The venue is typically the biggest budget line item in a wedding and really sets the tone for the event. What each venue offers differs widely. Here are some things to consider:
- A venue that already has beautifully manicured grounds like a garden or park has the potential to allow you to spend less on making the venue more beautiful ie less flowers or less decor needed to create the desired atmosphere.
- Have a favorite restaurant? Have you considered having your reception at said restaurant? You really can’t beat great food and it will be a unique experience outside of the typical banquet hall or cookie cutter wedding venue.
- Further, if a venue is beautiful, has great food and offers a venue coordinator – that’s a few boxes you can check off easily without needing to hire other vendors. Look for venues that offer the whole package!
- Many established wedding venues come with preferred vendors which also helps you with wedding planning
- Alternatively, a raw blank space allows you to customize everything to your exact wants and needs but it will generally mean markups from all your vendors as a blank space often means more equipment, more help, and more alterations.
