Guest journey
Map where guests are coming from, how they will reach the property and whether older family members can move comfortably between spaces.
Function fit
Test every function against an actual space and guest count. A venue that holds the wedding may still be wrong for the haldi, sangeet or rain plan.
Rooms and spread
For destination-style gatherings, confirm room inventory, check-in timings and the distance between overflow properties before committing.
Production access
Ask where trucks load, when decor can enter, what can be suspended, how power is supplied and when the venue must be cleared.
Weather plan
Identify the real indoor alternative—not a theoretical corner of the property—and understand what a last-minute shift would require.
Food and service
Check kitchen rules, caterer access, live-counter permissions, service routes, dining capacity and how guest flow changes during peak service.
Sound and timing
Confirm music cut-offs, outdoor sound rules, procession routes and the practical duration available for each function.
Total destination cost
Look beyond venue rent. Add rooms, transport, power, production movement, permissions, partner travel and weather protection before comparing options.