Top Overlooked Wedding Venue Details that Absolutely Make a Big Difference on Your Big Day

Your wedding venue is, quite literally, the stage of your big day. It’s the frame, the canvas, and, if you play your cards right, the details that will make your day magical. Florals and activities shape the space and the experience, but before you even begin to consider those, you need to find a venue that includes these top details that, unfortunately, often get overlooked.

Your big day, after all, is more than just photos. It’s the whole package. By ensuring that the wedding venues you shortlist (and ultimately choose) have these key features, you’ll guarantee a smoother, more seamless experience from the start all the way to the end of your day:

Bundled Catering

The single best way to ensure that the catering, service, and experience go flawlessly is to choose a wedding venue that is well known (and loved) for its catering. If you’re going for this option, look for a wedding venue that not only offers an incredible menu, but also a range of catering styles. This will allow you to truly build the wedding you want, whether that’s a fancy five-course meal, or a family-style buffet.

The bonus of choosing a bundled catering option is that your catering team will know the space intimately. They’ll be able to set everything up without a hitch, and, most importantly, have the staff needed to make your big day flawless.

A Full-Scale Bridal/Groom Suite

Getting ready in a dedicated space in your venue where you, your bridesmaids (or groomsmen), and makeup/hair stylists have room to maneuver comfortably around each other is essential. Getting ready takes up a massive bulk of your day, and, done right, can be a truly fabulous experience. If you try to save on this portion of the day by booking a venue that doesn’t have this dedicated space, then make sure the hotel, or even your home, does. The last thing you want is to be tripping over each other while you get ready, or worse, getting ready entirely alone.

As a bonus, you’ll be ready on-site, meaning less chance for disaster on the way to the venue, and a more seamless, enjoyable experience overall.

Dedicated Attendants

A dedicated bride and groom attendant can make a massive difference in the quality of your day, all while sparing your close friends and family. The dedicated attendant is there to fetch you anything you need, from snacks to your veil, to even solving issues like a fashion emergency. They’re entirely dedicated to your experience, allowing you to spend time with all your loved ones while you get ready for your big moment.

Children’s Suite

If you’re planning on inviting children to your wedding, then it’s fairly crucial you plan for them to have a great time, too – and that includes after their energy has crashed after a fun time on the dance floor. A children’s suite is the perfect place, but not every wedding venue offers one. At minimum, it should be a quiet space away from the party, have comfortable places to sit, and ideally a television so the kids and their babysitter can enjoy a movie, or even some games as the party goes on.

A Contingency Plan

Every wedding needs a contingency plan. In some instances, this will be an indoor room you can quickly pivot to if you were planning on having an outdoor ceremony, or alternatively, it could be a tent you have on standby, you can set up in case the weather looks like it’s turning south. In other instances, it’ll be a backup generator to ensure your party keeps going off without a hitch, even in the middle of a hurricane. Having a well-thought-out contingency plan will give you the peace of mind and a game plan in case anything goes wrong weather-wise.