Top tips for your Venue Showround
We have welcomed so many couples in the last month for a look around the venue. Going into any wedding venue can feel a bit intimidating, if you aren't sure what you need to know. Here are our top questions you should confirm with a venue before booking to help you make the best choice for your big day.
1. The Date
This one is obvious, but it's the no.1 thing to confirm - does your venue have availability on the date you are looking for? Saturdays in the summer are still very popular, so if you have a specific date in mind, book as eraly as possible.
2. Numbers of guests
This is another key thing to double check at your first show round. How many guests can be seated for dinner, how many extra evening guests can you host and what the room layouts look like for each part of the day are crucial to confirm before booking.
3. Accessibility
If you have guests with any mobility issues or other disabilities, checking that your venue has access to everywhere your guests will go is key to check out. This could include a long walk from the car park, stairs into and around the building and accessible toilets.
4. What is included with your hire
Before you book anything, you need to know exactly what is included for your hire cost. Is it just venue hire then you bring in every other external element, or is it a package with some elements included. A great exapmple of this is that all weddings at The National Piping Centre get one of our world class pipers included!
5. Special requests or ideas - ask now!
If you feel like a venue might be the one for you, but you have something extra special planned, it is worth asking them about this before you book. This includes what you can and can't do with the decor including large flower installations, signage, and wall hangings. Or it could include something even more niche, so if you have your heart set on a Harry Potter theme, complete with Hedwig delivering the ring, its best to check with your venue if this is allowed first!
Our venue team have over 15 years experience in creating beautiful weddings and working with couples to add those personal touches that will make their big day nique to them. If you'd like to find our more about getting married at The National Piping Centre, contact us on 0141 353 5551 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.