5 Things You Need To Do Before You Ever Tour A Wedding Venue

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5 Things You Need To Do Before You Ever Tour A Wedding Venue

27 June 2017
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After you're engaged, one of the first decisions that you will make is choosing the location of your wedding. This decision is a big one because it is going to influence everything from here on out, from your budget and vendors to your décor and attire. It is important that you don't start touring venues just yet, as there are some things that you need to do before the touring starts taking place. Otherwise, you are just wasting valuable time. Here are five things that you and your soon-to-be spouse need to do:

1. Do a Quick Estimate of the Number of People Who Will Be Invited to the Wedding.

While you may not necessarily know everyone that you want to invite, and this list could definitely change in the future, you will want to try to create an estimate of your potential guest list. The venue is going to want to a guest count when you speak to them. When creating the estimate, try not to overestimate because it is always easier to add to your list than to deduct.  

2. Try to Figure Out a Budget.

Before getting your heart set on a specific venue, you need to know how much you and your fiancé can afford to spend. There is no point in looking at wedding venues that are completely out of your price range. Also, keep in mind that you can't spend your entire budget—or even the majority of your budget—on the venue, as there are lots of other expenses you have to consider, such as flowers and food.

3. Look at Real-Life Wedding Photos of Interested Venues.

Once you have a price in mind, you can start compiling a list of interested venues within your price range. Then, get online and start looking at blogs of local wedding photographers and wedding planners to see real-life photos of weddings that have taken place in those venues. This helps you get an idea of what a wedding looks like in these particular venues. You will see photos in all seasons, which can be helpful in the event that you aren't able to physically visit the wedding venue during the season that you plan to wed.

4. Select Your Wedding Date.

While you don't necessarily have to send out Save the Date cards just yet, it is a good idea to go ahead and start thinking about the day that you want to get married. If you don't have a specific date in mind, such as the anniversary of your first date or the wedding anniversary of one of your parents or grandparents, then you may want to consider choosing a certain time of year or month. Flexibility can help you in booking your venue.

5. Check on Date Availability at Different Venues.

Before you actually visit the wedding venue in person, call the venues that you are interested in and check on the availability for the date you want. Remember, venues can book fast, so you will need to act quickly. 

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