Once you know where you will say “I do,” choosing flowers, centerpieces, music, food, and favors gets easier and more fun. Whether you’ve just begun your planning journey or are having issues narrowing down your wedding venue choices, use this guide to make a selection you’ll love.

5 Ways to Make Wedding Venue Selection Easier

1. Devise a Budget

Discuss budgeting with your partner to determine how much you want to spend on which wedding aspects. Perhaps the location is the most important, and you don’t mind creating a playlist instead of hiring a band. Or maybe you want to go all out with decorations in a less expensive wedding venue. Use the resulting numbers to start scheduling tours at venues that fall within your budget.

2. Come Up With a Guest Count

Make a master guest list to help determine venue size. You’ll need a guest estimate about 60 to 90 days before your nuptials to secure a venue, so send out invitations as soon as possible. Depending on the popularity of the venues you have in mind, you may want to send out invitations five or six months in advance.

3. Think About Your Wedding Type

Use your wedding theme to dictate venue selections. For example, a casual affair with simple decor could easily become a beach wedding, while a formal event may work better indoors with custom linens and deluxe floral arrangements. Keep the weather in mind if you want an outdoor wedding to avoid unexpected showers.

4. Consider Accessibility

Review each potential wedding venue’s location in terms of traffic and general accessibility. If your nuptials will happen on a Friday, you may want to schedule the ceremony and reception at a later time to avoid rush hour. For a destination wedding, research flight availability and prices as well as how far guests have to travel once they leave the airport.

5. Learn What’s Included

Many wedding venues offer packages to make planning easier. Make a list of desired amenities and services before getting started, such as marriage license coordination, wedding consultant assistance, photography, musicians, floral arrangements, cocktail hour menus, and custom linen selection. Keep these factors in mind while you shop around.

Venue selection and other details for your big day are easy to take care of with Envisions Weddings at your side. Serving Maui, HI, since 1995, these wedding planners provide luxurious, customizable wedding venue packages clients love. Call (808) 874-1000 today to start your wedding journey, or visit the website to review package options.