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How
to choose an Asian wedding venue
You
can find a complete range of Asian wedding venues
in the UK from low end to high budget. The range includes
community halls, town halls, banqueting suites, hotels,
country homes and marquee venues.
There
are many practical considerations to keep in mind
while choosing an Asian
wedding venue.
A little groundwork can help you find the right Asian
wedding venue for your budget and requirements.
First,
decide on the number of guests you are going to invite.
Space should be an important governing factor while
choosing an Asian
wedding venue. No matter how elegant the surroundings
and other preparations, guests will not be happy if
they are over crowded and it is not easy to mingle.
An
Asian wedding comprises many pre-nuptial ceremonies
such as mehendi ceremony, sangeet ceremony etc. Do
you want all the ceremonies in one Asian
wedding venue or in different ones? While
deciding this, again think of the convenience of your
guests. For example, if you have people coming from
abroad, they can find accommodation near one Asian
wedding venue.
For them, commuting to different Asian wedding venues
may not be ideal.
While
seeking references for Asian wedding venues from friends
and relatives is a good option, you may also consider
the Asian wedding venues listed in Your Dream Shaadi's
Asian wedding directory.
Once
you have shortlisted a few Asian wedding venues, you
can note down their addresses and then inspect them
personally. It is a good idea to be armed with a list
of questions for the wedding venues you visit so you
can make fair comparisons.
Here
is a list of questions you may wish to ask:
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue have enough parking space,
on site or nearby?
- Does
the Asian wedding venue allow indoor fire for
conducting a Hindu wedding ceremony (if required)?
- Is
the Asian
wedding venue disabled-friendly?
- How
far is the wedding venue disabled-friendly?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue have easy loading bays and
access for caterers and décor companies?
- Are
there enough plug points for the décor
company and DJ?
- Is
the height of the wedding venue enough to accommodate
a mandap?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue have ample heating or AC?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue offer package services including
catering, decoration, seating, security etc.
- Is
the Asian
wedding venue available for the specific
date you have in mind?
- Can
the wedding venue accommodate the number of guests
you would like to invite, once a top table, dance
floor and wedding stage are in place?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue have in-house catering or
allow outside catering if you want something different
from what they are offering?
- Will
the wedding venue provide storage for presents
and drinks (if you can supply your own)?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venue have outdoor space for a
marquee?
- If
it is an outdoor Asian
wedding venue, what is the contingency
plan for bad weather?
- Will
the Asian wedding venue provide you with a dressing
room for the duration of your event?
Time
of the year: The
popular months for an Asian wedding are May to September
and so if you are planning a wedding during these
months, make sure to book your Asian
wedding venue well in advance. Keep in mind
that some of the best Asian wedding venues in the
UK have long waiting lists. In fact, this should be
an important factor when deciding your wedding date.
Day
of the week: In
the UK, Saturday is the most expensive day to get
married, other than Friday and Sunday. You'll find
the Asian wedding venues less expensive during week
days, so do bear this in mind if you are on a budget.
Seating
and space: Given
that Asian weddings involve hundreds of guests, it
is important to find an Asian wedding venue that
has enough space to seat all the guests. Also make
sure that there is wheel chair accessibility for the
guests who can not climb stairs.
Staff:
The
staff of the Asian
wedding venue
should be able to make the guests comfortable.
In fact, you should meet the staff who will be on-location
for your wedding to make sure that your guests are
well attended.
As
a closing note, read your contract carefully to see
there are no hidden charges and policies that could
affect your pocket and event.
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