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Asian
wedding venues for your big day
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 Asian
wedding venues. A little groundwork can help
you find the right Asian wedding venues 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 Asian
wedding venues. 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 venues 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 venues. 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 venues have enough parking space,
on site or nearby?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venues
allow indoor fire for conducting a Hindu wedding
ceremony (if required)?
- Is
the Asian
wedding venues disabled-friendly?
- How
far is the kitchen from the hall where the food
will be served?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venues 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 venues
have ample heating or AC?
- Does
the Asian
wedding venues offer package services
including catering, decoration, seating, security
etc. ?
- Is
the Asian
wedding venues 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 venues 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 venues have outdoor space for
a marquee?
- If
it is an outdoor Asian
wedding venues, what is the contingency
plan for bad weather?
- Will
the Asian wedding venues 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 venues 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 venues 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 venues 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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