So he has a big family and you have a big family. He has lots of friends he wants to invite and you have even more. Neither of you is going to back down on their side of the guest list so there is only one thing left to do. Find a bigger venue! Here are some key ways to find the right venue for you and how to fit all those people into your wedding day [http://howtoplanawedding.org] without stressing out about it!
It’s not until you actually start writing your guest list that you realize just how many people you know and love. These people want to share your special day with you and there is no way that you can exclude them so there is only one solution and that is to find a venue that will fit everyone. This may be harder than you originally plan and when looking for the venue you will be faced with a problem after problem. There is a way to get around this and that is too narrow down the search before you start visiting the venues.
Firstly write down all your requirements that you need from the venue. If you are using it to get married then you will need to accommodate a lot of guests. You could cut this down and have your family at the ceremony and then friends and distant relatives along with the guests at the ceremony for the reception. Trying to fit 200-300 people seated in a room all facing the same way is quite difficult whereas getting them all on a dance floor is much easier. When you have worked out the numbers, decide what you are going to do for your reception. Will it be a sit-down meal or will it be drinks and canapés? Will it be indoors or will it be outdoors? All of these things will help you to fit your guests in and will make your search for a venue wider. Lastly, think about your guests. Does any of them need wheelchair access? Will there be a lot of prams about? Will you have to make a space for the children’s corner?
Once you have this list of requirements you can email all the potential venues. They will be able to answer all the questions and potentially save you a wasted journey. Don’t worry about offending them because they will have your date snapped up in no time and you will have found the venue you really want so don’t lose any sleep over it. If you can’t find any venues that are big enough then you may have to create your own. You will need one HUGE field or garden and an equally ENORMOUS marquee. Some of the marquee’s available for hire are quite substantial and come with kitchens, toilets and separate rooms (including night clubs). All you have to do is to make sure you can hire enough chairs and you will be all set for the perfect venue!
