ATELIER ROMANCE
VENUE DUE-DILIGENCE CHECKLIST

Use this as a starting point when comparing European destination wedding venues.
Every property, municipality and contract needs to be checked against your own
nationalities, guest list, traditions and dates.

DESTINATION AND ACCESS
[ ] Nearest airport and realistic transfer time
[ ] Direct or connecting flight options for your guests
[ ] Road access for coaches, suppliers and production
[ ] Arrival and departure plan for older guests and children

VENUE AND GUEST EXPERIENCE
[ ] Guest capacity tested against the real event layout
[ ] Accommodation on site or nearby
[ ] Room blocks, minimum stay and check-in arrangements
[ ] Exclusive use and access across all celebration days
[ ] Welcome, ceremony, reception and farewell spaces
[ ] Clear guest movement between each event

INDIAN, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Mandap dimensions, ceiling height and build/strike time
[ ] Havan or open-flame permission confirmed in writing
[ ] Baraat route, vehicle or horse access and neighbours
[ ] Sangeet sound, dancing and late-night restrictions
[ ] Indian, South Asian, halal, Jain or other catering requirements
[ ] External caterer, kitchen, storage and power arrangements
[ ] Privacy, family and ceremony requirements documented

CONTRACT AND COSTS
[ ] Venue hire, catering minimums and additional event-day fees
[ ] VAT, service charges, corkage and supplier access fees
[ ] Deposit schedule and payment currency
[ ] Cancellation, postponement and force-majeure terms
[ ] Setup, strike, overtime and cleaning charges
[ ] Insurance requirements and responsibility for permits

WEATHER AND OPERATIONS
[ ] Genuine rain plan, not only a small indoor fallback
[ ] Heat, shade, water and guest comfort plan
[ ] Power, production, lighting and sound limitations
[ ] Curfew, noise and local event restrictions
[ ] Emergency access and local operational contact

BEFORE YOU SIGN
[ ] Venue has been visited or independently assessed
[ ] Every promise is reflected in the contract
[ ] Legal ceremony route confirmed for both nationalities
[ ] Guest budget and travel burden understood
[ ] The property can support the celebration, not only photograph well

This checklist is general orientation, not legal advice. Atelier Romance can
assess shortlisted properties and review the practical questions before you
commit.