For most couples preparing to tie the knot, the venue is the outlay of the entire wedding. Often eating up as much as half of the entire budget couples set aside for their big day, it\u2019s one of the biggest decisions to make, and obviously it\u2019s one that brides and grooms-to-be are keen to get right.<\/p>\n
But with hundreds of venues available for varying budgets and offering a number of different packages, making the all important decision isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n
In this blog post, we share our insight to help you know what to ask your wedding venue. Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n
The key word here is \u2018potential\u2019. You might be desperate to get the biggest part of your wedding planning checklist ticked off, but it\u2019s not something you can rush. If you think you\u2019ve found the right venue, before you go ahead and say \u2018I do\u2019, you need to turn every last stone.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s because more often than you think, couples pay out for a venue which, down the line, they realise isn\u2019t exactly what they thought it was. Whether the catering you thought was an all inclusive deal is actually only available for an additional fee or your access to the venue to decorate is only the day of the wedding, not the day before, there\u2019s plenty of places where you can face potential issues which lead to added stress.<\/p>\n
As such, it\u2019s vital that you get to know the venue you\u2019ve got your heart set on before you sign on the dotted line and put a deposit down. Here\u2019s some of the main questions you need to ask.<\/p>\n
Every venue offers a bespoke service, and no two are the same. From the setting itself to what\u2019s offered, it\u2019s important to ask as many questions as possible to get the full picture of what will be available to you and your guests on your big day.<\/p>\n
From all-inclusive options to DIY venues, you still need to ask exactly what is included. That\u2019s because, although some venues advertise themselves as all-inclusive doesn\u2019t mean that everything is included. Equally, it might turn out that a venue you think is DIY offers complimentary table decor.<\/p>\n
So when you\u2019re finalising your venue options, make sure you know exactly what you\u2019re getting. That way you won\u2019t waste time and money booking a supplier you don\u2019t need or buying decorations which the venue can supply for the price you\u2019ve agreed.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve asked what\u2019s included, it might seem silly to then ask what isn\u2019t. But it\u2019s important to gain complete clarity so you don\u2019t get caught out.<\/p>\n
With so much available at wedding venues, asking what you don\u2019t get can help ensure you don\u2019t miss out on anything you wanted to be included in your big day, and also create a list of these aspects so you can organise them yourself!<\/p>\n
If you book a venue for your big day, it\u2019s yours to do with as you wish, right? Not entirely\u2014although some venues might allow you unlimited access on the day of your wedding, a lot don\u2019t. What\u2019s more, many venues have rules about when you\u2019re allowed on site to prepare for your big day with things such as rehearsals and decorating.<\/p>\n
So, before you shake hands on any venue, make sure you ask where you and your guests will be able to go, and on which date and time you\u2019ll be able to access it from. Although the answer might not be something which changes your mind on where you want to get married, it can help you get organised so that the regulations don\u2019t become an issue.<\/p>\n
Wedding venues aren\u2019t short of business, especially during peak seasons such as summer. But that\u2019s not to say you should always pay the price that\u2019s advertised. Just like buying a car, there\u2019s a bit of haggling that can be done.<\/p>\n
Whether your budget falls slightly short of the mark and you need to shave euros off wherever possible or you opt for an all-inclusive package but want a special deal, there really is no harm in asking.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve asked all the questions and are sure you\u2019ve found your dream venue for your wedding day, making a counter offer to the advertised package price can help you cut back the overall costs of your big day.<\/p>\n
With so much to consider when planning your big day, wouldn\u2019t it be great if there was a solution which helped keep everything in one place, minimising stress and ensuring you don\u2019t forget an important supplier needed to complete your special day?<\/p>\n
Wedding Suppliers is an all-in-one desktop and app-based platform with the solution. Our directory has all the best wedding suppliers in Ireland in one place, so you can easily compare prices and options without time-consuming enquiries and visits.<\/p>\n
To simplify and de-stress your wedding planning process now, use Wedding Suppliers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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