Whether you’re planning a last-minute wedding or your long-awaited plans have fallen through unexpectedly, everything probably feels like a panicked rush. But, fear not – there are some easy solutions to get things right on track! Although most people start planning years in advance, there are always options available for those with a short planning time, and some great savings, too! Here are our top tips for choosing a wedding venue in a rush, plus how to find those golden deals!
Look at last-minute deals
Literally, every wedding company runs last-minute deals, especially when they have extra dates left that they want to fill. Particularly keep an eye out on wedding venue deals – you can save thousands of pounds by waiting for them to release late dates and the special price. Last-minute weddings can be a bit stressful (there is lots to do in such a short space of time) but if you’re working on a tighter budget, you’re eliminating money stress, which would hang over you for a lot longer. You’ll also find yourselves realising what parts of your wedding are most important to you, and will end up saving extra money when you don’t bother with the things that aren’t important (no one remembers the chair covers, we promise!)
Be flexible with venue styles
If you are planning a wedding in a short space of time, you really shouldn’t be funny with venue styles. If you’ve got your heart set on a very specific style of wedding venue, you will find yourself in a rut. Remember, your wedding day is about celebrating a union surrounded by the people you love most, so in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter whether the manor house is Georgian or Victorian? And remember, any venue can be transformed with some thoughtful decorations and inventive layouts, so see it as an opportunity to get creative – there’s no better way to make a wedding truly unique than with a personal touch.
Don’t plan for a large guest list if you can help it
A small wedding party can fit into any wedding venue, but a large guest list completely limits you to certain venues. So, if you can help it, keep the guest list on the smaller side. This way, you’ve got a better chance of booking a wedding venue with late availability. And remember, you can always have a big party afterwards to celebrate with more people – there’s nothing wrong with sharing intimate wedding moments with just your closest friends and immediate family.
Consider booking virtual tours
When you’re looking for a wedding venue in a rush, there’s no better way to save time than by booking virtual tours rather than in-person ones. All you have to do is jump on a call from the comfort of your own home, so you don’t have to wait for time to come available when there isn’t another wedding taking place or clashing times with other couples touring. Although it is nice to feel the space in person, virtual tours can make you feel like you’re really there, so give it a go. You never know, your dream wedding venue (with a discount) might be waiting for you on your laptop screen.