{"id":16111,"date":"2019-03-11T13:56:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T13:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drakestonehouse.co.uk\/?p=16111"},"modified":"2019-03-12T17:40:20","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T17:40:20","slug":"why-visit-a-wedding-venue-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drakestonehouse.co.uk\/2019\/03\/11\/why-visit-a-wedding-venue-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Visit a Wedding Venue Open Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rebecca Price reveals why she would recommend attending an open day and gives her 10 top venue tips for couples planning their big day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Viewing the wedding venue set up for an event:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A great reason to attend a venue\u2019s open day rather than a first\u00a0visit, is you get to see the venue dressed to impress – you won\u2019t get to see the venue looking as beautiful until your wedding day.<\/p>\n

This is a great opportunity for you to come along and view the Marquee which will be dressed by talented local suppliers, allowing you to view all areas in full design & detail.<\/p>\n

Viewing the wedding venue informally with your partner, family & friends:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You will have the chance to walk around in your own time, not being rushed, allowing you to explore all areas with your partner, family and friends.<\/p>\n

When you visit a venue for the first time, you are shown around by the wedding coordinator or owners, and this can sometimes be a little overwhelming, because there are so\u00a0many things to consider and process!<\/p>\n

The wedding coordinator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, but the informal approach of an open day ensures you make unpressured decisions and you can make valuable assessments in your own time.<\/p>\n

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To meet with the wedding venue’s preferred suppliers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most venues will have their preferred suppliers showcasing their work during an open day. This is your chance to meet with florists, photographers, stylists and others who share the same values as the venue.<\/p>\n

The preferred suppliers are also familiar with the venue, so they can offer valuable suggestions and assist in developing your ideas.<\/p>\n

The venue will have people in it:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When viewing a venue, it\u2019s usually just you and your partner along with a member of the venues team, so it can be hard to visualise the venue with guests in it.<\/p>\n

By attending an open day, it gives you a feel of the marquee with other people in it, allowing you to visualise spaces, listen to the acoustics, and experience what the flow is like for mingling guests within the designated areas.<\/p>\n

With the venue being set up for an event, it can prompt questions you may not have thought of:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you visit a venue during an open day, walking around can prompt some questions that you may not have originally thought about, such as;<\/p>\n

\u201cis there is PA system available for the speeches?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cwhat is the wet-weather plan for the drink reception?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201chow can you hang items from the Marquee ceiling?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cis there a BBQ at the house?\u201d (so we can do a BBQ the night before)<\/p>\n

Attending an open day gives you the opportunity to address these types of questions.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Tips to ask at a wedding venue open day:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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