Cedar Pond FarmsYou’ve got the ring, the partner, and the vision. Now it’s time to secure the venue.
Congrats! You’ve found the person to be with for a lifetime, and now the time has come where you’re looking for the ideal venue to celebrate your special day.
There are a lot of elements for you to consider when wedding planning. Your budget alone may stretch several times if you aren’t careful, with 2024 seeing wedding dress costs averaging at $1,700 – $2,500 per gown (Hand-Me-Gowns Bridal). Even more expensive, however, and perhaps more important, is your wedding venue. It’s important that you don’t choose a wedding venue just because it’s cheap. Not only does your wedding need to serve you on your big day; it will also need to serve your guests as well.
There are so many things to take into account when coming up with your dream wedding. We’re here to ease your mind! We’ve cherry-picked the essential questions for you to ask your wedding venue so let’s get started!
How Many Guests Can You Accommodate?
One of the most important questions for you to ask your wedding venue is how many guests can be accommodated at one time. Typically, wedding venues will offer a range. The important thing to remember is that you need to book a venue with the maximum number of guests in mind. While it’s unlikely that all of your invited guests will attend, you still need to be prepared for that possibility.
Are There Limits on Wedding Venue Decorations?
You need to ask your venue about their decoration limits. Most venues will have some kinds of limitations, and few allow you to bring in whatever decorations you would like. Perhaps most importantly, you need to know about whether or not candles are options. Yes, they can bring a beautiful ambiance to your night, but some venues may consider this a fire hazard and opt for battery-lit candles. Check with your venue and see if this is an exception.
What Will the Wedding Venue Provide?
Do you need to provide your own linens? What about dishes and silverware? Does your wedding venue provide catering? These are questions that you need to ask before you commit to any venue. While some venues may seem more expensive than others, they may be so because they offer more as well.
Do You Have Partners/Vendors?
If your venue doesn’t provide specific things, they may have partners who provide them. Ask about which business your venue partners with.
Do You Have Photos of Other Weddings Held Here?
A big reason why you need photos of other weddings is that you should know what to expect. While every wedding is different, you’ll at least be able to get an idea of what your wedding would look like through photos of past events like with our photo gallery!
Have any more important wedding venue questions that we didn’t touch up on? Give us a call or shoot us an email and we’ll help you set up the perfect day. Feel free to check out our Venues & Settings Page for inspiration.
And for those of you who are interested in a Tennessee wedding, give our budget concierge a look and see all the possibilities provided in our full day and destination wedding packages!
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Our Location: 1369 Collins Road New Market, TN 37820