{"id":5910,"date":"2012-12-11T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2012-12-11T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=5910"},"modified":"2014-08-14T13:32:42","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T17:32:42","slug":"finding-your-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/finding-your-venue","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your Wedding Venue &#8211; 5 Quick Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_12847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12847\" style=\"width: 583px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12847\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM.png\" alt=\"find wedding venue\" width=\"583\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM.png 583w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM-500x432.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12847\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM.png\" alt=\"find wedding venue\" width=\"583\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM.png 583w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Screen-Shot-2014-04-15-at-8.22.00-AM-500x432.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/249879479299072520\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finding the ideal location for your wedding is one of the first, and most crucial, steps of wedding planning.\u00a0 The venue sets the tone for the day, and can help enhance the <a title=\"Event Decor\" href=\"http:\/\/intheevent.com\/decor\/\" target=\"_blank\">event d\u00e9cor<\/a> and ambiance.\u00a0 It can often be difficult to merge your vision with the practicalities of planning a wedding, such as parking, availability, etc.\u00a0 Your venue location can often determine your wedding date, the vendors you use, and the wedding style.\u00a0 Whether you are seeking a small, outdoor, rustic venue or an extravagant, luxurious indoor location, here a few tips for finding the perfect venue for your big day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12848\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12848\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404.jpg\" alt=\"wedding venue tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12848\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404.jpg\" alt=\"wedding venue tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/6fbf4d1da24ebd9c9c6385dd0240f404-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/251075747947502694\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Budget<\/h3>\n<p>Budget is a key determining factor in venue selection.\u00a0 Setting a budget early on will help narrow down the venue options and ensure you are only viewing locations that you can afford.\u00a0 Additionally, remember to ask all venues for a comprehensive list of what is included in the space rental.\u00a0 Knowing that power is included or excluded, for example, will enable to you to factor in additional costs for services the venue doesn\u2019t provide. Many venues also have a food and beverage minimum, so keep that in mind when calculating your budget.<\/p>\n<h3>Guest Number<\/h3>\n<p>Similar to budget, a guest number will help reduce the long list of venue options.\u00a0 Having a general idea of your guest number will prevent you from looking at beautiful small or large venues that won\u2019t accommodate the number of your guest list.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12849\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12849\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f.jpg\" alt=\"choosing wedding venue\" width=\"553\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12849\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f.jpg\" alt=\"choosing wedding venue\" width=\"553\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/302fcddecfc4b6efdabfba7f8b160b0f-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/41869471508252523\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Date<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a date you are set on, your venue options quickly diminish.\u00a0 However, if you are flexible with your date and time of year, you\u2019ll have a larger variety of choices.\u00a0 Venues will often be booked for popular wedding dates, such as 12\/12\/12, well in advance.\u00a0 So, if you have selected your wedding date prior to selecting a venue give yourself plenty of time to find your wedding location.<\/p>\n<h3>Your Vision<\/h3>\n<p>As you search for and view different spaces, keep your vision for your wedding at the top of your mind.\u00a0 The selected venue should compliment the style of your wedding and enhance the atmosphere.\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t set on colors or decor yet, consider selecting a venue that is pretty neutral and transformable, so you can bring your own look and style into the space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12850\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e.jpg\" alt=\"choose wedding venue\" width=\"550\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-529x800.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-500x755.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e.jpg\" alt=\"choose wedding venue\" width=\"550\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-529x800.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/7192b13b4400fb0d047723c60e31835e-500x755.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingchicks.com\/2013\/07\/04\/blue-and-white-wedding-ideas\/\">Wdding Chicks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Approved Vendor List<\/h3>\n<p>Another important question for all venues is if you can bring in any vendor of your choosing, or if you are limited to their list of vendors allowed to operate in the space.\u00a0 Sometimes venues may have a approved vendor list, due to insurance requirements or other reasons, that all your wedding vendors must be selected from.\u00a0 However, often times venues instead have a list of preferred vendors that they recommend based on past experience, but that does not limit you to their list of preferred vendors.\u00a0 If you are already set on specific vendors, be sure they are pre approved by your selected venue.<\/p>\n<h3>Outdoor Venues (Special Note)<\/h3>\n<p>If you are set on an outdoor venue, be sure that your chosen location can provide all the amenities your ceremony or reception will require, such as electricity or water.\u00a0 Also, be sure to plan for any unexpected weather.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to account for additional costs such as a tent or generator when selecting an outdoor venue. \u00a0 Avoid the stress and high expense of a last minute tent by planning ahead and ensuring the venue can provide some kind of covered area, should you encounter bad weather.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12852\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12852\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25.jpg\" alt=\"wedding venue\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-500x751.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12852\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25.jpg\" alt=\"wedding venue\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a7c4c1c1137ccd32cb1b9d181c48eb25-500x751.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingchicks.com\/2013\/07\/04\/blue-and-white-wedding-ideas\/\">Wedding Chicks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The most important that is that the venue feels right for <em>your<\/em> celebration!<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 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