Selecting Your Wedding Venue

If you are engaged, or soon to be engaged, one of the most important steps in getting your wedding plans started is to select your venue.

1. Where do you want to get married? In a church, outdoors or at a wedding facility?
2. Where would you like your reception to be held? At a banquet facility, outdoors or at some other facility?

Selecting your venues is key to getting your wedding plans started. Many venues reserve dates 8-24 months in advance. Securing your venue as soon as possible protects against any price increases and guarantees the date you select will be available for your wedding. It also allows you to begin making sure your budget is achievable and allows you to make any necessary adjustments.

Ask many questions of the venue management:

1. What is included in the price? (i.e.: tables, chairs, linens, china, stemware, flatware, floral arrangements, wait staff, cake cutting, coffee service, etc). You can never ask too many questions.
2. What additional service charges will be added?
3. Is liquor provided or can you provide your own liquor?

Now your can begin to add up all the associated costs and compare each venue on it's merits and value. Be sure to consider all costs before making your decision.

Your wedding day is one of the most important events you will experience in your life. Choosing the right venue will make it an enjoyable and pleasant start to your new life.