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The wedding venue

Your big day is one of those times every girl has been dreaming about since she had her first ever crush - The flowers, the dress, the cake and of course - one of the most important decisions is always the location. Your wedding location is a place where you will share memories along with everybody attending, of the most memorable day of your life! The location must take your breath away, it also has to be practical, it should be the right size, be in a suitable location, and many more things that you will need to think about before choosing that perfect luxury venue. Hopefully, this article will help you make that right decision in just 7 easy points.

1. Your budget

Before you make any decisions for your big day, you need to work out your budget - big or small. From here your options will be a lot clearer and you'll be able to narrow down your hunt a little. If your wedding venue is too expensive why not, try having the wedding on a mid-week day, a lot of the time they will often offer a lower rate for a mid-week day.

2. The date

After deciding on your budget you should start looking for your luxury location straight away. Places can be booked months, even years in advance, so you should decide and secure your chosen location as soon as possible. You also need to consider what time of year to book your wedding, do you want the warmth of summer or a winter wonderland? It is popular the date of a special occasion e.g. the date you got together or even valentines day! Remember to begin looking immediately to make sure your final choice of venue is safely booked for your special date.

3. Guests

You should begin writing a guestlist so that you can decide on how many people will be attending your special day. This is handy for many reasons such as knowing how many wedding invitations you need to send and it also gives you an idea of the size requirement for your venue. If you have a small budget, consider making the guest list smaller - does that second cousin twice removed, really need to attend the wedding, having a small wedding of your closest friends and family can sometimes be a good way to spend your wedding day.

4. Wedding Styles

Choosing your luxury dream venue requires you to decide on the style of your wedding, If you haven't already. The possibilities out there are never ending, their are country house weddings, fairytale castle weddings or outdoor weddings underneath the stars. The thing to remember is that it is your big day and should reflect both you and your partner as a whole and be exactly what you both want!

5. Practicality

When looking at venues, you need to consider practicality. You will need to be able to fit all guests in and there also needs to be room for the entertainment whether that be a band with a dance floor or a small orchestra to play throughout. You should also ensure there is enough parking for all your guests as well as restrooms, chairs, and disabled access if required.

6. Investigate

Once you have decided all of the above you should be able to find many different venues that will suit your big day. Make sure you visit every place you consider, take a camera and take some photos (this will help you make your final decision), and don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have. Remember not to dismiss a location from your consideration before you see it, you could be very surprised.

7. Compare

To help you make you final decision compare all the venues you have visited. List all the pro's and con's and get other peoples opinion. Don't forget to look at all the pictures you have taken this gives you the chance to have a second look. I hope these steps help you in making the the right decision in choosing your luxury venue. Remember, once the venue is booked you are one step closer to having your dream wedding.

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