There’s a lot of decision-making involved in planning a wedding, and one of the most crucial decisions is selecting the right wedding venue.  Your wedding venue can really help set the mood for your wedding, so it’s essential to choose the right one. However, there are a lot of factors to consider. So, we’ve enumerated some of the points you should take into account when choosing a venue for your wedding.

What’s Your Budget for Your Wedding Venue?

Before you can select a wedding venue, you have to determine your venue budget. After all, you can’t be wasting your time looking at venues that are way over your budget. It’s best to keep your options within your budget, so you won’t be forced to spend too much on your venue.  It’s also important to note that this budget isn’t strictly the rent for the day. You also have to consider any additional fees that may come with selecting a particular venue. For example, some places may provide tables and chairs with their package, while others do not. If your desired venue can provide that for you, that’s one less thing to worry about and perhaps more savings on your part.

What’s the Style or Theme of Your Wedding?

As we mentioned, your wedding venue can really set the mood for your wedding. So, it’s important that it reflects the style or theme of your wedding. For example, if you’re going for a beach wedding, you will need a beachfront property or resort. And if you’re looking for more rustic vibes, you may want to consider more rural areas.

Brisbane Wedding Venue Pavillion Celebration

How Many Guests Will You Invite?

Your wedding venue should be able to accommodate the number of guests attending your wedding. If you’re going for a small and intimate wedding, you probably won’t need a large and expensive banquet hall. But if you’re going to invite a lot of people, you need to ensure the venue’s capacity limit can accommodate your guests. 

Indoor Wedding Ceremony 4 Brisbane

Are There Accommodations Nearby for Your Guests?

If you’re holding your wedding within the city or at a hotel, accommodation will probably not be an issue. However, if the venue is further away, you have to consider how your guests can get there and where they can stay. If it takes a long drive to get to the venue, it’s best to ensure your guests will have a place to stay overnight so that it won’t be too much of a hassle for them.

Does the Venue Offer In-House Catering?

For more convenience, it’s best to go with a wedding venue that also offers in-house or external catering. This way, you can minimise the number of vendors you need to coordinate with for your wedding. In doing so, it’ll also be less of a hassle in terms of transporting the food and other catering supplies. However, when you’re wanting to save costs, or get better value for money, or want to provide a particular cultural food a flexible venue that allows for DIY or bring your own (BYO) specialised catering team will ensure you can have your wedding the way you want it. Check out our article on questions you should ask your potential caterer.

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Final Thoughts

When it comes to selecting your wedding venue, there’s a lot more to consider than just the view. You also have to take into account your budget constraints and the convenience of you and your guests. It’s also a good idea to ask what other services are included with the venue, such as furniture and catering. Get the wedding of your dreams with the help of Unidus. We are a modern wedding venue in Brisbane that also hosts a variety of events of all sizes. While there are many beautiful and amazing Brisbane wedding venues to choose from, Unidus offers an affordable, yet stunning venue choice. Contact us today to get started!