Around 60% of women start planning their dream wedding when they’re as young as 13.
So, whether you’re the blushing bride or prospective groom, the pressure is on to recreate the fantasy that’s been held dear for years. One of your most significant decisions to make is which wedding venue to choose.
However, the US wedding industry has a market size of $51.2 billion; this means you have a lot of venues to choose from. Between sunset beach weddings or mountain winter wonderland settings, how are you going to decide?
Well, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about four things you need to consider before booking a venue.
1. Location
Your first thing to decide is your rough location. Do you want a local wedding or a lavish overseas wedding?
Local weddings can be lower budget and stress (although, is a wedding ever low-stress?). But, nothing beats a Hawaiian sunset wedding on the beachfront.
Whatever your desire, communicate it to your fiance early so that you’re both on the same page about this major aspect of the big day.
2. Size
Next, you need to consider what size venue you need before going for any viewings. Will your wedding be close family only, or will you be catering for everyone from your primary school teacher to your long-lost pen pal?
The best way to determine what size venue you need is to write a comprehensive guest list. Don’t be vague (‘hmm, I think about 50 people each); write out your entire guest list to fully understand what you need.
3. Style
Next on the list of tips for choosing a wedding venue is to consider the venue style. Of course, you can’t redecorate entirely, but does the venue match the theme of your wedding?
Assuming you’ve got a vision in mind, check that the color schemes match your ideas for dresses and flowers. Don’t forget the importance of the building style (there’s no hiding it); do you want vintage stone or modern granite as the backdrop for your big day?
4. Services
Finally, when choosing a wedding venue, don’t forget to look into their wedding packages. Most venues will offer comprehensive wedding packages that cover everything from catering to accommodation.
Choosing a venue with wedding services can halve your wedding ‘to do’ list instantly. For example, the Swan Garden in Las Vegas is an affordable all-inclusive package that means you won’t need to worry about any of the logistics on the day.
Tips for Choosing Your Dream Wedding Venue
Now you know all the hottest tips for picking a wedding venue, do you already have something in mind? It’s time to sit down with your future spouse and figure out what you both consider the dream wedding venue.
Once you’ve sorted out your priorities, you can start the fun part – viewings.
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