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.
Weston Gardens, a timeless garden venue curated for the outside couple. Located in Fort Worth off 820 and Anglin, our centralized location makes the gardens a convenient destination for weddings and special events.
Canton St Gardens adds spectacularly tranquil backdrops to any memorable occasion.
“Where hill country charm meets uptown style! 10 minutes west of downtown Austin.
Star Hill is a re-creation of a Texas Hill Country community typical of the early 1900s. All of the buildings have been relocated from around the state and carefully restored.
“Memorable in all the best ways.” That’s how your big-day celebrations should be. Archer Hotel Austin is your consummate host. You share your vision, and we’ll tend to the details (big and small) so that you can savor each magical moment.
Located mere steps from downtown in Austin’s beloved Eastside neighborhood, Fair Market is a unique indoor/outdoor event space that reflects the true spirit of the city.
Springdale Station exists — to provide you and your guests with world-class services that result in an unforgettable and unique event.
Hotel Indigo, built by Conrad Hilton, is an almost century-old gem conveniently situated in the historic Dallas Arts District, making this property a National Historic Landmark.
Fashion Industry Gallery (f.i.g.) is a boutique wholesale venue, open to the fashion retail trade, that showcases the best in elevated women’s contemporary fashion and accessories.
The Meadows Museum offers elegant spaces for individuals and groups wishing to host special events. Museum members along with SMU organizations and other non-profit groups are invited to book space in the museum for their events.