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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Choosing the right wedding reception venue

As soon as wedding planning moves from the abstract to the concrete, it's a bit of a panic! In this article, we'll look at how to choose the right wedding venue.


Where to start?

By dint of hearing negative things around us about certain weddings, we try to learn from them and anticipate everything... Even if it means booking more than a year in advance! It's certain that a few years ago, people felt much less pressure than today to organize their weddings.
Today, many say: "Quick, book the place already!"; "Book the place at least a year in advance, otherwise, it will be too late," etc..
Don't panic! You must first think carefully about what you want and act according to your desires and your feelings. Look for a place in which you will feel good, where you will spend one of the most beautiful days of your life, in which all the people you love will be gathered for a magnificent moment! In short, a place that suits you.

Of course, this choice is decisive for the future, because it undoubtedly constitutes one of the major parts of your budget. A choice not to be taken lightly, therefore!

1 – In which city (or region) should you get married?

Whether it's in the home region of the future groom, the future bride, or simply in a favorite place, first check with the town hall to see if it's possible.
This choice is very important because the future bride and groom will have to decide on several points: the distance between this place and the homes of our loved ones, personal pleasure, and "making people happy." This choice is difficult!

2 – The type of place

It's very important to discuss your dream wedding venue (while respecting your budget). The least expensive option is to celebrate your wedding in a function room. If your family owns a beautiful home, why not consider getting married there? Otherwise, there are plenty of unusual venues in which to celebrate your big day! It's up to you to think about what suits you and what best suits you.


4 – The ideal place, yes, but how to find it?

The first reflex we will have will be to do a search on the internet, on sites, blogs… Sites like “ABC Salles”, “1 0001 Salles” allow you to search by criteria, but this is not necessarily a good solution, because the photos are not always well optimized.
If your budget allows it, you can go through a “Wedding planner” who will take care, thanks to your different criteria given, of finding the ideal place!

Talking about it around you is also a good solution, as your friends and family may know of a nice place that matches your search. Word of mouth can be a good solution!

5 – The visit

Once you've chosen your location, call ahead and visit it. Ideally, you should visit several locations to ensure you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate to take plenty of photos (especially if the location is far from your home) to help you plan your decor.

Don't forget to ask the right questions during your visits, such as whether there are any gîtes nearby to accommodate your guests, etc.


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