The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue
Finding the perfect venue for your wedding can be one of the most stressful aspects of your wedding planning journey. Our job is to help guide you through a few simple steps to relieve some stress and help you find the best venue for your special day!
To get us started, the first and most essential thing to consider while searching for the perfect venue is the budget/cost you are willing to put into your wedding. Having an optimal budget goal will make finding the venue much easier while narrowing down your options to prevent overspending. **Consider that the off-season or a Sunday wedding could lower your price tag.
The next step while picking out the perfect venue is to consider the guest list and capacity to see whether or not the venue can comfortably accommodate each guest. From here, you or your wedding planner can contact an event specialist to discuss the availability at each venue.
While you may have your heart set on one specific venue, keeping an open mind and considering multiple venues is essential. Touring venues is crucial during wedding planning to get a feel for the space and pay attention to its overall ambiance. **When touring, pay attention to the minor details, such as lighting and layout. It's always good to prepare yourself to have a backup plan or the cushion of multiple venue ideas rather than sticking to just one.
Never be scared to ask questions when it comes to your wedding. The more questions, whether it's for your wedding planner or to anyone you are working with the better overall communication will work for your wedding. When thinking about this, make a list of questions to ask the coordinator so you can better grasp topics such as available dates, package details a venue may offer, restrictions, and additional costs that may have to be added.
When selecting venues, look at what amenities and services each venue offers. A venue's services could include in-house catering, while other venues require external vendors. While touching on this topic, also be sure to check with venues to see what vendor restrictions they have. Let's say you are set on a particular catering company, but the venue will not allow it. On the other hand, venues also often have a list of peppered venues that you can look closely into.
The next part of your venue selection is looking at previous reviews and testimonials regarding the event space. Researching this information can provide many valuable insights while considering a venue. This is also essential because it may raise more critical questions to ask while touring or visiting the venue. It's nice to get a point of view from other couples who share their honest insights into a venue's strengths and weaknesses.
If you have found a top contender venue or are deciding between a few, try visiting each place at different times. This is an excellent test of a venue's character to see how lighting plays a role in ambiance. If you are considering an evening or sunset ceremony, this may be one of the most significant factors when choosing the perfect spot.
Ah, so much to think about but so much fun you will have. The following important role in choosing a venue is thoroughly reviewing a venue's contract. In each contract, you will find information regarding extensive details such as pricing, services, and restrictions. Ensure that each bit of information is clearly outlined for a smooth process while conducting future planning.
Finally, always remember to trust your instincts. When it comes to wedding planning, many people, whether family, friends, colleagues, or anyone, will have an opinion. Remember, this is YOUR special day, and no one else's to go with what you feel is right and what brings you the most excitement.
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting things you can do on your life journey. Consider these tips and tricks while finding the perfect venue to start your wedding planning process on the right foot!
XOXO,
The Bit-by-Bit Team