Picking a wedding ceremony location is no simple task, but it can be easier when you narrow down your search based on a few important factors. Zola’s search filters will help you find a gorgeous venue for you that meets all your needs for your dream wedding. Ask yourself these questions for a stress-free event space search:
Price: How much do you want to spend on your wedding venue?
Capacity: How many wedding guests does the venue need to hold?
Setting: Do you want to celebrate indoors or outdoors?
Event Type: Are you looking for just a reception venue or spaces for other wedding party celebrations as well?
Availability: Do you have an ideal wedding day date or dates in mind?
This is a very important question to ask when wedding planning. Since weddings can be expensive, it’s a good idea to create a budget before you start looking for a venue, so you don’t end up falling in love with spaces that aren’t a good fit. As with any other wedding vendor, wedding places can vary greatly in cost, depending on what’s included in the wedding package as well as the wedding location.
At Zola, we’ve broken down our community of pre-screened wedding day venues into three categories: “Budget-Conscious” under $20,000, “Most Popular” $20,000-$50,000, and “Premium” over $50,000.
Keep in mind, the wedding reception venue is one of the most expensive vendors, especially if it’s also providing catering. There are plenty of affordable and beautiful wedding reception spaces to choose from, but the less you pay for the less services are often included. It can often be the most budget-conscious choice in the long run to select a more expensive venue that also supplies a wedding coordinator, food and beverage catering service, rentals, and more than to book individual vendors for each service.
Once you’ve narrowed down your search for the perfect wedding spot and found a few locations you love, it’s important to set up a tour of each of your event space options. Seeing a unique venue in person can help you envision whether or not the space is right for your wedding. For example, does It have the rustic charm, panoramic views, or grand ballroom dance floor necessary for your dream wedding?
Equally as important as seeing the venue is asking the right questions while you’re touring it. Depending on the size, scale, and style of your wedding, you’ll have different questions in mind but every couple should know:
In addition to these questions, be sure to read our Expert Advice and check off the ones on this list before you leave the venues you’re touring.
Historic Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark as well as an accredited museum on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail and a unique example of early Kentucky architecture, craftsmanship, and history.
Explore our decadent venue for your next event. Combining plush old world amenities with cutting edge technology, the banquet parlor offers an exclusive East End experience. We are conveniently located in the Anchorage town center just minutes from the Oxmoor Center.
When you celebrate your special day at the Kentucky Derby Museum you add a piece of your own family history to ours. The cherished treasures of the first Saturday in May.
Enjoy an elegance lovingly preserved for you and your guests inside the Whitehall mansion in Louisville, KY. This 19th century antebellum home offers grandeur, grace and style, making it the perfect setting for your special event.
The Ice House is Louisville’s go-to entertainment and event venue for any event.
A hidden gem in the heart of Wichita, Odd Fellow Hall has recently undergone a full renovation, proudly adding to the the movement of restoring one of Wichita’s most historic neighborhoods, the Delano district. Odd Fellow Hall was originally the meeting place of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1911 until the 1980s.
Bring your dream wedding to life at The Hudson, an exceptional event venue located in the heart of downtown Wichita, Kansas. The Hudson’s beautiful space dates back to 1950 and boasts a design that effortlessly blends historical charm with modern elegance.
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Make it memorable by choosing the right venue – a historic building with the perfect amenities.
From Weddings Receptions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, School Events, Corporate Meetings, Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations to Holiday Festivities, Crestview Country Club is especially adept at coordinating an event of any size with exceptional attention to detail.
The Hotel at Old Town is in the heart of Wichita’s Entertainment District.