Weddings. They are a very important part of anyone’s life, especially when they have yearned for it for the longest time. Considering that it is usually an event in life that will probably stick with us for the years to come, most of us would like to experience a wedding that is amazing and at the same time, memorable and unique.
Of course, this is easier said than done, even more since planning a wedding is not an easy task. More often than not, there are many factors that can heavily influence what we can go for, but the most important one tends to be our budget and the time we have to plan it.
The larger the budget is, the more we can expect to add to the experience, and with more time we can research everything a lot more, while also ensuring that we are going for the best alternatives available for us.
Among many of the things we will be dealing with when we start planning a wedding, a lot of people can agree that the wedding venue and the wedding’s reception are among the most important aspects of it, mostly because these two things decide the experience all the guests will have.
In this article, we will talk about some of the basic principles of choosing a venue to get the best outcome you can and showcase why it is so important for the experience.
The Reception and the Venue
As shown over at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_reception, the reception is the party that comes after the marriage has been completed. It is the celebration of the event, and the way in which the family and friends of the parties involved get to know each other, while they commemorate the day and the happiness of the married couple.
The venue is then the location in which both the vows and the reception are performed, thus, it can greatly influence many aspects of the event. Examples of venues include things like:
- Hotels
- Art galleries
- Warehouses
- Fancy buildings
- Gardens
That being said, choosing a venue can also be a great way of showcasing your creativity, since, legally speaking, any place can be a venue as long as you handle it properly. Some examples of venues that have been successful in the past, include:
- The woods
- Someone’s backyard
- A grassfield
- Bowling alleys
- Bars
- Pubs
- A friend’s house
Things to Consider When Choosing a Venue
The most important thing to consider when it comes to choosing a venue is, as mentioned earlier in this article, your budget. Of course, planning things up from the start can make things a lot easier for all parties involved, but the budget is what pretty much decides what you can go for. The fancier the location is, the more expensive it tends to be, and the same can be said for more exclusive, unique, and out-of-the-box places.
However, having a solid idea of your budget can also help you decide whether you should actually focus more on the venue, or more on the activities, food, drinks and decoration you will invest in.
For example, if you end up going for a more affordable option, you will be able to relocate more of the budget towards these things, which in most situations, can decide how enjoyable the reception will be.
Choose a Theme
Ideally, you should balance things out as much as you can. In most situations, you should have planned things on the first hand, and have a rough idea of what is the theme of your wedding, and the things people will enjoy during and after it.
Outdoor weddings tend to be a little cheaper, for example, and there are many options you can go for. A picnic, a barn wedding, or a garden-themed wedding… Outdoor weddings have a lot of potential!
On the other hand, indoor weddings tend to be a little bit more expensive, but they provide a whole different feeling to the experience. Cocktail receptions, fancy food, and even simple cake cutting tend to be some of the choices people go for.
Don’t Forget About the Music!
The music you decide to play is also an important part of the process, and choosing it based on the theme you go for tends to create a certain feeling of synergy that is pleasing to the ear, and usually manages to create a heartwarming memory in the heart of people, so try to make sure you have this aspect of the journey covered once you decide on a theme.
Feast to Your Heart’s Content
Another important aspect of the journey is definitely food. Let’s be honest: Food is one of the things that can greatly decide how enjoyable any party is, and since a wedding reception is pretty much a party, you can make sure there’s enough food for everyone!
Of course, once you have decided on a theme, you need to work around your budget and all the expenses involving both decoration and music, to decide what type of food will be distributed. Thankfully, there are many options to go for if you want to create some level of synergy between both the theme of your wedding and the food that will be eaten, so you shouldn’t worry too much about it.
Still… Try to contact as many providers as possible to compare their prices, quality, and reputation, and always go for the one that you believe will suit the event the most.
