How to choose your wedding venue?

Tips for choosing your wedding reception venue

Whether you want to rent a domain for your wedding, celebrate your wedding on the beach or in the outdoor spaces of your private property, the choice of your wedding venue is a decision that needs to be seriously considered... especially as there are so many possibilities! Between renting a venue or having a reception at home, we've listed the most important points to consider before taking the plunge.

How to choose a wedding venue? Renting a venue vs. hosting at home

One of the major differences between the two alternatives is the budget. It is indeed more expensive to host your wedding at home, as you have to arrange your house accordingly to accommodate your guests. A price difference multiplied by 2, or even more in some cases. A private space is not necessarily adapted to receive such a large number of guests. Inviting a hundred or more people requires adapted infrastructures in terms of furniture, sanitary facilities, energy... Another important point: The practicality of the site! Before making a decision, we advise you to check with a professional that the site is suitable for a tent. For example, we have already had to cut down a few trees during the organisation of a wedding in order to set up the catering service...  
Finally, you should know that organising a wedding at home can be more stressful as both families have to agree on all the elements, such as the decoration of the tent or the choice of lighting. We therefore advise you to call on an expert to anticipate the various technical points so that you can enjoy your day to the full. 

The magic of having an outdoor wedding in your home

Weddings held in private locations are often more emotional, especially if there is a special attachment to the place, such as a family home. It is also the perfect opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and carry out some work... Indeed, there is nothing like a special occasion to give a little boost to possible renovations. 
More easily personalised, a wedding at home or in a private space allows much more freedom: some reception venues impose exclusive service providers, a DJ, furniture, a corkage fee, etc... Here, on the contrary, you are free to organise an event in your own image, as Aymeric, co-founder of Atawa, points out: "Organising an event in a private place gives a feeling of exclusivity. Nobody will have the same event anywhere else."  

Wedding at home: What details should you take care of?

If you have the possibility of organising your wedding at home or in a private venue, remember to check a few technical issues beforehand: that access to the venue is clear; that the parking area is lit; that there are sufficient sanitary facilities; that you can provide enough energy, knowing that Atawa recommends a double generator in case of problems; that you can set up a corner for the catering area; that it is possible to lay a floor ; that the cocktail party can be sheltered, either in the house if it is big enough or under a tent; that the catering truck can be as close as possible to the dinner venue, knowing that we recommend that all the service providers do a technical scouting beforehand to avoid problems or that all the elements of the evening are close by so that the guests do not have to move around in the grass or anything else. 
A multitude of details and questions to be planned before the day so that on the day of the wedding, everything is perfect. For this reason, it is preferable to be assisted by an expert who will help you to build your event with peace of mind.