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Tips for Choosing a Wedding Venue

May 22, 2023

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue 

Are you newly engaged? Once you've chosen a date for your special day, it’s time to start looking for the perfect wedding venue. Finding the right venue for your needs and budget can be very stressful. Check out the following section to learn some tips on how to choose the perfect wedding venue for your big day.


Guest List

One of the first things you should do before even looking at venues is determine your guest list. While not everyone you invite will be able to come, it’s important to know this number when you’re looking at spaces. Typically, couples underestimate how many people they’re going to invite, or how many people their parents will add to the list. Having an estimation of your total number of guests will ensure that you don’t choose a venue that’s too small or too big.


Start Searching Early

Oftentimes, wedding venues are booked up a year in advance so it’s important to start your search early. Whether you’ve got a date in mind or not, scheduling your tours sooner than later will ensure that you get first dibs on the venue.


Location

While it’s your big day, it’s important to think about your guests too. Here are some things to think about when you’re choosing a venue:


  • How close is the venue to the nearest airport?
  • Are there hotels nearby?
  • Is the venue accessible for elderly family members and people with disabilities?
  • Does the parking situation work for the number of guests?
  • How many restrooms are available?


Know the “Whole” Budget

When it comes to determining your wedding budget, you have to take into account a range of things. Not only the venue, but also catering, flowers, décor, and so much more. When you’re visiting venues, don’t forget to think about the whole picture. Some places may offer in-house catering, but it may cost more.


Hire a Wedding Planner

Having a wedding planner to guide you through the process will ensure that your special day is everything you dreamed of. Oftentimes, wedding planners are familiar will venues around the area. They will be able to take your ideas, guest list, and budget into mind when looking at different spaces. They will also be able to see any potential challenges in the venue that could hinder your vision.


Stay True to Your Vision

It’s important to choose a space that feels authentic to you both as a couple. Certain types of venues are perfect for some themes but may not be right for yours. Find a venue where you can truly envision having your special day.

Contact Our Wedding Planners to Get Started!

At Absolutely Charleston, we want to make your dream wedding come true. Whether you’re planning a traditional or unique wedding, we’d love to help you through the process. Our wedding planners have years of experience in coordinating events across Charleston, SC and the surrounding areas. No matter your design needs or budget, we’re here to help you find the perfect wedding venue. Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our wedding planners. We look forward to helping you plan your special day!

What Does an Event Planner Do?

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An event planner has similar duties to a wedding planner, but event planners do more than plan weddings. Event planners plan anniversary celebrations, corporate events, fundraisers, parties, award ceremonies, and more. Here’s a short list of a few things that an event planner would take care of for a client: Find the event space - We all know just how much of a process it is to find a venue for an event. Hiring an event planner will alleviate the stress of trying to find a venue because they will take care of making all the calls and getting prices. The client’s only job will be picking their favorite venue from the list the event planner compiles. Find catering for the event - Not every event will require catering, but for the ones that do, the event planner will figure out what company has the best prices for the kind of food the client wants. This again is one less calling task that the client needs to worry about while planning their event. Send invites to the guests - For any clients who want physical invites the event planner will put them in envelopes and send them out. Order the decorations - Once the client tells the event planner what they want for decorations, the event planner will search for decorations and get approval from the client before buying them. This allows the client to focus on other tasks for their upcoming event, while the event planner takes care of the “behind the scenes” details. Help set up for the event - The event planner will ensure the vision the client has for their event is made a reality. All the moving parts will be brought together for the event with the event planner directing people to where they need to be. Contact Absolutely Charleston to hire an event planner to take care of all the planning for your next event. We hope to hear from you soon!

Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner

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Wedding planning is extremely stressful, so allow us to alleviate some of that stress for you. Here are some benefits of hiring one of our wedding planners: Saves time Hiring one of our wedding planners will save you time because they will take care of all the little details while you focus on yourself and your wedding party. Maximize your budget Our professional wedding planners have years of experience planning beautiful weddings without breaking the bank. We know all the best places to buy decorations and favors in bulk, but also some great places to order a cake and other food for your wedding. Avoid costly mistakes It’s easy to overspend in certain areas when you’re planning a wedding just because there are so many different options to buy things. It’s always worth it to price match, but we know how time-consuming that can be, which is why you should hire one of our wedding planners. Focus on the small details It’s so easy for small details to get lost in translation when you’re planning for your big day. Our wedding planners can plan out every detail for every hour of your big day. This will free you up to relax and just make the final decisions for colors and outfits for your wedding party. Bring your dream wedding to life  Our wedding planners have a one-track mind to make sure your wedding day is everything you want it to be. We know how much time and effort it takes to make ideas a reality and our wedding planners will do everything in their power to create your dream wedding without going over your budget.

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