Which Wedding Venues Would Appeal to You?

Of all the wedding venues in all the world (or at least those near you), which one would be your ideal choice? It's a tough decision to make, but every day couples have to make this exact choice so they can plan the biggest day of their lives.

If you are stuck and unsure which venue you should book, consider the following suggestions.

Would you prefer classic or modern?

There are all kinds of wedding venues today; from centuries old castles to modern venues such as hotels and resorts. This means you'll have a host of superb venues to choose from. It also means, however, that you can narrow down your choices simply by thinking about the type of venue you would like. For some people, the idea of getting married against the dramatic backdrop of a castle would be a dream come true. For others it would be a nightmare, with the potential for draughty surroundings and no mod cons. Which group do you fall into?

A famous venue or somewhere more understated?

Some venues are very famous and well known up and down the country. Others might be well known in your vicinity but not beyond. Still more won't be famous at all, and will simply offer ambient surroundings for your big day.

Sometimes the idea of famous or familiar wedding venues is very appealing. However you may not like the idea of getting married somewhere that is a national icon of some kind. So which would appeal to you - and does your partner agree?

How big should it be?

This is a very important question to answer, and it should perhaps be among the first things you think of. For example, you won't be likely to book a castle if you have a guest list of twenty people. In contrast, choosing a local and very small place would be inappropriate if you know you will have a couple of hundred people attending.

By getting the numbers right early on, you will find it much easier to narrow down the number of wedding venues you could book for your big day. It also helps to have a chat with your other half so you know you are both looking for the same thing. For instance, you might have an aversion to a particular type of property, while your partner doesn't like the idea of another type. You can then cross both types off your list and focus on looking into appropriate ones instead.

As you can see it makes perfect sense to know what you are looking for before you start looking. It might sound obvious, but lots of people just start scouting around for their ideal place without having these elements in place. Make sure you get the process right and choose your ideal event site far more easily.