The goal is to find a very nice venue that has it’s own character.  The golden rule of thumb:

• Just because it’s cheap – doesn’t mean it is IT
• Just because it’s seemingly “all in one” – does not mean It’s a good fit for you.  Look deeper!

Imagine finding a place that’s inexpensive – that you hate, and will result in spending hundreds – or worse, thousands of dollars in enhancements – just to make the site and service palatable.

This is not what we want.

Price tag is very important, but we also want places that are lovely, unique, and enlightened – and also have the following qualities

1. Less than 1 hour outside of Washington DC
2. A low hourly rental rate ($100.00-$200.00/ hour on average) – with no, or a very low, hourly minimum
3. Easy parking availability
4. Near stuff – so guests have things to do relatively close.  This is very important if your guests are coming from out of town
5. No preferred caterers list.  VERY BAD.  We want you to have choice.  CHOICE is very important when you are working with a low budget!
6. Preferably allow all caterers – even non-licensed – to work on premises
7. Have a kitchen – or at the very least – preparation facilities.

You must have vision.  Places that are unknown as “wedding sites” might be great possibilities.

Next week, I am going to combine our series’ (Planning a $5,000.00 Wedding and Video Blog) and give you a tour of two sites that are excellent possibilities – and also have the qualities that we listed above.

Exciting!

Happy planning!

Tags: Planning a 5000 Wedding

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