Choosing the perfect venue can be a totally terrifying task! Here are a few tips from us about how to pick the most perfect wedding venue for you, your partner and your guests:
Is it in your budget? This is huge. Before getting started on finding your perfect venue you need to know how much money you can spend on a venue. You will most likely spend a large chunk of your budget on your venue (especially if they are also providing food and beverage service). Start a budget (or have your planner do it for you) before venue shopping so you know exactly if a venue is within your budget or not.
Does it Logistically Make Sense? Will the day run smoothly or feel broken up and choppy? The flow of the day is critical to selecting a venue. How close is the ceremony to cocktail hour and the cocktail hour to the reception space? Having all of these places close to one another make your day feel smooth and easy! Even if you decide to do your ceremony and reception in two different locations, think about potentially providing transportation for guests so your guests still feel like the day flows well.
Are there hotels nearby for guests to conveniently stay? If most of your guests are traveling in from out of state, think about the different hotel options that are near by. You want your guests to have a few different priced hotel option to fit their needs to make sure there are options close to your venue that make sense. Also think about that access to Air BnB’s and rental properties!
Whats The Time Frame? Ask the venue when you can get into the venue and when you have to leave! Do you have a crew who will want to party late into the night? Then a 9 PM end time is not for you! Ask this question early on and ask if additional hours can be purchased!
Can You Picture Yourself Getting Married There and Will You Look Back on it Fondly? Many couples go back and visit their venues for their anniversaries and you want it to be a place you really love and want to revisit! When you visit each venue take a moment alone or with your partner and really think about if you can picture your special day there. If you get those butterfly feelings in your stomach this just might be the right venue for you!