All You Need To Know About All Inclusive Wedding Packages by Nicola Ray
With thousands of all inclusive wedding packages available, your options are endless. From grand country house hotels to some of the larger hotel chains, virtually all hotels will offer some kind of great value wedding package.
There are many great reasons to use an all inclusive wedding package from a hotel for your reception. But where do you start, how do you decide which is right for you and what should you be looking out for?
Location, location, location
The first thing to start thinking about is where you want your reception. The obvious choices are near your home, your parents home, your fiancé’s home or somewhere in between. If there are no places that strike a chord and you don’t mind travelling, then perhaps select a pretty English county and start there.
The internet showcases venues
The next step is to get online and start searching. Most hotels these days have a website to showcase their facilities. You’ll also get the low-down on their wedding services and be able to request a wedding pack. Select up to 10 hotels (any more will just be bewildering) and start talking to them.
Talk to the hotels
When you begin to talk to the hotels, there are several things you need to have in mind. First and foremost, think about whether they are within your budget!
Ask whether they have a minimum spend or a minimum number of guests that you need to invite. This will allow you to quickly and easily filter which are suitable.
If they don’t have these minimum requirements, then try and find out some sample prices for their weddings. Hotels often use a ´cost per head´ charge, so multiply this by your number of guests and you’ll have a rough idea of their charges and whether or not they fit within your budget.
If they’re not likely to fall within your budget, move on fast and go down your list until you find one that is!
Don’t be put off by a 5 star hotel. Just because it’s 5 start luxury, doesn’t mean they won’t have a package to suit you – keep an open mind.
Ask about packages
There are often different packages available or you can create a tailored package. Each element you include will vary the cost significantly, so you can flex the package as necessary to keep within your budget.
Make sure you ask about the different options available and find out exactly what’s included. By changing a few small elements of your reception, you may be able to have that dream location at a price you’re happy with.
Meet the hotel wedding planner
Most hotels have a member of staff dedicated to ensuring that your wedding goes without a hitch. If you go down the route of a hotel reception, then the hotel wedding planner is going to be your best friend for the next year.
Since this is the case, you need to make sure you trust them to make your big day perfect, they can manage your budget, they’re open and honest with you, they’re flexible with your arrangements and most importantly you have a good relationship with them.
After all, you’re just about to entrust them with a load of your hard earned cash and so a good relationship with the planner is critical to choosing your venue.
Check out the catering
Finally, it’s worthwhile asking about the catering at this stage as well. The hotels should be able to supply you with sample menus and costs for each. Think about whether you like the sound of the dishes and of course if the prices are to your taste.
If you’re thinking about supplying your own drinks, it’s essential to ask about corkage costs at this stage – you’ll be surprised how high these costs can be!
The last word
By asking about these few things when selecting a hotel for your wedding reception, you should be able to quickly rule out which venues are right for your all inclusive wedding package and which are not.
About the Author
Nicola Ray is the owner of Cheap Wedding Success, a website dedicated to planning and creating the perfect cheap wedding. With lots of advice, tips and ideas to lower the cost of your wedding, Cheap Wedding Success is the perfect place to start.
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