How to find the perfect venue for your wedding

When you imagine your dream wedding, what comes to your mind? What is the bride and groom’s favorite place? With whom will this moment be shared? How will the decoration be? What kind of music will be played?

The wedding is a unique moment and leaving it with the bride and groom’s face will make it even more special, fun and enjoyable. For this, a good location for holding the party and ceremony is essential. According to Fernanda Floret, Fashion Design specializing in Events and Ceremonies, who has been writing the Blog Vestida de Noiva since 2008, a wedding with the face of the bride and groom begins with a perfect place to marry that suits them.

Currently, the options for holding a wedding are many: at home, on the beach, on the farm, in a restaurant, hotel, in a historic place, in a party space! With so many options, the bride and groom need to think about some details related to the wedding that will determine the best place for it, such as: the number of guests, time and type of ceremony and the cost-benefit ratio. The analysis of these items combined with the style of the bride and groom is essential before closing the contract.

Here are some tips that will make your choice easier:

number of guests

An important detail when choosing the location of the wedding is knowing the number of people who will be invited and how many people the intended location can hold. Will it be a party just for family and a few friends? So choose a place that accommodates guests well without excessive space left to not give the idea of ​​“empty”. Now if you want a big party with many guests, then choose a large place, with spacious parking, where people can circulate without major limitations.

When choosing, you must take into account not only the number of guests seated, but also the spaces intended for the bar, dance floor, stage, sweets and coffee table, buffet and lounge spots. If you choose tables and chairs for everyone, make sure they are well distributed and with enough space for the waiters to move freely between them.

If there is a ceremony at the place, care for the space must be redoubled. Remember that space is needed for the entrance hall, altar, groomsmen, photographers and musicians.

wedding style

Just as there are styles of couples, there are also styles of weddings: vintage, rustic, country, fairy tale, beach, cocktail, ballad. The styles are varied, but what really matters is that the wedding has the face of the bride and groom. The wedding celebrates love and nothing better than doing it the way the bride and groom always dreamed of! “Open your head to think not only about the obvious places for marriage”, says Fernanda.

The important thing is to keep in mind that each wedding style suits a specific place and time, see below.

wedding time

Daytime weddings call for a more open space, outdoors, with more space for guests to circulate and that value natural sunlight. Getting married during the day can be an interesting alternative for discreet, calm couples who do not need the hustle and the glamour. Plus, daytime weddings make for beautiful photos! Some suggestions for places for a day wedding are: farm, farm, beach, a historic place.

For weddings at night, the most suitable places for reception are: ballroom, hotel, restaurant, that is, a more closed and a little more formal place. The night is very conducive to partying and dancing.

Value for money

The bride and groom already worry about so many things, don’t they?! Besides clothes, decor, buffet, music, cake, you don’t want to worry about the Fire Department Permit or the Law of Silence, right? Therefore, the important thing is to look for a place that facilitates your party and that is in accordance with the law. According to Fernanda, there are some facilities that the spaces for parties can fulfill and you should pay attention to them before closing the contract.

Prefer locations with:

• Easy access with well-signposted and paved roads;
• Space for loading and unloading;
• Own work team (receptionists, security guards, valets, cleaning). Check if these services are already included in the amount charged;
• Own furniture – tables, chairs, sideboards, sofas. Check the condition of these parts;
• Pleasant, well-kept and organized outdoor space to welcome guests and take photos;
• Kitchen in good condition of structure and hygiene;
• Maintained bathrooms and baby changing facilities;
• Security: parking, location, guest control via list, cameras;
• Support room for suppliers and professionals who will be involved in the wedding;
• Air conditioning, air conditioning, ventilation.

The locations must also comply with some details established by law. Be alert:

• Business license;
• Report of the Fire Department;
• Emergency items (exits, fire extinguishers and electrical generators);
• Compliance with Law 11,986, of 1/16/96 and the Urban Silence Law – PSIU;
• Access for the disabled;
• Correct destination of the waste produced.

Check:

Time for assembly and disassembly: the ideal is that the hall is cleared for assembly at least 6 hours before the event. The party should last 6 to 8 hours and disassembly should take place right after the event. Also check if there will be someone on site to welcome suppliers during the day.

Important:

Look for references from those who have already hired the place and visit when the space is decorated, so you can get a better idea of ​​how it will look for your party. After the decision is made, it is important that what has been negotiated is in the contract. Be aware of the “hidden costs” that are built in. Also, you should inquire about the cancellation policy.