Searching for a venue

12 questions to ask your venue, compiled by wedding co-ordinators from De Vere Venues, www.deverevenues.com

When initially visiting venues try to do so during the month (or as close to it as possible) you want to get married. This will give you an idea of what the grounds, flowers etc will look like on your day.

Rachel Stead, De Vere Venues Warbrook House and Grange, Eversley, near Hook, Hampshire

Does it have a license for civil ceremonies? Establish if you want a civil or church service. If you are unsure have a look at the venue’s different ceremony possibilities.

Samantha Keane, De Vere Venues Denham Grove, Uxbridge, Bucks

Is the venue accessible for the majority of your guests, public transport, close to the church you’re marrying in?

Sophie Allum, De Vere Venues Hunton Park, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

Is the venue fully accessible for disabled guests, the elderly or child friendly? You may have a guest turn up whose been in an accident that is not usually in need of these services, but it’s always good to know there is an alternative plan.

Michelle Moore, De Vere Venues Devonport House, Greenwich

What packages does the venue offer and what does that include? Will they provide any dressing for example – like table centrepieces or chair covers?

Anna Vine, De Vere Venues Theobald Park, Cheshunt, Herts

How many weddings can be held on any one day?

Zoe Jones, De Vere Venues Highfield Park, near Hook, Hampshire

What is the room capacity? Before looking for a venue it is important to establish your guest list and then look for venues that can cater for your number of guests. Always bare in mind not all of your guests will be able to make it.

Samantha Keane, De Vere Venues Denham Grove, Uxbridge, Bucks

The team – will there be an experienced team on hand to help you in the planning stages and also to run the day itself?

Marsha Stubbs, De Vere Venues Gorse Hill, Woking, Surrey

Catering – does the venue provide all food onsite to save you outsourcing to external caterers?

Marsha Stubbs, De Vere Venues Gorse Hill, Woking, Surrey

Where are the grounds in relation to the rooms being used for the wedding? Are there any inside photo opportunities – that’s important with the Great British weather!

Zoe Jones, De Vere Venues Highfield Park, near Hook, Hampshire

Is there accommodation for travelling guests?

Sophie Allum, De Vere Venues Hunton Park, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

Look at as many venues as you can to ensure you choose the right venue for you. It also gives you something to compare your dream venue to.

Rachel Stead, De Vere Venues Warbrook House and Grange, Eversley, near Hook, Hampshire