The question has been asked, the ring is on your finger and the date has been chosen. It’s time to
choose where to hold the most important day of your life.


Where you have your wedding ceremony and reception will be something you remember forever.
After your wedding day has come and gone, it will be captured forever in your photos, so choosing a
meaningful venue will serve you well in the years to come.


Use this guide as a way to help you clarify how your venue of choice will contribute to the overall
feel of your big day. These tips and tricks are here to help you choose the perfect spot to say “I do”.

Let your wedding vision lead the way

It goes without saying that you want your wedding day to have an overall “feel”, right? So if you
want a laid-back, all-natural ceremony with just a few close friends, you probably wouldn’t choose a
modern art gallery as your venue.


And on the other side of that coin, if you’re looking for a very elegant, polished wedding day,
dragging chairs through the sand on the beach probably won’t work. Use your wedding vision as a
starting point to narrow down the list of venue possibilities.

Once you’ve got an idea of how you want your wedding to look, feel and be remembered in photos,
the next step is to find a wedding venue that fits your style. Here are some ideas to get your creative
juices flowing.

Traditional

Nothing is more beautiful than a wedding that lets the bride and groom’s relationship speak for
itself. Traditional wedding venues evoke a sense of history and legacy, and let the specialness of the
day shine without fuss or distraction. A beautiful church, country club or golf course may provide the
perfect backdrop for a couple wanting a timeless and classic feel to their wedding day.

Modern

Clean, crisp and minimalistic are words that describe a modern wedding ceremony. Look for venues with elegant, open spaces without a lot of “busy” backdrops. Art galleries, modern restaurants, loft
venues and warehouses can provide a blank canvas kind of space for your wedding vision to come to
life.

Natural

For a more bohemian vibe, get outdoors. An al fresco wedding gives your nuptials a fresh, organic
feel that wraps you and your guests in the best that nature has to offer. Think about an ocean-front
ceremony on the beach or a beautiful wedding on the lawn of the park where you met. Botanical
gardens are also a good option for a natural feel that have a weather-proof guarantee!

Rustic

For a more down-home feel, a rustic venue can provide simple elegance for a wedding celebration.
With the flexibility to be both indoors and out, a rustic venue allows your personality to shine
through. Think barn venues, farms, ranches and wineries.

Vintage

A couple with an old soul will appreciate the details that an historic venue has to offer. The intimate
setting of an old library or the marble floors of a 19th century post office remind people of a simpler
time. A wedding in a vintage location is charming and nostalgic.

Romantic

Soft, twinkling lights and cascading floral whisk your guests to the fairytale wedding you’ve always
dreamed of. Romantic venues amplify the love that you’re celebrating on your wedding day and
guests will swoon when you choose to have your wedding in an elegant hotel ballroom, a historic
mansion or even a castle.

Destination

If you’re dreaming of a Caribbean beach wedding or nuptials on the freshly-powdered ski slopes,
remember that guests may be travelling a very long way. A smaller guest list makes destination
weddings intimate and memorable, not to mention the unforgettable photos you’ll have forever!

Selecting your wedding venue finalists

Once you’ve used your guest list and budget to narrow down your potential venue list, it’s time to
schedule some time to visit and tour the venues along with your wedding planner. This is a critical step, as you won’t know how a venue truly feels until you’ve been there. You may think you have a top choice in mind, but when visiting find out that it doesn’t give you the same feeling as you had hoped for.