How to pick a wedding venue without regretting it

Start with your guest count, not the Pinterest board. A venue that holds 300 beautifully will feel empty with 150 and unmanageable with 500.

Ask about exclusivity, setup windows, outside caterer rules, noise curfews, power load and weather backup. These decide your wedding more than the photos do.

Visit at the time of day your function will run, bring your decorator and walk the guest journey from parking to seat. Then negotiate payment milestones in writing.