insideKENT Magazine Issue 124 - August 2022 | Page 122

KENTWEDDINGS

SAVE THE DATE !

KENT WEDDINGS
YOU ’ VE SAID YES AND IT ’ S TIME TO SET THE DATE ! CHOOSING YOUR VENUE FIRST WILL GUIDE MANY OF THE DECISIONS YOU ’ LL MAKE FOR THE DAY , FROM WHAT YOU ’ LL WEAR TO MENUS , COLOURS AND STYLES . THE OLD KENT BARN SHARES THEIR ADVICE ON SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT VENUE FOR YOU .
What is included in the price ?
Price transparency will be key when choosing your venue ; establish everything that is included and what you ’ ll need to organise . You ’ ll be able to budget accordingly and feel in control of your finances .
Will there be someone to support me on the day ?
Ask early on who will be responsible for running the day , setting the venue , and clearing away ? Having these areas covered will allow you , your family and friends to enjoy the day and spend more time together . If your venue doesn ’ t include this service , consider an independent team to help - you won ’ t regret not worrying about timings on the day or needing to tidy up the following day .
Ceremony areas options
Does the venue have a choice of ceremony areas ? It ’ s wise to consider both indoor and outdoor spaces . Are any outdoor ceremony areas covered ? What is the wet weather protocol ?
Are there any restrictions ? allowed ? This is especially important if there are key elements you ’ d like to include for your day , so be sure it ’ s clear and read your contracts before committing .
How will I know which venue is the right venue for me ?
Always compare the facilities , date availability , pricing and all of the details that are included . You ’ ll get a good feeling from the venue . Every couple ’ s venue planning journey is unique - some couples will view a variety of venues and some only one - it ’ s true when they say you know when you know .
The Old Kent Barn is a nestled in rural Kent countryside , family owned and run , the multi-award winning venue specialises in exceptional weddings with their renowned attention to detail and experienced team .
To discover more , please visit www . theoldkentbarn . co . uk , or call 01303 844270 .
Are there any policies to follow e . g . any restrictions with decorations ? Can we have sparklers ? Is confetti
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