FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL WEDDING VENUE
Your wedding theme or style.
Make sure that your theme and style will be enhanced by the venue you choose. A classic theme would do well in a banqueting room or a glass house. For a rustic or vintage theme you can consider an outdoor/thatched/farmhouse venue.
The Season
Consider the weather patterns when you make your venue selection. For example, if you choose the rainy season, you will need an indoor or tented venue. For a winter wedding avoid venues located near a lake or a dam – out in the open, otherwise you will freeze and be miserable throughout the day.
Capacity
Can the venue accommodate the required number of guests? And if you anticipate that your guest list may grow, is there room for this at the venue?
Accessibility
How accessible is the venue, for you, your guests and your vendors?
Vendors
Some venues have a list of preferred vendors and they will not allow you to bring vendors of your choosing if not on that list. If you do have specific vendors you would like to work with, make sure you pick a venue that will accept them.
Timings for the day
Some venues will only allow you to have a day event with a cut off time of 6pm. Some will let you go on until 10pm or until midnight. Make sure you are aware of the timeframes before you secure the venue.
Don’t make the mistake of ignoring some of the terms and conditions that don’t sit well with you, in the hope that you will be able to negotiate or even just break the rules once you have secured the venue. Venues take their terms and conditions very seriously, and you want to avoid frustration and disappointment. Choose a venue that accommodates all your fundamental requirements form the get go.
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This step-by-step planning guide covers everything you need for a stress-free wedding, including:
– Choosing your rings and venue
– Understanding legal considerations
– Selecting your cake and stationery
– Planning your entertainment and programmes
– Using checklists and timelines to stay organised
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Our founder and lead planner, Rufaro Mushonga, has poured her years of expertise into a practical guide for couples:
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This essential resource helps you organise every detail of your wedding — from budgeting and timelines to vendor checklists — the same structured process we use when planning weddings at Weddings By Rue
