Choosing the perfect wedding venue is a challenge for some soon to be brides. I think wedding venue selection should be an important part of the planning process. You want to find a location that means something to you and meets your needs.
Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before deciding on an official wedding venue:
1. Do I want an indoor or an outdoor wedding?
This seems like a simple question, but you have a lot to consider when deciding if you want an indoor or outdoor wedding. For one thing, weather can be unpredictable. If you select an indoor venue, you don't have to worry about weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat or freezing winds. But on the other hand, outdoor weddings are generally cheaper, and you have more decorating room to work with. Trees, pathways, and other outdoor amenities can all be used as your wedding day canvas. Weigh the pros and cons of each option, and use the results to decide whether an indoor or outdoor wedding would be right for you and your future spouse.
2. Which venue means something to me?
If you want to just pick any old venue, that's fine. But I would recommend picking one that means something to you---one that will be highly memorable. Toss some ideas around with your future spouse until you think of a place that makes your eyes sparkle and your heart explode. That will be the venue for you.
3. Which venue will meet all my needs?
It's important to consider all your needs before deciding on a wedding venue. Space, budget, amenities and comfort are all things to consider. It would be wise to make sure there is enough room for any additional guests that may and probably will show up. I hear a lot about guests bringing dates and friends along without consulting anyone beforehand. I also hear a lot about uninvited people deciding to crash. It's nothing to throw a fit about though. Just plan for extra space and seating just in case, and thank any extra people for coming anyway. Choose a venue that will be comfortable for your guests as well. If you have a fair number of elderly people attending your potential beach wedding, they may not want to hobble through mounds of sand in their Sunday shoes. And if young children will be attending your potential alcohol-tastic club wedding, you may want to consider a more child friendly venue. Keep the comfort and convenience of your guests in mind, as well as your own needs. Leave no box unchecked.
4. Which venue can I afford?
Last but not least, keep your budget in mind when deciding where to have your wedding. If you dream of having it at a luxury hotel in Manhattan that charges $5,000 dollars over your budget to host wedding ceremonies, you have to move on to other options. Don't go financially overboard with decorations and other additional features either. Commit a wedding budget to paper, and stay within it. No wedding is worth going into debt over. Remember that being married is more important than getting married. Don't get so wrapped up in planning the perfect wedding that you forget why you're getting married in the first place.
<3 Madison
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