3 tips for finding the best wedding venue in 2020

Blog Post 17/07/2019

It seems that as we enter the 2020s, the only limit to what a wedding can be is the imagination of the couple who’re looking to tie the knot. Not even your wedding dress or suit needs to look much like anyone else’s – but if there’s one thing that every wedding needs, it’s a venue.

So, if you are currently comparing wedding venues in Newbury or other parts of England for next year, what are some of the factors that will most help to guide you towards the right choice?

Consider what you actually want from a venue

Before you get onto the specifics, talk to your partner about what kind of venue you would most like to get married in. Are you most interested in a historic venue, for example, or perhaps a more contemporary-styled space like one of the suites that Regency Park Hotel can offer?

If you and your beloved have a shared ‘vision’ for the wedding venue, this will really help you to narrow down the possibilities quickly, while minimising the scope for disagreements.

Determine how many people you’ll invite

This might sound like extremely obvious advice, but there are still a lot of couples out there who end up picking a venue that is too small for their eventual guest list – which means it’s the numbers for the latter that really should, and must, be figured out first. 

Even once you and your spouse-to-be have come up with what you consider to be a near-definitive list, you might be taken aback by how many more people your parents or other relatives or friends wish to add! Remember, too, that knowing your likely guest numbers in advance will help you to choose a venue that meets all of your practical needs without wasting any of your budget.

Consider your guests’ experiences, not just yours

Much of what makes a wedding magical is the attendees loving every moment of it just as much as the bride and groom. You are therefore well-advised to put their wishes and needs at the front and centre of your planning, while – of course – remembering that it is ultimately your wedding.

So, consider whether the venue you have your eye on is one that every prospective guest will be able to reach easily. Another bonus is if the venue that you pick also incorporates a hotel – and sure enough, here at Regency Park Hotel, we can offer special bedroom rates to your guests if you decide to tie the knot with us.

On the subject of our venue, did we know that we’re offering excellently-priced wedding packages right now for those wishing to formalise their union in 2020?

Contact the Regency Park Hotel team today, and you’ll soon appreciate why we continue to enjoy a reputation as one of the premier wedding venues in Newbury and wider Berkshire, as we help you and your sweetheart to plan a big day that you will both remember fondly for a lifetime.