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Choosing a Wedding Venue in Connecticut: Understanding Your Style and Needs

How to choose the perfect wedding venue in Connecticut may feel overwhelming. Choosing your wedding venue will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the wedding planning process. Your venue sets the tone for the whole wedding. It shapes the decor you choose, your guests experience and ultimately how your photos will look.

Before touring venues, take some time to think about the overall feeling you want for your wedding. Are you dreaming of a romantic garden? Grand black tie elegant ball room? Maybe you picture yourself saying your vows on the grounds of a historic Connecticut estate that holds stunning architecture and minimal decor.

When touring Connecticut wedding venues, pay attention to how the space actually feels. Does the space flow in a way that works for your vision and guest experience? Does it hold your guest count? Is there an attractive place to get ready if you are really looking forward to “Getting Ready Photos”? Do you like the ceremony space and rain plan? Is there enough locations for photos so your wedding gallery doesn’t feel repetitive?

Try to imagine your actual wedding day unfolding in the space.

Connecticut is home to some of the best wedding venues in all of New England. Featuring coastal waterfront venues, elegant ballrooms, barns, and romantic historic mansions that scream “old money”. Connecticut has a venue for everyone, but there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right one.

Choosing the Perfect Connecticut Wedding Venue

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Venue in Connecticut

Guest Count and Layout

      Start with your guest list. A venue that feels intimate with 75 guests may feel cramped with 200 guests, while a huge ballroom can make a smaller wedding feel less personal. Not only will the reception area play a huge part in this, but the same goes for the ceremony location, cocktail hour space, parking and getting ready area. Be sure to make sure the venue can even accommodate your guest count if you are expecting a larger list.

      Location and Accessibility

      Think about how easy the location will be for you and your guests. Is there hotels or Airbnbs in the area for getting ready and guests flying in? Hotels and transportation will be a huge factor if you and your guests are traveling.

      What’s Included?

      Two venues with similar rental prices can end up having very different total costs. Make sure to ask what’s included in the venue fee and what’s not. To prevent surprises later, you’ll want to know what’s included in the full package. The less included, the more of your own vendors you’ll have to bring in. On the flip side some venues require you to use their in house catering or preferred vendor list. If you have your heart set on certain vendors, make sure your venue allows it.

      Weather and Backup Plans

      Weather in Connecticut can be very unpredictable. No matter how many Etsy Which’s you buy or sausages you bury we can’t stop the rain. You may have picked a venue based off the stunning garden ceremony but do you love the backup rain plan? When picking a venue make sure you love the rain plan just as much as the original plan. It should feel like a backup plan not a compromise.

      Making the Final Decision

      Once you’ve taken all the major factors into consideration which one fits all your priorities? The one you like the most, does it fit your guest count comfortably? Are within your budget? Does the location have the amenities and flexibility you need? Most importantly, which venue can you imagine yourself getting married at?

      Pay attention to how you feel when you leave each venue your tour. If one location checks most of your boxes but you can’t stop imagining getting married at another, there’s your answer. The correct venue will feel right.

      How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue in Connecticut

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