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The Corinthian: Passionate about your big day! Here at The Corinthian we are passionate about weddings, we appreciate that your wedding day is one of the most special and happiest days of your life and our philosophy is that it is as important to us as it is to you.! Mount Edgcumbe
Top tips for choosing the perfect wedding venue for you! 1. How many people will you invite?
Forget the dreaded table plan for the moment. Now is the time to make a list of family and friends that you would like to share your special day with. It's always a good idea to put a couple of lists together, as your venue may not be able to cater for large numbers. It may well be worth asking the venues you go to see, to give you a maximum number as well as number they can comfortably seat. Also, it is easier to add names than to deduct, so keep the numbers low initially,
2. Budget
Decide between yourselves what you are willing to pay for your big day. Do your homework; fi nd out what the going rate is across a number of venues and also what else they may be able to add to the day to save money further down the line. Try and budget the entire wedding. think of aspects of the day that you, or friends and family, can help out with. How much of your entire budget will you want to spend on the venue?
3. Choose a date and have flexibility.
Try and be as fl exible as you can, Is it feasible to hold the wedding on a week day or wchoose an off-season month,? If so, you’ll often be able to secure the venue of your dreams at a lower rate.
4. Draw up a shortlist based on location/logistics After you have an idea of your guest list, you need to also consider whether you require transportation for guests from a hotel to your venue and then onto a recption. Will you need to lay on transportation? If people are driving, is there enough parking? Are there any guests who require special needs?
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5. Style and Feel
What style of wedding are you after? Romantic, Historic, Countryside, Urban, Barn..... all of these ideas sound appealing. Many couples think that they don’t need to decide on a wedding style early on, but it's one of the most important decisions because you might be able to save on decorations and decor if you select a venue that suits your wedding day style.
6. Research local Photographers and Planners' blogs/websites.
If you are now formulating a shortlist of potential venues, ask if they use any particular photgraphers or wedding planners. In this day and age, many photogrpahers and planners will have their own website and may even write a blog about weddings they have organised/shot. You can take a look at images, get an idea of what looks good 'style wise' as well as see how the venue looks at the same time of year that you are planning your own wedding.
7. Full Service or Not?
Most full service wedding venues will cover everything from table and chair rentals, to linens and catering supplies, while a non-full service venues, generally, offer you the space and it is up to you to find the rest. Therefore, the responsibility of fi nding all the other services will be down to you. You may, or may not have the time or inclination to take this on board.
7. Visit each venue and draw up a list of questions.
Ideally, visit at the time of day you want to get married. There is certainly no substitute for visiting a number of venues to get an idea of which one stands out. Ask plenty of questions, don't be afraid. Get to know your contact and make sure they get to know you. Once you have covered everything, and I mean everything, get it in writing.
We love helping couples choose the perfect tantalizing menu, refreshing celebratory drinks and awe-inspiring decoration to create your bespoke unique wedding day. In house we can take care of everything from venue set up, menus to evening entertainment, we are a one stop shop for all your venue needs helping to relieve the stress so that you may embrace the experience. Planning your wedding day creates just as many memories as the wedding day itself, here at The Corinthian we make the planning as fun as can be with food and wine sampler events as well as decoration days. We are also dedicated in supporting you through the whole experience. As said to many of our wedding couples ‘ Ask us a million questions, we do not mind. It’s your day and you need to know you are in safe hands’. The Corinthian wedding team take pride in every wedding day, over the planning stages we develop just as much as an attachment to your day as you. We love getting to know couples and watching their dreams and ideas come to life. With varied wedding packages and bespoke wedding options The Corinthian can cater to your every wedding need. If you don’t see it in the brochure don’t be afraid to ask, bespoke options are limitless with far to many to list. Our wealth of experience in the wedding industry has allowed us to create three main packages; The Platinum, The Gold and The Corinthian. The Platinum encompasses all venue needs; Exclusive use of the venue, three course wedding breakfast, Champagne toast, Evening buffet, table decorations and plans along with so much more! The Gold is great for those who would like a little more independence in the planning of their wedding day but is still a fantastic package. The Corinthian is for the laid-back couple having the ceremony elsewhere. Relax with your guests and enjoy a BBQ with bubbles, then party into the evening with our resident DJ. With unique factors such as our dedicated graphic designer to create your table plans, number and name places. Along with our exclusive venue decorator The Corinthian offers the WOW factor in all aspects. For more wedding information head to www.rpcyc.com or email club@rpcyc.com