Where is it located? If you’re having your wedding at a church, reserve a reception hall located within a few miles. Any farther than that and you risk losing guests in transit.

Will it fit everyone? Type out your guest list before you make any decisions. When you visit possible reception spaces, ask whomever is giving you a tour what their maximum (and minimum, as sometimes that applies as well) capacity is.

This is a quick and easy way to eliminate a lot of possibilities. Check out how your guests will up the room as well – if a hall’s capacity is 200, and you’re only inviting 50, the room might feel too grandiose for your guests.

How much does it costs? It goes without saying that your budget will probably have the biggest effect on where you book your reception. If you’re using a wedding coordinator, they might be able to negotiate a deal for you.

Where can guests park? If you’re hosting your event in downtown London wedding venue, check out the transportation or parking situation. If guests have to pay to park, make sure they’re aware prior to attending the reception. Ask your reception hall if they offer sort of any parking validation or discount if you book with them.

How many events are held per day? It’s your day…you don’t guests (or another bride!) from another wedding crashing yours! Check with the venue to see how many events are held in one day. If an event is being held prior to yours, any delays the first event has could postpone yours. Reversely, if you hold your event first, you might feel rushed out near the end. If they are being held simultaneously, check out the sound, bathroom and parking situation. Can you hear the other event? Will your guests be mingling in the bathroom? Is there enough parking?

How long do we have the venue for? This is extremely important. You’re reception is going so well that no one wants it to end, until the management turn off the lights on you. You can be surprised how early some venues close.

Wedding Venues London: What style fits your needs?

• For the traditionalist

The Langham
1c Portland Place, Regent Street
London
020 7636 1000
http://london.langhamhotels.co.uk
Luxury hotel with a capacity of 375

• For the country-club type

Bush Hill Park Golf Club
Enfield, London
Greater London
N21 2BT
020 8360 5738
http://bhpgc.com
Golf club with a capacity of 140

• For a historic look

The Naval & Military Club
No. 4 St. James’s Square
Mayfair, London
Greater London
SW1Y 4JU
020 7251 7171
www.chesterboyd.co.uk/venues/naval
Historic building with a capacity of 300

• For the view

Trafalgar Tavern
Park Row, Greenwich
London
Greater London
SE10 9NW
020 8305 3091
www.trafalgartavern.co.uk
Inn overlooking the Thames River with a capacity of 300

• For the artist

Prince of Wales Theater
Coventry Street
London
Greater London
W1D 6AS
020 7766 2102
Cinema/theatre with a capacity of 350

• For stunning grandeur

The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
Kensington, London
Greater London
SW7 5BD
0844 824 6205
www.nhm.ac.uk
Iconic museum with a capacity of 200

• For the laid-back couple

The Old Red Cow
71 Long Lane, Smithfield
London
Greater London
EC1A 9EJ
www.theoldredcow.com/
Hip pub with capacity of 80