Venues & locations: Types of wedding venues
Barns, gardens, ballrooms, restaurants, museums, beaches, backyards and courthouses each bring their own costs and logistics.
The key points
- All-inclusive venues simplify everything
- Raw spaces need rentals and staff
- Outdoor venues need a weather plan
- Restaurants suit smaller weddings
Barn and farm venues
Rustic and roomy; check restrooms, heating and access.
Hotels and ballrooms
Everything in one place; less flexibility on vendors.
Restaurants
Great food, simple logistics, smaller capacity.