1. How many guests are you planning to invite?
2. What is your total venue + catering budget?
3. What aesthetic are you drawn to?
4. How important is catering flexibility (bringing your own food/caterer)?
5. How important is outdoor space?
6. How far are you willing to have guests travel to the venue?
7. Do you need the venue to provide tables, chairs, and linens?
8. How important is parking and accessibility for guests?
9. Are you open to a non-traditional venue (restaurant, museum, park, backyard)?
10. How much setup and breakdown work are you willing to do yourself?