7 Tips for Your Ideal Wedding Venue Search

You're engaged, yay! Now what? You may be wondering where to begin when it comes to finding your ideal wedding venue. It can feel overwhelming when you have so much advice coming from well-intentioned friends and family members, but the wedding industry is constantly evolving. Luckily, our team of event experts is here with seven tips on how to make your venue search as seamless as possible!

7 Tips to Help Find Your Wedding Venue

1. Start Searching for Your Venue Early

On average, most wedding venues book about 9-12 months out. So, if you get engaged in January and are hoping to get married in October, you'll want to jump on your venue search as soon as possible. The most popular dates can quickly start booking up 12-18 months out, or even further, so be sure to give yourself enough time to start your search without being stressed.

2. Review Your Guest Count

You should have a guest list drafted when looking for your wedding venue. The guest count is essential to wedding planning, as it will determine what size venue you should look for. Also - remember how many people attend your wedding = how many people you are paying for, so you'll want an accurate number to get quotes for.

3. Don't Get Hung Up On A Date

You found the venue of your dreams, but shoot - they're booked on that specific Saturday evening you picked. We always recommend falling in love with the location before setting your heart on a particular date. Remember - the photos of your venue are what you have at the end of the day and for the rest of your lives! Make sure you're fully in love with the venue you choose, and then pick a date based on their availability.