Location. Location. Location. It is all in the location. The space in which you decide to hold your big day should match you and your theme. A venue can speak volumes about your guests’ experience on your wedding day. It is the place to bring your vision to life. So, where do you begin on the journey to finding the perfect venue to have your wedding?
Creating a vision and writing it out is more than a pretty mood board. It is a map that you can come back to throughout your planning journey to stay the course. It is what you value most on your wedding day, which will help you stay true to yourself and keep your boundaries. It will remind everyone of what is truly important to you. It also gives you a clear vision, giving you the green light to dream and imagine exactly what your dream wedding will look like in each venue you visit.
Look at the venue’s gallery. What kind of events have they held? Do they match your vision? If you have a particular florist in mind, make sure you find images of events they have held in that space. Sometimes, there are limitations to a space, and what you envision might not be doable. This goes back to setting your boundaries. What is most important to you, the design or the venue? Sometimes, the venue comes out on top; seeing other events in that space will give you an idea of what can be done and even help you dream a little larger.
If you have your heart set on certain vendors, speak to them first. Find out what their favorite spaces are for working. As we discussed above, a florist may find certain venues easier to create in. If you have your heart set on a specific caterer, depending on what you are dreaming of, certain venues may make the logistics more challenging or even unfit. The last thing you want is to have to compromise on your wedding day. Go back to your vision – stick to it!
In the end, it is your day. Find the space that speaks to you, and listen to your heart. It will tell you what location is perfect for beginning your forever with your partner. You followed your heart this far; don’t give up on it now. And if you need help finding a venue, remember, help is always just around the corner. Just ask your Fairy Premier Planner!