Tips on How to Pick a Wedding Venue

Without the right space, you often can’t have a wedding. Therefore, understanding how to select a wedding venue is crucial in wedding planning. Choosing the right venue can be a difficult task, as you need to consider a few things.

The following tips will help you sort through the options and choose a venue that’s perfect for you.

Talk With a Wedding Planner

Before you begin looking at spaces, talk to a planner. An experienced planner understands the non-negotiables to watch out for. Also, wedding planners have an in-depth understanding of a space’s capabilities, layout, and the time and items it will take to transform it.

Whether you need a creative way to make the venue unique or a quirk about the space that might hamper your vision, your planner can help.

Know Your Guest List

To choose the best wedding venue and avoid headaches and heartaches, you need to know how many guests you plan to invite.

If you don’t know how many guests to expect, you won’t be able to choose a venue that can accommodate your needs.

To save yourself from running into space issues, determine how many guests you plan to invite before deciding on your wedding venue. You don’t need to figure out the exact number of guests you’ll have — a rough estimate is all you need.

Remember Your Budget

A tricky thing about venue pricing is that it’s not exactly clear and straightforward. The cost of renting the space is not the only factor to consider. You will also have to pay for the execution of your wedding style.

To avoid trouble, work out with your partner how much you want to spend on your venue early on so you know what you’re dealing with.

Choosing a venue that costs more than you allocated makes it nearly impossible to stay within budget when you need to hire a dozen other people as well.

So, if your budget doesn’t allow for an adjustment, consider alternatives that won’t drain your finances. No matter your budget, you can always find a gorgeous venue.

Pick Your Wedding Style

If you choose a venue, you should have at least a general style for your wedding. Identifying your wedding style before searching for a venue can help narrow your options.

Your wedding style is ultimately a matter of personal preference and who you are as a couple. You could consider a castle, villa, or country house if you want a fairytale-style wedding. On the other hand, beaches, gardens, vineyards, and barns can do the job if you prefer a natural backdrop.

Your wedding venue should complement and enhance your wedding style for all the other details to fall into place naturally. This provides a cohesive aesthetic and feel for your wedding.

Narrow Down Some Dates

Your priority in choosing a wedding venue or date comes down to what is more important to you. Ultimately you have two options: getting married at a particular time of year or finding the perfect venue.

Regardless, your wedding date has an important impact on your chosen venue. Therefore, when looking at venues, have some specific dates or time of the year that works for you, your partner, and your family.

The more flexible you are with dates, the more options you will have.

Consider the Location

Choosing the general location of your event is the most important step. The decision will affect everything else about your big day, from your style to your venue.

You have a lot to consider when choosing a location for your wedding. Accessibility of your venue is often the most important thing you’ll want to keep in mind. You don’t want your guests to have to jump through hoops in order to attend your wedding.

You can still have a destination wedding or adventure venue out of the way — just provide detailed travel information.

Making the right venue choice for your wedding is a crucial part of the planning process. Devote time and attention to ensure you make the right decision.

Contact us today to schedule a tour of our full-service venue that will cater to your wedding needs.