Let's Talk Venue

Weddings can turn into a huge production and sometimes a bad start to a couple’s financial future. Having a realistic budget that both parties can agree on and are comfortable with is extremely important to getting this big day off to the right start. After all, the wedding is one day but the marriage is intended to last a lifetime. So really, do you want to spend the month after obsessing about that photo wall or fountain that you HAD to have, that absolutely no one took a photo in front of? Probably not.  Whether you’ve saved, received financial help from family or otherwise, focusing on what’s important can save you hundreds, sometimes thousands for a big or intimate wedding.

With that said let’s get right into one of the most imperative areas of your budget. Venue, venue, venue! Now ladies I know we can’t wait to get to picking the perfect dress, but locking down your venue is going to save you that inevitable meltdown when you realize your dream wedding is not happening at your dream venue.

So how exactly do you narrow down the right venue? Considering things like your wedding size, style of décor, and time of the year of the wedding, are pretty good areas to start. We definitely do not want a banquet hall for a rustic 50-person intimate wedding. Or a small outdoor space during the rainy months of the year for 250 guests. Check out venue reviews online, referrals from friends and family or even consider venues you’ve liked from weddings you’ve attended. For me, finding a venue that shared the vision of the style of photography that I wanted was crucial. I wanted my photos to be in a natural and scenic environment, so finding a venue that seamlessly combined an indoor and outdoor space was perfect.

Remember brides, always look for areas that can cut cost. Considering venues with package deals that include food, bar and basic décor such as tables and chairs; can really take you down a couple of dollars.  Also, if the majority of your family and guests are from a particular area, finding a venue within that vicinity is a smart choice when considering transport cost.

Now that we have a better idea about picking our venue, capturing the memories to last us forever is priority number 2.

                                                            

                                 Photo taken by my wedding photographer: Alaina Ronquillo Photography