedule ensures that there is a smooth transition between all wedding event activities starting from the arrival of the bride and groom, the main event, photography sessions, reception party, all the way to the departure of your guests.

Friendly in-venue staff 

Getting a warm reception by the venue staff when trying to discuss rental options gives you a good first impression and assures you that they will try their best to make your big day a priority for them. A staff that is ready to answer all the questions you have keenly and work with you to discuss how your demands can be met will make sure that your wedding event turns out perfect. 

The first visit will let you see if you can connect with the staff to bring your vision of a perfect wedding to life or not.

If you’re in search of a wedding venue in Sydney that will consider all of your concerns and requirements, our company is here to help you out. At Clarence House, we have a wide selection of the country’s most beautiful and accessible venues, and would love to help you find the perfect venue for your grand event! After all, your wedding day marks the first day of your life together with that special someone.