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A Roomy Fit. This may seem like such a
logical concept, but having a room that is large enough to hold your guests is
essential! It’s important to keep in
mind that a space looks much larger empty. All of the wedding details- dance
floor, bar, tables, chairs, cake tables, etc-take up a lot of space, and you
want to allow the guests to have some extra room to move around. The best way
to judge the size of a room is to see it set up for an event similar in size in
the same room. Many times venues will allow you to stop by early on the day of
a wedding to see how it looks all set up.
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Areas for eating, drinking, and dancing.
There should always be separate places for these activities to take place. When
you’re standing in the space, try to imagine where each activity would take
place. You want the party to flow. If the room is a strange shape, or it is just
too small, the wedding will feel cramped! Try to think of what would block
guest’s views, or what activity should be located next to another.
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Privacy. This is something that is more important
to some people than to others. If you would like to have your wedding in a
public park or on the public beaches, it is important to keep in mind that
people may be walking through during your wedding. If you prefer something more
private, opt for a private beach or pay for a venue that is exclusive for
events. Some restaurants and smaller
venues may allow you to buy-them out, to accommodate guests only. Also, make
sure to ask about the security they provide, if any. Some venues hold more than
one event at a time, and you may hear them. If this is something that you
prefer to avoid, try to schedule your big day when there isn’t something else
going on next door!
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Lighting. This may seem to be a very
miniscule detail, but lighting can make or break your wedding! If you’re
getting married during the day, make sure that the venue has lots of windows.
If it is taking place in the evening, make sure that the room isn’t too dim and
check to see if the lighting can be controlled for the big entrance, dancing,
and dinner. If the wedding is outdoors, are candles allowed? Where can you put
them? Always be sure to visit the site the same time of day as your wedding.
You want to make sure that you are pleased with how it appears visually to both
you and your guests.
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A Great View. It is always a plus to have
a beautiful backdrop. Guests will love it, and it makes for beautiful pictures
to remember your special day! If there isn’t a view necessarily, look at the
place’s décor or architectural details- all of these things give the venue a
little something special.
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Ample Outlets. Be sure that you do a
walkthrough of the room to make sure that there are plenty of places to plug
things into. The entertainment will use the majority of the outlets, so make
sure that their area of the venue has plenty of places for them to hook up. If
the venue doesn’t host many weddings, be sure to find out their policy on bringing
it outside electricity!
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Good Acoustics. Make sure the venue doesn’t
echo too much. That could cause the band to sound funky, and it could also make
it difficult for the guests to hear each other speaking! It’s good to remember
that a tile or wood floor tends to amplify sounds, whereas thick carpet will
muffle them.
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Plenty of Parking. Make sure the site is
near a parking lot, garage, or big empty street that allows parking. If parking
is a problem, look for other ways to get everyone to the party. Can a shuttle
bus or vans take guests from the ceremony to the reception?
Good Luck Venue Hunting! Have fun with it. This is where you'll spend the most important day of your life :)
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