When planning your North Jersey wedding, there are a few things that every wedding venue location should have. Without careful consideration of these factors, a North Jersey wedding may not reach its full potential. These are some factors that you should take into account when choosing the right venue.
1. Adequate Space
Perhaps your soon to be spouse has their heart set on a 12 piece band for your wedding. If so, it’s crucial that you find out if the venue has the space to support this choice. Maybe you’d like to have 400 guests? Be sure to ask if the venue has enough seating.
2. Full Service
The last thing you need leading up to your big day is more work to do. A full service venue provides chairs, tables, catering services and important peace of mind to the bride and groom.
3. Competitive Fees
A quality wedding venue should not be charging a couple strictly for the use of the space. Find out any additional services offered are included in the overall price. Otherwise, you may go over budget having to rent all the linens, seating and even bathrooms.
4. An Area For The Bride To Get Ready
Obviously, any bride will want to take her time and look her best, surrounded by family and friends. The venue you select should have a closed off area for her to do so.
5. The Ability To BYOB
Certain venues may not allow you to supply your own liquor, as they make additional money from providing alcohol for your guests. But even if the venue charges a fee for each bottle you open (and many do), this is still the cheaper route and it doesn’t hurt to ask if BYOB is allowed.
6. Full Access For Guests
Be careful when choosing that beautiful venue and make sure to find out if you will have full access. Often, a couple becomes enamored with certain aspects of a venue, only to find out they are not allowed access to them. Finding out ahead of time gives a couple the chance to pass on a venue if needed.
7. Inexpensive Parking
This is often overlooked, but lots of venues are known for gouging guests when it comes to parking rates. Know ahead of time what guests will be charged for parking, that way, you can make room in the budget to accommodate this expense and pay for your guests.
8. A Capable Point Person
Top notch venues tend to have top notch staff. The venue’s point person is on hand the day of the wedding to make sure everything goes smoothly and all of your needs are met.
9. Backup Plans
In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen calamities, it is important for a venue to have a Plan B in case of such events. Quiz the venue’s staff when choosing a facility so that you have a good idea as to their level of readiness for dealing with troublesome circumstances.
10. No Double Booking
No one likes to feel rushed on their own wedding day. However, many venues double book and if you are not careful, you may end up being hustled out the door to make room for the next ceremony. Ensure that you are receiving the time you paid for and are not being pushed into finishing before you’re ready.
