Five Red Flags When Choosing a Wedding Venue: A Guide for Couples

When you and your partner are seeking to choose a wedding venue, it is easy to get swept up in the process of selecting the venue that matches your vision for your big day.

This can, unfortunately, cause many couples to overlook glaring red flags that could spell disaster on their big day. So, rather than book a venue, have a bad experience, and by proxy, a bad wedding day, here are some red flags to keep an eye out for when choosing a wedding venue.

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Look at Maintenance

When touring a wedding venue you need to check out how it is maintained.

Poor maintainance can look like anything from cobwebs to water stains on the ceiling or even unexplained odours. Keep your eyes peeled, and if you spot anything of concern (that is not explained by the venue guide), then it’s worth moving on to the next venue on your list.

Vague Pricing

You have found your dream venue, but the staff are being vague about the pricing.

This is a red flag and one that can be an expensive one to overlook. In these cases, you may end up paying a fortune for add-ons that weren’t explained or even looked at during the booking. So, always make sure that you have a clear pricing plan when booking a venue, and be sure to ask if there are any add-ons you should know about.

Limited Flexibility

Suffice it to say, if you are trying to book a country manor for your wedding in the middle of August, it may be hard to get the date you want. However, if a venue is not able to offer you the booking you want well in advance, this can point to poor organisation. Or, if you book a date and then the venue changes it without written notice, cut your losses and go to plan B!

Non-Responsive or Unprofessional Staff

When you are contacting wedding venues, you should expect a response from a booking coordinator or a manager within 24-48 hours, except if you are emailing on a Friday. However, if you hear nothing back, this is a red flag. Being non-responsive as a venue does not bode well for your big day, or for the planning phases, where you will need to maintain contact with the venue. Or, if you get vague answers to queries or even rude staff, then it’s time to cut your losses and move on to the next venue.

No Back-Up Plans

It sounds weird, but when you are choosing a wedding venue, there needs to be backup plans. More so if the wedding venue is outside or you are intending to use part of the outside to host your guests. If, during the meeting or touring of the venue, the managers are unable to provide an adequate answer about backup plans for poor weather, then it’s worth moving on to the next venue. The last thing you want on your big day is to be soaked through at the reception with no available alternative!

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