{"id":16870,"date":"2013-07-10T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=16870"},"modified":"2013-07-10T10:05:38","modified_gmt":"2013-07-10T09:05:38","slug":"choosing-your-perfect-wedding-venue-things-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/choosing-your-perfect-wedding-venue-things-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue &#8211; Things to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You are newly engaged and you have some venues in mind for your dream wedding. You have sent off enquiries to the chosen few and you are waiting for a response. But how long is long enough to wait? In a world where most things are done on-line and we crave instant responses (thank you email, Facebook and Twitter for that!), just how long are you prepared to wait before you begin eliminating potential wedding venues from you list?<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"><a name=\"pd_a_7237722\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"CSS_Poll PDS_Poll\" id=\"PDI_container7237722\" style=\"display:inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"PD_superContainer\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"UTF-8\" src=\"https:\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/7237722.js\"><\/script>\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/7237722\">Take Our Poll<\/a><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<p>Once you have had a response from the venues these are just some questions you may need to ask:<\/p>\n<h2>General Questions for Your Wedding Venue<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">How many guests are on your guest list? Can your dream venue cater for this number comfortably?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Is the venue you wish to have your wedding at within your budget?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Will you need a wedding coordinator\/wedding planner?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Are there dates available that you are interested in?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Theme and Style<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">What d\u00e9cor is included at the venue?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Can you organise additional d\u00e9cor? Are there any restrictions you should be aware of?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Where are the best places at the venue for taking photos?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food and Drink<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Do your guests have any dietary requirements?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">What time is dinner served?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">What are the options for the drinks receptions?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">What are the options for children at the wedding?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Does the venue charge for corkage?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cost and Facility Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">How much is the deposit? Is it refundable if you change your mind?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">When will your venue need the final numbers by?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Are there hidden costs you should be aware of?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Do you have to pay for a bar extension?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Is service charge included?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do your research, be prepared and ask lots of questions and you will soon find the perfect venue!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You are newly engaged and you have some venues in mind for your dream wedding. You have sent off enquiries to the chosen few and you are waiting for a response. But how long is long enough to wait? 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