5 Tips To Help You choose a wedding venue

As a bride myself and a Dallas wedding photographer, I think a lot about how people choose a wedding venue. There are so many options out there and it can feel a little overwhelming. I have a few tips for what you should look out for when choosing a wedding venue that can help you narrow your options down!

The Weather Situation

This may seem like a no-brainer, but a lot of people don’t think about the time of year they’re getting married when choosing a wedding venue. Brides tend to think if you’re doing the ceremony and reception inside, it shouldn’t matter. However, bridals and family photos are usually done outside. You want to find a spot that will be nice for photos even in a possible Texas summer rainstorm. You can check the average temperature at that time of the year even if you’re still a year out! 

Capturing the best wedding photos

What thing about your wedding is the most important to you and your significant other? If it’s the wedding photos, let me tell you there are some tough spots for wedding photographers to capture inside. If you’re planning on an afternoon or evening indoor wedding, try to find a spot with large windows! This can really help you get the best photos. The color scheme of the room can also affect your photos. If you’re in a rustic barn, your photos could turn out a little more red or brown. If you’re in a more modern white wedding venue, your photos might look a little brighter! 

Your Wedding Theme can help you choose a wedding venue

Are you going with a more modern theme or going rustic which is really popular with Dallas weddings? This can really narrow down your options. There are plenty of barns that have been turned into wedding venues. Warehouse wedding venues are also a growing trend in the wedding industry. If your wedding theme is a little more boho, you might want an outdoor ceremony spot surrounded by a lot of trees. 

What’s included?

Did you know that some wedding venues have full set up and clean up included in their price? Some venues also do rentals right from them! The included options help a lot of brides and grooms choose their wedding venue. Some wedding venues also have in-house caterers or an open bar with a venue hired bartender. Having a one-stop shop in a wedding venue can give you a stress-free wedding day. Leave it all to the wedding experts who have done this a million times! In the reverse, however, make sure that you know everything that is restricted by the venue. Some don’t allow outside alcohol and require that only their bar is able to distribute. 

Consider Your Guests 

Reading that you probably thought I meant choose a venue that is more convenient for them to get to or ask them what they like. No way, your wedding day is all about you! However, it’s important to look at the guest list to see how many guests will be there. If you’re having a microwedding, you can choose a more affordable wedding venue. You might have to get a bigger space if you’re planning a huge ordeal. Something to also think about is if some of your family members, like maybe grandma or grandpa, can get around the venue easily with a cane or wheelchair. 

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