Even with the help of a wedding planner, putting together your big day can be quite stressful. You want it to be perfect. Yet, you don’t exactly know where to start or how to make it everything you dreamed of. When it comes to the venue of your wedding, we can help! Consider the following tips.
- Decide on a Budget Before Searching
Nobody has an unlimited budget. Considering your current financial situation, how much could you spend on a venue and still have enough budget left over (and then some just in case) for the rest of your wedding?
Once you come up with a budget, then it’s time to be realistic about the type of venue you may or may not be able to afford.
- Consider Alternative Venues
Sometimes our budget doesn’t allow us to have that fancy wedding we’ve always wanted. If you must cut costs, you can save quite a bit by choosing a simpler venue. It doesn’t have to be a professional venue either. A small church wedding or backyard wedding might do just fine!
- Keep Your Number of Guests in Mind
The venue you pick should be able to comfortably house all your guests yet not be so big that guests can’t properly interact with one another.
- Convenience Matters
Some professional venues offer wedding packages that include tables, chairs, decor, food, or even security. Of course, these venues are going to cost more. What’s more important: saving money or convenience?
- Remember: Location, Location, Location
You can find the perfect venue, but if it’s located too far away, will your guests be able to make it? If it’s far away, will you be offering complimentary transportation and/or a stay in a hotel? Or will these be the guests’ costs? This is a critical consideration.
- Don’t Make the Venue Everything
The venue is important. You have to get married somewhere! But it isn’t the sole consideration when wedding planning.
- Focus on the Big Picture
Keep in mind the entire wedding when looking for a venue. For example, if you’re planning a super glitzy wedding, it might not make sense to get married in, say, a barn. Keep it coordinated.
- Don’t Forget About the Weather
The weather on your big day should play a significant role in finding the right wedding venue Utah. Does it usually rain or snow around the time your wedding is planned? You might be better off getting married indoors or at least having a second plan in the event of poor weather. Hot weather expected? Plan for lots of cold drinks, shade, and misters for an outdoors venue.
- More is not Always More
You may think that spending more and getting the biggest, most fanciest venue for the wedding is well worth it, but is it really? Ask yourself what YOU want, not what social media might want to see. Not to mention, sometimes saving money or putting extra budget towards something else for your wedding could end up being the better decision in the end.
Conclusion
Wedding planning is no walk in the park. While it’s true that it can be a big source of stress and anxiety, breaking up each planning task into smaller steps can be very helpful. When finding a wedding venue, for instance, deciding on a budget and keeping the weather for your big day in mind are some simple yet critical steps to keep in mind as you search.
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