5 Tips For Picking Your New Jersey Wedding Venue
Your venue is perhaps the biggest decision you’ll make when it comes to your wedding. It decides the vibe of your wedding and often informs things like décor. You want to pick a wedding venue that you love, but you also want to pick a wedding venue that gives you what you need! When it comes to picking a New Jersey wedding venue, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Your approximate guest count
Your guest count will help determine if the venue can accommodate the number of guests you plan on inviting or if you have enough guests to meet their minimum. Knowing your guest count will also help you get a better idea of how a venue will affect your budget because you can factor in your price per plate. If you know the approximate guest count, you will have a better idea of what the total venue cost will be when considering the price per head.
Location
There are so many factors to consider when it comes to location, so be sure to understand all the pros and cons of any potential venue. You can cut transportation costs significantly if you’re able to get ready and have your ceremony and reception at the same location. It’s also worth considering if the venue is central to your guests or if there’s a nearby hotel that’s up to your standards.
It’s also important to understand the venue or town’s policies on certain things. For example, is there a noise ordinance where music may need to be turned off at a certain point? This is typically 10 PM. If so, this will affect your timing of the day because you might need an earlier start time.
Indoor/Outdoor ceremony spaces
When it comes to picking your New Jersey wedding venue, you’ll also want to consider what type of spaces the venue has. This means you’ll also need to pay attention to the time of year when choosing your date, so you can reasonably plan for weather and temperature.
Is it important to you to have an outdoor ceremony? If so, you’ll need a venue with an outdoor space that can accommodate your number of guests. If you’re set on an outdoor ceremony, do they have an inside space in case of inclement weather? You’ll also want to ask if a room flip needs to happen if the ceremony and reception are moved inside.
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Number of events
One important question you’ll need to ask is, does your venue host multiple events at once? You’ll need to think about whether this is an issue for you. This typically means things like sharing restrooms and signs pointing guests to the correct wedding. Ask if the venue has a valet to make this easier for your guests. If the idea of sharing your venue concerns you, you’ll want to pick a venue that only hosts one event at a time.
Vendor choice
Some venues will have a list of preferred vendors that you can choose from. They won’t allow anyone off of that list to work there. We highly suggest booking a venue that gives you the freedom to choose the vendors you love. This allows you to create the wedding of your dreams and stick to your vision. There are tons of amazing New Jersey wedding venues out there that give you that choice.
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It’s so important that you love your venue for its aesthetic and how well it fits into your vision! But you also need a venue that works for your actual wedding day. If you’re struggling to find the right New Jersey wedding venue for your special day, we’d love to help you figure it out! We love helping couples pull together the unique wedding of their dreams. Shoot us a message, so we can start planning!
