For many couples, planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful. With so many decisions to be made, from color schemes to first dance songs, it’s difficult to know where to start. The wedding venue is often one of the most important decisions that a bride and groom will make since it sets the tone for the entire event. To help you pick the location of your dreams, keep these four factors in mind while touring prospective spots.

4 Wedding Venue Tour Tips

1. Affordability

With the average cost of a wedding increasing every year, it’s important to stick to your budget when making ceremony and reception decisions. Clarify whether tables and chairs are included in the wedding venue’s quoted price, as you’ll need to rent these separately if not. While many locations offer seating as part of their services, others charge a rental fee for these add-ons.

2. Socializing Areas

Will your guests be required to sit at their assigned tables all night, or do you want to encourage mingling? When scouting a potential wedding venue, look for common areas that allow attendees to socialize. This might resemble an outside patio for al fresco cocktails or a collection of high tables.

3. Customizability

No two weddings or couples are alike. A good venue will customize to your needs, preferences, and personal style. They should offer several wedding packages to choose from, so you can design your event to accommodate either a small, intimate gathering or a large and luxurious affair. 

4. Catering Options

Whether you offer a formal plated dinner or a laid-back buffet, the food you serve at your reception is important. Does your prospective wedding venue have catering options available, or will you need to go through an outside restaurant? Does the location require brides and grooms to use one of their own approved caterers? These are two questions that you should ask your representative as you’re touring a potential spot.

We will be at the Columbus Bridal Show, See You There!

Ohio brides and grooms looking for their dream wedding venue choose The Virtues Golf Club. Located just 40 miles east of Columbus in the town of Nashport, this gorgeous location offers the perfect backdrop for your big day. Guests will instantly be impressed once they walk into the club’s 60,000 square foot clubhouse or take a walk on their well-maintained grounds, featuring a championship 72-par golf course. To learn more about upscale dining options and event venue options, give their team a call today at (740) 763-1100. For more information about weddings, events, and course details, visit us online.