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How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue

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Your wedding day is a major milestone in your life, & that’s why I’m going to help you choose your perfect wedding venue. There are a few things to consider while you are planning where your perfect wedding venue will be.

Decide on how big your wedding is: Different wedding venues accomidate different size wedding parties. The size ranges from big, small/medium, & micro. Here are a few examples of each othese venues.

Big Weddings (100-120 guests or more)
Luna Trail Farm

Winmock at Kinderton

Summerfield Farms

Carolina Inn

Donnaha Valley Farm

The Barn at Heritage Farm

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Small/Medium Weddings (70-100 guests)

White Sulfur Springs

Rosa Lee Manor

The Barn at Reynolda Village

Valley Brook Farm

Micro Weddings (20 guests or less)

The Little Chapel NC

The McCallister Leftwhich House

The Holt House

The Barn At Reynolda Village (They have a special micro-wedding package available)

Decide on your budget: This is probably the most important when choosing your perfect wedding venue, because it can determine what size of wedding you have. **Special Note: Don’t base your decision on anyone else, or try to go into debt for your wedding day. Let your wedding day be fun, & stress free.

Decide on your theme/color scheme: Some people love to do a theme or color scheme for their wedding, & some venues specifically accomidate that.

If you want a super elegant & chic affair that would accomdiate any color scheme I would suggest: The Ivy Rose Barn (You can see more of the barn on their Instagram: @theivyrosebarn )

If you want a country chic theme, I would suggest: The Barn at Hertiage Farms

If you want an old world, Victorian Era, or timeless vibe, I would suggest: The Carolina Inn or The Graylyn Estate

Is photography your main priority?: For some, photography is the main priority so they choose their perfect wedding venue based off of that. Here are a few venues that are photography friendly from the getting ready rooms to the outside ceremony & reception spaces:

The Carolina Inn

Graylyn Estate

Winmock at Kinderton

I really hope this blog was helpful in helping you decide on your own perfect wedding venue.

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