5 Overlooked characteristics of an outstanding wedding venue

When choosing a wedding venue, many people focus on the beauty of the space — and, since the wow factor is very much an important component, it should absolutely be a key consideration.

With that said, it’s not the only factor to consider when selecting a venue. A great wedding venue will have you falling in love with the space at first sight, but the very best venues will also have a bunch of other qualities that help to make the wedding flow well, both for you and your guests. 

With that in mind, let’s run through some of the often-overlooked characteristics that can help to effortlessly take your wedding to the next level.

Proximity to Transport Hubs

Your wedding guests appreciate not having to take a long and complicated journey to attend your wedding. As such, it’s important to think about accessibility. In general, your venue should be within easy reach of transport hubs, such as airports. When people are flying in from across the country (or even beyond), the last thing they want is to then take a long and expensive journey just to reach the venue, so try to keep it to around a 45 – 60 minute drive from the hub. 

Full Day Rental

Wedding days can be stressful enough without feeling that you’re racing against the clock. Many people choose a wedding venue only to later realize that there are time restrictions. This occurs when you have a ‘time-block’ rental that only gives you exclusive access to the venue for a set number of hours. A beautiful wedding venue that offers full-day rental as standard will ensure you can have an unhurried celebration, without having to keep track of time. It’s an easy way to inject your big day with a healthy dose of relaxation. 

Convenient Lodging

Weddings are better when people have the option to have them on-site. As with the full-day rental aspect, it just makes everything a bit more relaxed. People won’t need to race so that they can get to the venue on time, because, well, they’ll already be there. There’ll be some guests who prefer to stay at nearby off-site accommodation, so that’s important too, but you’ll thank yourself for choosing a venue that offers premium on-site accommodation. 

Open Vendor Policy

Some wedding venues have restrictive vendor policies that all but force you to work with their preferred people. That’s great if you love all of their ideas, but the chances of that are slim. You’ll want to do things your preferred way. Venues that have an open vendor policy allow you to bring your vision to life, with every detail inspired by what you want. For this reason, hiring a luxury wedding planner should really be your first move!

Flexible Payment Options

Finally, flexible payment options are highly underrated — at a time when you have a lot of expenses, knowing that the venue is open to conversations about how and when you’ll pay can really help to take some stress off your back. It’s a small gesture that you — and your bank account — will very much appreciate. 

XO,

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