There are a lot of things that go into planning a wedding. Besides all the fine details, there’s the crucial decision of where to host your country club wedding. Choosing the right location is vital to making everything flows smoothly.
Each country club is different and provides different amenities. You’ll also want to be sure to think beyond the amenities to ensure that your venue caters to your special moment. That said, here are some things that you will want to look for when picking the place for your big event.
THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF THE VENUE
Once you have a date for your wedding in mind, it’s essential that you start looking early at different venues. Consider the location of the venue itself and how far away or nearby it might be for both yourself and your guests. The location of your venue will have a direct impact on your guest list as well as catering options and more. Be sure to book your venue early, too. Wedding events book unique places quickly; it’s recommended that you book a venue nearly a year in advance.
CONSIDER THE APPEARANCE OF THE LOCATION
Your guests will need a place to park, so there must be enough parking spots to accommodate everyone. You’ll also want to ensure that the location has an overflow lot just in case there are more cars than spaces.
GUEST CAPACITY IS SOMETHING TO WATCH
Another thing to consider is the number of guests that you’ll invite. Every location will have set capacity limits. The room size determines the number of people safely occupying a space. You could get into trouble with the local fire marshal if you have too many people in one spot. Make sure that you have an idea of the number of guests that you will be inviting to your wedding and keep that number in mind when you tour different venues.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AMENITIES
Each place will have its own unique amenities, but you’ll want to think about your wedding to ensure enough facilities and access points to serve all the people. When food is served, you’ll need a kitchen area for staging. According to The Knot Worldwide, brides typically spend an average of $1,184 on their rehearsal dinners alone, so you want to be sure that you have the right amenities you need both for the rehearsal and the wedding day.
CONSIDER THE TIME
Depending on the size of your wedding, your celebrations may go on for more than one day. Consider how many days you’d want your wedding celebration to last and then keep an eye out for venues that allow you to book more than one day at a time. You’ll want to ensure enough time for the ceremony and social after the wedding.
If you’re looking to have a country club wedding and you’re looking for a quality venue, there’s no better place than Deerfield. Contact us today to learn more about our country club or to schedule a tour for your wedding venue!