Your wedding day is one special day you have probably been thinking of since forever. He proposes, she says yes and all of a sudden there is this life changing event to plan. Of course the process of planning will be a little hectic but the key to a remarkable wedding is the venue.

It is likely that you have a few places in mind but before booking a venue, be it for an indoor, outdoor or a destination wedding; it is essential to consider a few things to avoid ruining your special day.

Availability

While this is something very obvious, you will be surprised at how far in advance some venues can be booked throughout the year. This may be the dream location for your wedding but is it available to use on your wedding day? Before falling in love with the place, it is much more practical to confirm if it is available on your required dates.

Location

Always consider venues that are easy to find and get to. As much as you love a place, if your guests are unable to find it then it may not be very practical. A good idea is to check in advance whether your venue is served by major roads or local transport services so that your guests don’t face any inconvenience while traveling and making it to your wedding.

Logistics

Is the venue big enough to host everyone on the guest list and accommodate any extra event or activity you may have planned for the day? It’s not just the sitting arrangements that must be considered, but also food preparation and serving areas, dance space and an area for the entertainment.

Safety

Needless to say, your guests are your responsibility while they are at the venue and safety is something you need to consider seriously. This includes making sure that the stage, the decoration, lights and any other props being used for the ceremony are safely mounted or set up by professionals so there are no untoward events during your special day.

Accommodation

How inviting is the venue? With all the people being invited, it is important to consider little things such as access to restrooms and how accommodating the place is for children and those with impaired mobility. It is important to consider all of these as your guest are likely to need some of these services especially the restrooms.

Decor and Outlook

It is important to consider the decor and overall outlook of the venue. Pay close attention to what the venue looks like around the time of your wedding. If you have a mental picture of things, start planning right away because wedding decor services are often fully booked in the peak seasons.

The overall appearance of the venue is more important than you might think because it will affect the way your wedding photos turn out, and those will stay with you forever.

Backup Plans

Always be prepared for surprises. Does the venue offer food services or have a kitchen where your chef can do some last minute preparations if need be? Is there an in indoor area large enough to make do and potentially host the wedding in case mother nature decides to rain on your parade? All these are things worth considering in order to avoid having problems on your wedding day.

Timing

If you want to have your reception and party going till late, you may want to consider asking about the venue’s curfew. The last thing you want is a venues ending and kicking you out of your very own wedding party. Be sure to be aware of the rules of the place and plan accordingly.

While there are over a 100 things you are probably going to be thinking about when planning for your big day, these 8 things we have listed are some of the most important considerations. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to comment below and let us know.