How to choose the perfect location?

The little secrets of the trade

The wedding day is one of the most important of our life and, for better or for worse, is a day we will always remember.
The ceremony, the guests, the lights, the music, the dress… they are nothing but small pieces of a huge puzzle, all to be composed, and the location is the great frame within which the puzzle comes to life, therefore it is essential to choose it with great care and attention.
Of course, each couple is one of a kind and each one will have their own style and their own ideas, however there are some universal aspects to take into consideration, if you want to make sure that everything is organized perfectly and in order to please everyone: guests and spouses.

Here we offer you a small pocket guide, ready to guide you to the location that best suits you and your needs, with all the advice of experts in the sector!

1. The budget → the first operation to be done is certainly to establish a budget, so as to be able to undertake the choice of the location with criteria, bearing in mind that the location is undoubtedly the element on which you must invest more in a wedding, being at the center of the event. Even in the absence of too precise ideas, it is possible to identify a price range within which to place the possible options. Once the budget has been established, the choice of location is particularly relevant and must be made promptly, as it is the place around which all the other elements gravitate and which will influence subsequent choices including the choice of dress and the choice of decorations.

2. The right season → we cannot of course ignore the season, in which the wedding will be celebrated. The choice of the location must be made mainly based on the season at least 1 year or 6 months before, so if the ceremony will be held in spring-summer you can also opt for outdoor spaces, while if the wedding will be celebrated in autumn-winter it is appropriate to prefer indoor spaces, such as wonderful and suggestive castles or historical location. Anyhow, it is always better to carry out an inspection first and make sure you have both an outdoor and an indoor space available, so that, in case of unexpected weather conditions, you are ready for any eventuality.

3. The distances → the distance between the location of the event where the celebrations will take place and the place of the ceremony should not be underestimated. Anyone want to make the guests weary? Make them wander in search of a distant destination? Absolutely not! It is good that the location and the place of the ceremony are close or you could choose a location where it is possible to carry out both all the celebrations and the wedding ceremony; to date, there are many that make this service available, just like many of those that we at Dreaming Cilento offer to our customers.

4. The type of guests and their needs → to choose to the right one, it is necessary to carefully evaluate the number of guests and the type of guests: if a location seems perfect to us, but it does not have the adequate space to accommodate all friends and relatives, it is undoubtedly to be discarded, mainly because the staff would not be possible to do a good job; everything also depends on the type of guests, as it necessary to think of everyone! If there are children, they must be given an independent space, if there are elderly people, it is good to reserve them a place a little quieter and more comfortable. For the rest of the guests, the attitude of the staff will be fundamental, which must always be ready to satisfy every request of the guests. Here is a little tip: pay close attention, when welcomed into a ceremonial facility, to the attitude of the managers, because it all depends on them! A nice location that doesn’t work well will not be a preferable option.

5. The exclusivity → a good strategy for the successful of the ceremony is to celebrate the wedding in an exclusive location, which reflects the style of the couple and is ready to welcome their love with open arms, but on one condition: that their party is the only one in circulation. Even at the cost of a little extra, being the only newlyweds in the entire location is an aspect that should not be underestimated.

6. Fight indecision → if you are tremendously undecided between two locations, both breathtaking, and you don’t know which one to choose, we will remove all doubts: opt for the location that offers extra services for free, this little detail will make the difference.

7. The place and the time of the ceremony → the time when the wedding will be celebrated is important and must be mentioned to the staff of the location, although the celebrations can go on for a whole day, so it will be necessary to inquire if the structure can be available for as long as you want. In addition to the time, in case there were many guests from other city, it will be necessary to organize bus or shuttle services and prefers locations close to hotels and bed & breakfast, although today some magnificent structures offer complete services, even with stays

8. The prices → if you are looking for a magnific location, but at the same time not too expensive, we recommend that you get married during the winter period! It’s amazing how much you save during this period, in addition, there is not much demand, the staff will work better and with the maximum efficiency; it is true that it is usual to celebrate wedding during the spring-summer period, however a wonderful winter wedding with its lights and its atmosphere still has a huge charm. If you don’t want to opt for a winter wedding, then our advice is to opt for a weekday and not during periods that are too busy!

9. NO to do-it-yourself and NO to the advice of friends and relatives → wedding is not the right day to devote yourself to bricolage or to do-it-yourself! From decorations, to dress, to food, on the most important day of our life it is better to rely on real professionals in the sector, ready to make every detail impeccable. Even the advice of friends and relatives are not welcome if they are too insistent or meddlesome! The advice of a loved one is always welcome, but it is still the newlyweds who have the last word and choose what makes them happiest.