Essex Wedding Venues

What to ask a venue about the evening

What time does the music have to stop?

Finish times vary more than couples expect, and a venue near houses may want the volume down well before midnight. My fee doesn't change with the finish time, so plan your evening around the real time rather than a hopeful one.

Is there a sound limiter, and how strict is it?

Some limiters cut the power if the volume goes over a set level. Most can be worked with when your DJ knows about them in advance. My guide to sound limiters explains what to ask and what the answers mean.

Where will the dancing happen?

In a different room from the meal, or the same room once the tables have been cleared? A separate room means nobody waits around. The same room means asking how long the turnround takes, and planning a drink outside or the speeches around it.

Can your guests stay the night?

Rooms on site change the whole evening, because guests who aren't driving home relax, and fewer of them leave early. The list above shows which venues have them.

Is another wedding booked on the same day?

Some estates can host two weddings at once in separate buildings. If yours is one of them, ask where the other party's music will be and what time it finishes.