I am a wedding coordinator, wedding minister and a venue manager. As someone who functions in different roles in weddings, I have a unique perspective. There are several things that brides (and grooms) need to consider when booking a wedding venues.
First, where do you want to get married? There are four good options to consider: bride's hometown, groom's hometown, a city between those two places, or finaly a resort/destination wedding.
Second, do you want a single venue wedding with ceremony and reception in one place or do you want a split venue wedding with ceremony in one venue and reception in another?
Third, how many guests do you want to be present?
Fourth, do you want an outdoor or indoor wedding?
Fifth, what venue style appeals to you, i.e. church, hotel, historic building, beach/waterside, privagte residence, resort?
Sixth, do you want to serve alcohol?
Seventh, when do you want your wedding to take place? Morning, afternoon or evening? Weekday or weekend? Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter? On or near a major holiday?
Eighth, how much are you willing to pay for your venue(s)?
Ninth, what ameneties or services would you like or do you need for your venue(s) to include for you, i.e. event planning, catering, bar tending, officiating, tables, chairs, linens, valet, salon, etc.?
Tenth, will this venue photograph well?
Eleventh, is this venue accessable to and comfortable for my guests? Is it easy to find? Is their available parking?
Finally, does my venue work for my wedding? Does is do what I need it to do and do I like it? Lots of people will give advice, solicited or not. Parents or others may pay for some or all of the venue cost, but at the end of the day the bride and groom should be happy with their wedding venue, because it is THEIR wedding!
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