25 March 2024
Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most exciting – albeit challenging – tasks when planning a wedding. With so many details to consider and places to choose from, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed.
But not to worry, we will make choices about venue selection easier by examining essential factors that must be considered. With grand manor visions, as well as rustic barn venues paired with marquee receptions, we ensure your all event configuration needs are fulfilled. Your first choice before venue research may transform into something else entirely when you inspect your alternatives. We can launch into the details without any more introduction.
Before we consider other wedding planning details it's critical that we discuss the wedding budget. Wedding planners expect that organised couples will become overwhelmed with choices as they select venues and subsequent service providers. Begin by designing your wedding budget as your first essential action. You need to discuss together with your partner how willing you both are to invest money for each wedding element like venue decor - flowers and catering including photography as well as styling your appearance and decorations together with your cake choice music selection and wedding attire. When your financial plan indicates specific amounts for wedding essentials, you'll know the proper budget for your venue and maintain your financial security!
Next up, season. This is going to play a big part in the cost of your venue. Typically, peak wedding season spans from early May to late September, and as you may have guessed, during the height of summer, services and venues are at their most expensive. Having said that, December is also known to be an expensive month for weddings, with many drawn to the enchantment of a magical, Christmas-themed celebration.
With this on board, consider whether you would prefer the warmth and security of an indoor wedding, especially given the unpredictable nature of British weather. Or, if you’re drawn to an outdoor celebration, especially if you have many evening guests, you may want to seek a venue that has various options of hosting ceremonies and receptions outdoors. Many couples tend to opt for the safety net of an outdoor marquee to be safe, should the weather take an unexpected turn.
As this day celebrates your unity as a couple you want a venue with special meaning to both of you. Choose your event location knowing the maximum acceptable travel distance from the perspective of your guests. When you make guest travel comfort your top priority you create a superior experience for everybody. Before making a final venue, choice travellers should check whether local hotels are reachable together with available taxi services or if there are accommodations on-site at the venue.
We need to give correct attention to numerical figures because the first step to predicting attendee numbers is to make an initial draft of your guest list. Once you estimate guest numbers early you will understand what venue size to seek. Intimate venues tend to leave guests feeling claustrophobic however a very open venue can lead guests to feel separated from the main action. When making your guest list remember that larger capacity leads to higher costs so your numbers should match budget requirements.
The venue’s online platforms, including their website and social media, contain wedding photos showing how guest capacities influence seating arrangements during services so you can visualise the event layout. Researching venue photos enables correct guest comfort while maintaining the atmosphere although you should reserve additional space as a precaution.
No matter which venue you choose, opting for an events specialist can certainly help take the pressure off planning your evening reception. From fabulous outdoor marquees, catering equipment, decorations, lighting, chairs, tables, dance floors, bars and heating - McGee’s cover it all for all things venue decor.
With two decades of experience as a reputable family business we excel at delivering both friendly and efficient service. McGee's provides guaranteed excellence to make your event unforgettable because our team works hard to create a magical reception people remember forever. Give us a call on 01604 675577 or send us a message on enquiries@mcgeesuk.co.uk, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
