Indian
wedding venue for your big day
You
can find a complete range of Indian wedding venue
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 Indian wedding venue. A little groundwork can
help you find the right Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian 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
Indian wedding venue. For them, commuting to different
Indian wedding venue may not be ideal.
While
seeking references for Indian wedding venue from friends and relatives
is a good option, you may also consider the Indian wedding venue listed in Your Dream Shaadi's
Asian wedding directory.
Once
you have shortlisted a few Indian wedding venue, 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 Indian wedding venue
allow indoor fire for conducting a Hindu wedding
ceremony (if required)?
- Is
the Indian wedding venue disabled-friendly?
- How
far is the kitchen from the hall where the food
will be served?
- Does
the Indian 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 Indian wedding venue
have ample heating or AC?
- Does
the Indian wedding venue offer package services including
catering, decoration, seating, security etc. ?
- Is
the Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian wedding venue have outdoor space for a
marquee?
- If
it is an outdoor Indian wedding venue, what is the contingency
plan for bad weather?
- Will
the Indian 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
Indian wedding venue well in advance. Keep in mind
that some of the best Indian wedding venue 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 Indian wedding venue 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 Indian 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 Indian 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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