5 Important Questions To Ask Before Deciding On A Destination Wedding Venue

10+ Things To Check Before Booking Your Destination Venue

Planning a wedding is no small feat, but when it comes to a destination wedding, you’re taking it to a whole new level! Imagine juggling not just wedding prep, but also travel logistics, unfamiliar locations, and finding that perfect spot. The hardest part? Choosing the right venue. It can take months to settle on the ideal location and even more time to find the perfect venue that checks all your boxes for both the stay and the events. But it’s not just about pretty views or delicious food – there’s so much more that goes into this decision! Budget? Sure, it's important, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Wondering what else you need to keep in mind before locking down your dream destination?

We’ve made it easier for you! Here's a list of over 12 must-check things to consider before you say “yes” to your destination wedding venue.

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A Full Buy-Out Property

Some properties require a compulsory buyout of ALL their rooms, which means you cannot book just 40 or 50 rooms in isolation. So even if you have a smaller number of guests than the rooms, you will have to book the complete property for all days that you are there. Make sure you understand these terms and conditions

Ratings For Their Panel Vendors

Most venues have their own in-house panel of vendors. Decorators, DJ, Caterers and you can hire them only. Check their reviews, individually, online and the ratings. It will help you make the right choice and save you a lot of headaches later.

Buggies For Guests To Travel Inside The Resort

There are many resorts that rely only on golf buggies to get from one place to another, within the resort. Getting ready for an event and waiting for hours for a buggy to take you from your room to the event space can ruin your mood. And also, your guests may not make it in time. Check if there are sufficient buggies and what their wait times are.

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Check If Event Spaces Are Close To The Rooms And Easy To Reach

If the banquet halls are at one corner and the rooms are at another, it can get difficult for your guests, especially senior citizens and people in heels to walk up and down for each event. Arrange for intra-resort transport or inform your guests beforehand so they will get ready accordingly.

Check Nearby Venues That Can Accommodate Extra Guests

If you have only 100 rooms at the wedding venue resort and have 300 guests coming in, check nearby hotels that can accommodate extra guests. It should be ideally at par with the venue resort to ensure that none of your guests feel mistreated.

Check the accessibility of venue from nearest airport and travel costs from your guest’s city to the venue city

If you are arranging for transportation for the guests, you need to know how many cars or shuttles you may need to send to the airport for pickup. You can also check if the hotel offers this service for the guests. This will save you the hassle of last-minute co-ordination.

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Ensure That The Prices Quoted By The Venue/Agents Matching With WMG Displayed Destination Wedding Price

WMG destination wedding prices are the best in market when it comes to destination wedding venue rates. Ensure that whatever quotes you are getting match our WMG Displayed Destination Wedding Price for the best deal!

Check If The Venue Will Provide Complimentary Tea Time Snacks/Tea Service Along With 3 Meals

Hosting guests the entire day at destination weddings means ensuring they are taken care of. Many venues provide a complimentary afternoon tea to all guests on premises – as a part of the meal package. Check with the venue before you book so that you can be rest assured that your guests are getting the best!

Check Local Weather Conditions At The Time Of Your Event

Check if locals on what are the weather conditions during your event dates. While you may get information online, locals have specific area knowledge better than the rest.

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Get A List Of All The Extra Fees You May Incur.

Get a breakdown of all the extra costs. This includes taxes, corkage fees, power backup and security. These can be hidden costs that can add up later so check with the venue for all of these.

Check If There Are Any Sound Restrictions And Timings

While most venues will not have time restrictions, you don’t want any last minute surprises. Check with the venue about sound restrictions and timings so that you and your guests can have a fun time!

Ensure All Licenses Are In Place For Fireworks/Special Effects Like Pyrotechnics For Sangeet

A lot of times couples want to have fireworks during the entry or the exit or even have pyrotechnics for the sangeet performances. Check with the venue if they have all updated licences and permissions or you may end up paying a hefty fee.

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Language Barrier

check if the staff is comfortable communicating in the language that you and your guests are familiar with. Especially if you are getting married abroad or in any exotic locations.

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*Updated by Apoorva Pagar