A big wedding or a small wedding , an ambitious wedding ball or an intimate wedding in the circle of the closest family - whatever your dream wedding is, an important decision must be made - the choice of the place of celebration . What exactly to look for? Wedding celebration places by the sea or in the forest? Celebrate in the wedding palace ? Choose only a celebration hall or rent a guest house?

Wedding concept and vision

In order to successfully choose the perfect wedding venue , you need to create your own wedding vision and concept, or feeling and basic idea of what kind of wedding you want. Imagine your wedding day as a movie ! What does it look like, what colors dominate, is it an urban environment or a corner of paradise surrounded by nature? Big or small celebration? An elegant and classic wedding that will suit a celebration in a castle, or a bohemian wedding on the beach with bare feet and loose hair? It is very important to determine the approximate number of guests from the very beginning and to understand whether the place of the ceremony and the place of celebration will be the same, or whether the marriage ritual will be performed in one place, and you will celebrate in another place. Consequently, it will become clear which place will be a harmonious framework for your chosen wedding style, and how spacious the premises should be.

Wedding style and location guide

Different wedding styles - different celebration places. What celebration venues will suit the most popular wedding styles?

• For classic wedding style - castle, manor, restaurant;
• Boho for wedding style - beach, garden, castle ruins;
• Eco for wedding style - nature, houses, guest house;
• Loft for wedding style - industrial buildings;
• Rustic for wedding style - fields, garden, barn, granary;
• For a romantic wedding style - manor, castle, nature.

More about wedding styles here: WEDDING STYLES. SELECTION GUIDE

Practical questions

Once you've selected potential venues that fit both your wedding concept and budget, it's time to research which one is the best practical fit. Consider the following questions:

• Location . How convenient will it be to get to the venue from the ceremony location? What are the possible stops nearby for a ride and a photo session? How accessible is this location for guests?

• Accommodation options . How many guests can be accommodated? Accommodation amenities, number of beds and rooms, availability of extra mattresses;

• Room size, capacity, equipment available on site - tables, chairs, decorative items. When choosing between more expensive rooms with a tasteful interior and cheaper rooms that require more decoration, it will be more profitable to prefer the first option. The better the interior, the less you have to invest in decorating;

• Terms of use of premises, terms of decoration;

• Dining options . Does the venue offer catering? Conditions if the food is delivered by another service provider. What crockery, cutlery and accessories are available;

• What is the available lighting , additional lighting options, electricity connection at the place of celebration;

• Suitability of the place of celebration for the photo session ;

• Is it possible to implement the planned entertainment instead of the celebration; what activities are available at the celebration site - boating , steaming , sauna ?

View more questions in LĪGAVĀM wedding planner: WEDDING PLANNER

Where to look for your wedding venue?

LĪGAVĀM brings together the best service providers in one place - both elegant restaurants and charming castles, ancient manors, as well as places for ceremonies and celebrations in nature.

Choose your wedding venue from the catalog offered by LĪGAVĀM: WEDDING VENUES

Author of the article: IEVA KRASTIņA

Photo: ILZE OSE , LINDA LAUVA

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