October 31, 2024
Josie Wright

Why is the venue important for a wedding?

Your wedding day is one of the most important of your life… so you want everything to be simply perfect. On this day, vows are exchanged and precious memories made, and you want to be able to look back on this magical day with nothing but love and joy. However, there is a plethora of details to organise for a wedding from selecting the dress to the rings, choosing a photographer to drawing up the guest list and arranging the catering and entertainment. All in all, it can be an exhausting and challenging time. 

One of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding is the choice of the right venue. Here’s just some of the key considerations:


Ambience


Feeling comfortable and relaxed is so important on your wedding day. You want to know that not just the venue works for you, but its staff strike the right tone for how you want your wedding to go. You need to feel suitably looked after and happy with your venue that you can rely on the staff and that the atmosphere will befit your guests, ensuring they feel happy to let their hair down and celebrate in style.


Location


A lot of stock is put into where you tie the knot. Once you know where in the country you are holding the big day, then it’s time to choose the venue. From traditional big country estate venues to outdoor festival-style wedding venues, there are so many options to choose from. It’s important to choose a venue that can cater for your number of guests and with the level of ease and expertise you wanton your very special day. It would be good to book a viewing to ensure your favoured venue can deliver what you want.


Food and drink


If you are a foodie then what is served up on your special day is going to be a big concern for you. Wedding catering options can be extensive, from the traditional formal sit-down meals through to festival style food trucks selling delectable street food. The venue you choose will have to be able to accommodate food trucks and other special requests if you are to deliver the food and drinks you want to your guests. 


Décor


When you have a certain idea of how you want your surroundings to look on your wedding day it’s best if your venue at least has aspects of the style you are after. This will allow you to save on some decorations and not have to fully dress the rooms you will be holding the ceremony in and the reception. Buildings with exposed brickwork or their own décor already in place could save you a small fortune.


The venue you choose to host your wedding can make a huge difference to not just the cost but the ambience and enjoyment on your big day. If you are looking for advice or to book a tour of St Osyth Priory then contact our friendly and professional team today on
01206 430160 or email us via info@stosythpriory.co.uk.


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