Cost Effective Wedding Venue Ideas

Finding an ideal venue is really not a problem if money is not an object, but lets face it, when is money not a consideration?

So, how do you book a venue that serves all your needs and leaves room in the budget for food, drink and decor? The best venues provide you with the greatest flexibility. Having the ability to move both inside and out is a huge bonus when rooms need to be made over.

When planning any function, there will always be the known and unknown aspects. The challenge is then to have a plan for that unknown entity to minimize any impact.

Outdoors
Getting married in the great outdoors requires the obvious considerations like tenting for inclement weather, but even ideal weather needs to be planned for. Consider the time of day for your wedding to avoid the midday sun. Make sure there is ample refreshment to prevent dehydration. Also, have bottles of sunscreen and bug repellent on hand for guests to share it necessary.

Increasingly, permitting can be an issue. City parks or beaches require permits with a whole host of restrictions as well as permitting fees. Nothing is ever that simple it seems.

On-Premise / Off-Premise Caterers: the Difference
A distinction should be made between an on-premise and an off-premise caterers. On-premise caterers operate exclusively out of one venue (think restaurant) whereas off-premise caterers ply their trade anywhere. Having the flexibility to successfully deliver quality food in any situation is the hallmark of a good off-premise caterer. Like any professional service, be it mechanic, accountant or lawyer, an experienced off-premise caterer can save you money in the long run.

On-Premise Caterers
A number of venues, like hotels and banquet halls offer complete wedding packages. There is much to be said about going this route. It is generally safe, secure and often a little predictable. Nothing wrong with that of course, as there can be cost savings, but often there is little room for substitution. For insurance reasons, you may be restricted in what do can bring in from the outside.

Running your own bar may be off limits as well which could represent huge savings. On the plus side, on-premise caterers know their venue inside and out so the unforeseen is minimized to a large extent. They probably not only know where the electrical panel is, they most likely have a key to reset any breakers that may get tripped.

Off-Premise Caterers
When picking a venue the last thing considered, if it is thought of at all, is if an adequate kitchen exists on-site to produce the kind of food and accompanying level of service you require. Venturing into the kitchen of your favorite restaurant will give you a healthy appreciation for what can be accomplished in a small space. Imagine for a minute if your venue has no real kitchen to speak of and a temporary one has to be created from scratch? If the rental space you are considering has a kitchen the size of a postage stamp with appliances that are better suited to a museum, how is the food going to happen? This is where the expertise of an off-premise caterer comes in very handy.

Off-premise caterers can help you match the level of food and service that would suit the particular venue you are considering. Knowing what is achievable in a venue for the budget established is the best help your off-premise caterer can give

The most cost effective venue with the most flexibility will always be your own home or that of friends and family. The celebration can carry on as long as your guests are able to hold up and there is rush to get cleaned up.

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Blaine Arnot runs a cutting edge catering company in Vancouver Canada. Discover more catering tips.

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