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One of the biggest decisions you’ll make while planning your wedding is the wedding venue. The location will probably be one of the first details you think about as you plan since most must be booked months in advance. As you shop for venues, keep these tips in mind to discover the perfect space for your special day.

Look at the Available Space

When you tour prospective venues, always ask the representative how many people the space can accommodate. Whether you’re booking for the wedding or the reception, your venues need to provide more than enough room for your invitees. If a space feels cramped, move on and don’t look back.

Check Your Budget

While your ceremony and reception venues will likely take up the largest chunk of your budget, it’s possible to be frugal in your search. Keeping your venue costs lower can mean more money to decorate for and cater the event, but it’s up to you to decide what’s most important.

Think About Location

wedding venueAlmost as important as fitting your guests into the wedding venue is figuring out how to get them there. Choosing a wedding reception venue across town from your ceremony or in a different city altogether can make the logistics more difficult for your invitees and you. If you’d rather not drive, some ceremony locations also offer on-site wedding reception venues, typically at a discounted rate.

Ask What’s Included

Built-in reception areas aren’t the only service that many wedding venues offer. Catering, linens, floral arrangements, and other decorations are common add-ons that often cost less than outside services might. Ask the venue’s representative if they provide any in-house service options.

Choose Somewhere Authentic to You

Even if you find a spacious location within your budget, with great catering or decoration options, it isn’t the right space for your wedding if it doesn’t feel like you. While there are plenty of wedding venues to choose from, they won’t all give you that special feeling of the perfect fit. Look for somewhere that’s authentic to your love story and your vision for the day.

 

The perfect wedding venue will make your special day feel complete and stress-free. If you’re shopping for locations in eastern Missouri, choose Lake St. Louis Banquet Center as your full-service ceremony and reception venue. The staff has over 35 years of experience in event planning and will arrange everything from the food and decorations to the DJ. Call (636) 561-6550 to schedule your tour, or visit their website for details and pricing packages.

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