Nothing is more fun than planning a party for all your friends, but when trouble strikes on a large gathering it appears much large than it needs to because there are more people involved. To avoid all this and prepare a wedding event that is full of fun and happiness keep in mind your guests and their needs as well and you’ll have the party of a lifetime.
I try to think of myself attending another social event so I can image what it feels like from their perspective. I’m usually running late, and want to park as close to the event as possible since I’m carrying gifts and may have a few children in tow. I usually have a pretty good clue where I’m going but sometimes addresses are a little funny or the directions aren’t as clear as they could be so have clear signs along the way is helpful. I’m also very interested in feeling welcomed by a nice large building that says “this is where I’m supposed to be.” Nothing is worse than showing up and wondering if you’re at the right place.
Then once I arrive, it would be nice to have a gathering area where I can feel welcomed and meet others without crowding into a small area with people I’ve never met. Call me crazy but showing up to meet 100 or more people I’ve never met is not my cup of tea. But I warm up quickly if I’m comfortable.
Of course the right venue will have to accommodate the size of your party and include all of the amenities necessary for the perfect wedding. You’ll need a place to meet and gather, a place to have the ceremony (if you’re getting married in this location), a place to eat or snack (depending on your plans), and a place to hang-out, form a line, and/or open gifts.
Entertaining children is not always easy, and it depends on their age. But at most weddings you’ll find children and they need room to play and dance like the rest of your guests. But if you find a building that lets them roam into places they shouldn’t be or isn’t very safe (like a building surrounded with water) then you might want to find a way to secure the unsafe areas. Your guests are there for you and they don’t want to feel rushed because they’re children aren’t safe.
Getting food into the building for your guests can happen by having the facility provide the food or by hiring a caterer to deliver, setup and maybe serve as well. Just be sure that you know what you’re getting into with your budget her because food can be expensive and sometimes it’s cheaper to use the facility’s caterer and other times it’s not. It’s certainly more convenient because it’s one less vendor to keep track of, but it’s also a matter of cost and menu.
Finding space for everyone is the key to finding the right building. Your entertainers, whether they be djs or live musicians, will need somewhere to setup and play and you’ll want to be sure they have the room necessary to make this a hit at your party.
Some facilities are just made for your wedding because they match everything else you have planned. Others are perfect because they match your budget or the location is most convenient. No matter the reason you pick it, just be sure you find a way to make it your own.