Choosing the perfect wedding venue is not an easy task. After finding the perfect groom and buying that superb dress,  it’s now time to plan the perfect wedding, with the perfect wedding venue. Choose wisely when searching for a wedding venue. It is, after all, where you will share lasting memories with friends and relatives.

Here are some great ideas to help you find the perfect place to hold your wedding.

Trust your intuition. When you arrive at a certain venue you will automatically have a certain reaction towards it. Trusting your instinct is important. If you have a good feeling about the place, then you are off to a good start. You will know if a particular place is right for you or not. You should not however leave out the logical choices in choosing a wedding venue. It will have to feel right because you and the man you love will exchange vows here.

Pace yourself. Don’t go rushing into choosing the perfect wedding venue. Having a wedding is one of the most important events in your life so you will want to make a wise decision. Try to start looking for a venue about a year before the wedding date if possible. You will then have enough time to make good decisions and alter the venue if something happens.

Think about the size. The size of the place is extremely important when making your decision. If you pick a place that is too small it will awkward and annoying. Slamming into people on the dance floor is never fun. The wedding will lose its intimacy if the venue is too large. The number of guests will dictate the the size. You will need a rough idea of how many guests you will plan on inviting before looking for your wedding venue. Try to be as accurate as possible. Don’t just say I want to invite from 200 to 500 guests. Such a large difference in the number of guest will  affect venue size.Remember to leave enough space for the dance area. The more guests you have, the bigger space you need to designate for the dance area.

Review the parking area. Many people who have attended weddings complain of limited parking space. Make sure your choice of wedding venue has generous space for all of your guests. Parking may be a minor consideration but it could be the key between a satisfied guest and a frustrated one.

Find out if there are any restrictions. There might be some type of noise restriction which would hinder your decision to hire a band and have a loud sound system. There are time restrictions at some places while others let you have a great time all night long. There are even some with restrictions on decorations.

Make sure you are allowed to bring your own florist, caterer, decorator, etc because some might have specific professionals and contractors they would like you to use.

Create a diagram of your wedding. Have a setup on paper or your mind before choosing the perfect wedding venue. You have to know where each of the following will be located: reception area, dining area, and seating for guests, etc. Then review whether your venue fits the setup you have in mind.

Weddings are very involved so be sure to check out all the wedding tips  at Tools 2 Tiaras.