6 Essential Things to Confirm During Your Venue Tour Before Making a Final Decision!

I Want to Meet the Venue of My Dreams ♡

The wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime special day...♡ You want to have a wonderful wedding at your favorite venue, creating lasting memories, right?＊

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As the bride and groom, you will likely go through numerous venues, hesitating and pondering before deciding on one venue♩ Before finalizing the contract with the venue, there are important things you should definitely confirm first♡

\Wait a minute!/ Before deciding on a venue, there are things you need to confirm♩

When formally applying to a wedding venue, you will definitely need to sign and stamp the “Official Application Form”＊ While that form contains many details, most people end up signing without thoroughly checking it.

It’s often too late once you have signed the application form >< Even if you cancel the next day after applying, you won’t get back at least 100,000 to 200,000 yen of your deposit...

If you get caught up in troubles due to insufficient checks after deciding on a venue, it can be financially painful, and it will ruin your precious happy mood, won’t it?＊

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To avoid troubles with the venue, here are [6 important things] you should confirm before signing the contract♩

\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 1: What are the cancellation policies?

Before you sign the contract with the venue, you should check the [cancellation policy] in the application form＊ No matter how thoroughly you check the atmosphere and date of the venue, unexpected things can happen during wedding preparations ♩ It’s crucial to understand how much and when cancellation fees will apply＊

Saying, “I didn’t hear that!” or “I didn’t know!” is too late... Some venues even charge cancellation fees just for changing the date, so be cautious ><

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\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 2: Is outside vendor use allowed?

With "personalized weddings" becoming popular, many brides-to-be likely want to bring in DIY items they have created, such as dresses, shoes, welcome boards, and paper items ♡

Therefore, confirming whether [outside vendor use is allowed] is absolutely essential＊ Even if you don’t plan to bring anything in when deciding on a venue, once you start preparing, you might want to incorporate DIY items, so it’s good to ask in advance♩

Many venues typically require you to choose your dress from their affiliated stores, so if you have a specific colored dress in mind that you absolutely want, make sure to check [if outside vendor use is allowed] when choosing a venue♩

\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 3: What are the fees for outside vendor use?

If outside vendor use is allowed, the next thing you should check is the [outside vendor fees] ♡ These fees are charged for services provided by vendors not affiliated with the venue and are usually paid to the venue＊

The approach to outside vendor fees can vary by venue, even if outside vendor use is permitted＊ Some venues may charge additional storage fees on top of the outside vendor fees, so be careful♩ By the way, the average outside vendor fee for dresses at many venues is around 50,000 to 100,000 yen＊

Once you start selecting your dress, you’ll be concerned about costs again, but it will be too late to find out after you sign the contract＊ Outside vendor fees, like for dresses, are often not listed in the contract, so make sure to ask your planner carefully ♡

\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 4: How much can the initial estimate go up from what was first quoted?

Because weddings are a significant investment, it’s very important to confirm [what the final cost will be]♩ Ask how much the initial estimate provided during the bridal fair or the first meeting is likely to increase from there＊

Since brides and grooms have budgets, it’s a good idea to keep in mind how much you might end up paying right from the start♡ Be careful not to end up in a situation where the costs turn out to be higher than expected and you can't afford it...♩

\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 5: When does the planning start?

Even if you decide on a venue early, most venues typically start planning meetings about four months ahead♩ Many brides end up feeling frustrated because, despite having plenty of time until the ceremony, they found themselves rushed at the last minute!

Therefore, many venues now offer to start planning meetings earlier♡ To plan ahead for your wedding preparations, check when the venue you are considering will start the meetings♩

\Before deciding on a venue/ Checkpoint 6: Will the planner you met with be the one to continue working with you?

In many venues, the planner who helps you initially and the planner who will conduct the actual planning meetings are often different! So, those who fell in love with their planner and decided to go with that venue should be cautious＊

You need to confirm whether [the planner will continue to be your point of contact] before signing the contract♩ It will be too late to realize after signing that your favorite planner isn’t the one overseeing your wedding ><

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Choose a Venue Without Regrets ♡

Post-contract troubles often arise not only from the venue’s responsibility, but also from the bride and groom not confirming things properly＊ By simply checking these 6 points, you can likely avoid many troubles ♩

You spend time attending bridal fairs and finally decide on a venue after much deliberation; you want to make sure that negligence in the final checks doesn’t lead to lifelong regrets＊

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Keep the [6 important things to confirm before signing a contract] firmly in mind and choose a venue without regrets♩