Choosing your wedding venue: magic, creativity and practicality

As mentioned above, the wedding venue will largely determine the atmosphere and style of the wedding and even set the scene for what other activities you can include in the big day, so choosing the venue is always the first step in the process. The big question is the nature of the venue: should it be a woodland, natural setting, or would you prefer to go for a vintage, more special venue? Maybe have a lakeside nearby for a waterfront ceremony?

Next question, are you thinking of a small wedding or would you invite a larger wedding party, or would you need a wedding package with accommodation, and if so, how many people would you need to accommodate? The use of accommodation makes it much more convenient and plannable for the wedding party, especially for older guests, and it is now common practice for couples to ask the wedding party to help with accommodation costs.

Should you think about an outdoor or indoor venue?Indoor venues protect you from the unpredictability of the weather, there are lots of decor options and many amenities are usually automatic, such as toilets, heating in winter, full air conditioning in summer, lighting, etc. The downside can be that it can be difficult to find a venue of the exact size you need, especially if you are planning for a crowd of more than 200.

You won't face such a problem with an outdoor venue, an outdoor dinner venue can usually accommodate the largest number of guests, and the proximity to nature, creative lighting and perhaps unique lighting techniques create a magical atmosphere. But if you choose an outdoor wedding venue, it's always worth discussing your options with the service provider in case of bad weather.

As well as the venue, the important question is the date: do you want a winter or summer wedding, or would you prefer to have your magical event in spring or autumn? Basically, each season has its own charm, but as we all know, our hearts are biased towards one or the other. It is easier to organise an outdoor wedding in spring and summer, however, due to their popularity, these seasons have higher rental fees. And autumn and winter can be the perfect months for an indoor wedding with a cosy atmosphere.

It's also worth thinking about your guests' schedules, everyone is on holiday and travelling in the summer, so if you're planning a summer wedding or you're expecting guests from abroad, send out invitations as soon as possible to ensure that everyone you care about can celebrate with you.

You should also think about what other services you will need. Here we could be talking about parking close to the venue for older relatives, or, as in our case, providing a golf cart for stylish transport, or an extra room where you can change into a bridal outfit.

And, of course, the catering is very important: the best option is when the venue has its own catering service with its own kitchen, where you can order a fresh, hot, perfect dinner with excellent staff and a flexible approach.

Why choose VILLABOGArT as your wedding venue?

Our venues can accommodate from 60 to 200 people;

The vintage interior of the newly renovated Festetics-Inkey Castle is the perfect venue for a wedding dinner, with a maximum capacity of around 80-90 people;

The Magtár provides a unique setting for ceremonies and dinners for up to 150 people, and the gallery above is particularly suitable for a large group of children. The old roof is replaced by a solar roof structure, unique in Hungary today, making the Magtár a true blend of modern and contemporary architecture;

The 250 square metre Veteran Garage is perfect for events and conferences, as well as weddings for up to 200 people, and can also accommodate segways and veteran cars.

In the case of our accommodation, the 43 people staying on the estate are included in the package, but in addition to this, the estate can accommodate up to 80 people, and up to 120 people if you include accommodation in the surrounding area;

Our 17 hectare park is exclusively for the ceremony, no other events can be held at the same time as the wedding;

The centuries-old Odvas Plane Tree in the 17-hectare castle park is the perfect venue for the ceremony, and there is also a small island with a pavilion in the park, which is ideal for smaller weddings;

Any part of the Festetics-Inkey Castle Park can be used for the civil ceremony, and we can also provide a rain garden;

The chapel of St Anthony of Padua can be an intimate setting for a church service;

We are open all winter and all summer, so there's no obstacle to autumn - winter - spring weddings;

Our accommodation and event venues are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, which makes this venue unique;

We have no extension fees or noise restrictions, so you can party until dawn;

We provide the necessary furnishings for the ceremony and dinner;

Free parking is available in 3 car parks on site;

Any service provider can be brought in, except catering;

Our catering service in our own kitchen perfectly caters for the needs of the guests with delicious food and helpful staff, with a team that has been working together for years;

And all this, combined with a renovated castle with a stunning backdrop, a high level of service and the helpfulness and kindness of our colleagues, make this a great family event to remember.