Things to Consider When Choosing a Destination Wedding Venue

Having a destination wedding is exciting. It means you’ll marry the love of your life in the place you've always wanted. While the whole idea may make your heart skip some beats, the truth is choosing a destination wedding venue is no easy feat. Whether you dream of making those vows on a tropical beach, European chateaux, or under swinging palm trees, you have to be extra careful. With so many incredible options available around the world, how do you choose a perfect one for your big day?

Here are 6 things to consider when choosing a destination wedding venue

Number of guests
The number of guests attending your wedding is one factor you can’t assume when selecting a destination wedding venue. You don’t want to deal with constant complaints from close people you didn’t invite due to space limitations.

Don’t go for a tiny space that will make everything feel cramped. Still, a huge space is as bad as a small one. It will look dull, and it’ll feel like you invited people, and then they failed to show up.

To be on the safe side, have a balance between the two, such that there is ample space for everyone to be comfortable, and it doesn’t feel like there is extra room for guys who are yet to come.

The comfort of your guest is another area of concern. If you are for an outdoor wedding, will there be a shade to protect them from the scorching sun? Will there be an alternative in case of unforeseen weather conditions?

Your budget
There are thousands and thousands of fascinating and charming destination wedding venues around the world. But we have to be honest. Some will not fit within your budget. The best thing you can do is decide what you’re willing to spend and get a venue that will fit into it. There is no point in overstretching yourself financially in the name of paying for a wedding venue, while there are other affordable options.

Accommodation

Holding your wedding in a location far away from home means that your guests will need somewhere to stay before and after the big day. If it’s in a city or town, you are less likely to experience accommodation problems, since several options will be available.

The problem comes in when the venue is out of town. In such a case, you want to make sure there will be enough accommodation for your guests, either there or somewhere closer. You also want to make sure your preferred venue has ample parking for your guests.

Your wedding theme
Keep in mind that the venue you settle for will have a fundamental defining role in your wedding theme. If you’re that classic person, an indoor venue will be better than an outdoor one. If you’d want a romantic theme, selecting a venue with lots of fauna, hanging lights, and flower walls will be a great option.

But on the positive side, you can always make some adjustments to the venue to achieve something that matches your style. However, if you’re working with a tight budget, don’t go for a venue that will require you to do a complete décor makeover since it can be very expensive.

Availability
This is probably the first thing you ought to consider. Some high-demand wedding venues are usually booked years in advance. It would be so devastating to envision your wedding in a specific place only to be told that it won’t be available, and you’d be torn between settling for another location or changing the wedding date.

Whether you’re looking for wedding venues in northern NJ, Utah, California, Georgia, or any other fascinating place in the world, it’s good to confirm availability as early as you can to avoid disappointments. Especially with the recent COVID restrictions.

Photography opportunities

It’s your big day. You want to have amazing and unique photos for memories. You want photos you’ll look at decades to come and remember how it was reciting your vows, kissing as your parents watch, and how you rocked that wedding gown or suit.

Before selecting a venue, you can always visit its website or social media pages to look at some of the photos from weddings held there. That should give you a glimpse of how yours will look.

If the venue doesn’t offer an excellent photography ground, are there local parks, gardens, or other fascinating places you can go for a photo session? These are some of the things you should consider to avoid ditching a good venue just because it doesn’t offer a good photography ground.

Choosing a destination wedding venue can be exciting and challenging too. The best thing is that planning other wedding details will be easy once you’ve settled for a specific location. Do it with an open mind, and make sure everything is in rhyme with what you have always dreamt of. Don’t forget to be realistic, though. When you select the right venue, all you’ll do is smile and enjoy when the big day comes, as you look forward to an exciting new phase of life.

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