Perhaps you already have in mind the geographical area for your wedding: your county, your region, your city. Double that and you’ll have twice the number of venues to choose from. Buy a map: draw a circle around your ideal area. Then draw a circle twice as wide, three times. It will contain surprises, little gems, alternative sites and amazing landscapes you didn’t know were even there. Allow yourselves scope and choice. And enjoy the journey.
A shortlist of venues is a good idea. It’s nice to have a plan - but while you’re driving around do keep your eyes and minds wide open. If you spot somewhere intriguing on the horizon, go and investigate! A checklist - as dull as it sounds - is helpful too. Refine and review your list of essentials as you go along. You might need a late curfew; a number of rooms; local amenities; options for catering. Think of all the things you need, and all the things you’d have in an ideal world. Take a pen and tick them off - but be prepared to reconsider a few of the items on your list.
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