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How to Choose the Right Venue for Your Wedding

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you'll make during the planning process. It provides the backdrop and sets the tone for your entire day, shapes your guest experience, and impacts every other supplier you book. No pressure, right?

As experienced Cheshire wedding planners, we know just how overwhelming venue finding can be – especially when balancing availability, style, budget and logistics. Whether you’re planning a romantic countryside wedding or a modern city celebration, the right venue should reflect your story and support your vision.

Here’s what to consider to help you choose with confidence – and without the stress.

Start With Your Wedding Vision

Before diving into Pinterest boards and Google searches, take a step back and define your vision. Ask yourself:

  • Do you want a traditional, rustic, modern or luxury aesthetic?

  • Are you imagining an indoor or outdoor celebration?

  • What time of year do you want to get married?

Your answers will help narrow your search and save you hours of scrolling through venues that don’t align with your style.

Set a Realistic Guest Count & Budget

You don’t need your final guest list yet, but a rough idea of numbers is essential. Many venues have minimum or maximum capacities that will help you rule in or out options quickly.


Also, don’t forget the less obvious costs – like catering minimums, furniture hire, corkage fees, or required supplier lists – that can impact your overall spend.

Think About Practicalities

While a venue might look stunning in photos, ask yourself:

  • Is it easy to get to for your guests?

  • Does it have sufficient parking?

  • Are there hotels or transport nearby?

  • What’s the contingency plan for weather?

  • Do they have internal catering or can you choose an external caterer?

  • Do they have exclusivity with suppliers or can you choose your own?

  • What time does the music and evening party have to finish?

  • Do they have any restrictions for noise, open flames and decor?


These are the types of questions we cover with you in both our Full Wedding Planning and Partial Planning services—because getting these answers early means fewer surprises later.


As experienced wedding planners, we help you assess the practical side of each venue, ensuring it not only looks incredible but works perfectly for your day. We know what to ask, what to look for, and how to turn a beautiful space into a seamless, unforgettable celebration.

Visit With Purpose – Not Just Emotion

Venue visits can be exciting, but it’s easy to be swept away by pretty details. Take notes and bring a checklist so you can compare options logically. Pay attention to lighting, layout, and how the space might work with your flow of the day.

Pro tip: Always visit with your planner or someone with experience if possible – we often notice the small things couples miss!

Don’t Forget the Feel

The best venues don’t just tick boxes – they feel right. When you walk in, can you picture yourselves saying your vows there? Dancing the night away? Sharing that first glass of champagne?

Trust your instincts.


And if you're not sure, we’re here to help!!

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Let Us Take the Pressure Off With Our Venue Sourcing Service


Still feeling overwhelmed by the options? Our venue sourcing service is designed to make this part of the process easy, enjoyable, and exciting.




We’ll work with you to create a detailed brief, shortlist venues that align with your style, budget, and guest count, and provide all the important details – availability, pricing, and recommendations. We can even attend site visits with you.




 
 
 

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