When you're planning a wedding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing your venue. It sets the tone for your entire celebration, so how do you find the one? We’ve helped thousands of couples answer that question, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. Here’s our no-fluff, straight-from-the-heart advice for choosing a venue that feels right for you.

1. Choose What Feels Right

Read all the reviews (seriously, do that), but nothing replaces that in-person feeling. When you step into a space and can instantly picture your day there? That’s your sign. So many of our couples say the same thing: “We just knew.”

2. Focus on Your Budget & Vision

You don’t have to sacrifice style to stay on budget. A great venue helps you prioritize what matters most, all while bringing your vision to life. The right fit will make it feel like your day, because it is.

3. Go Where the Food Is Unforgettable

Let’s be real, guests remember the food. Our farm-to-table menus are always a hit, and couples love the tasting experience just as much as the wedding day itself. Even your pickiest cousin will be raving about dinner.

4. Don’t Let the Weather Stress You Out

Rain happens, but it doesn’t have to be a wet blanket on your big day. Every CT Wedding Group venue comes with a gorgeous built-in rain plan. You focus on the vows; we’ll handle the rest.

5. You Deserve to Actually Enjoy This

You’re not just planning a party. You’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime memory. The right venue will support and celebrate you every step of the way, so you can feel confident, cared for, and yes, even excited about planning.

6. Book Your Date, Then Breathe

Once you’ve locked in your venue and date, the rest starts to fall into place. Don’t wait too long, popular dates go fast. Get your venue locked in, and give yourself that sweet sigh of relief.

7. Trust People Who Do This Every Weekend

You want a team that’s seen it all, and solved it all. Surround yourself with experts who know how to make your day smooth, joyful, and stress-free. That’s what we do.

8. Ask the Real Questions

“What’s included?” “Can we customize the timeline?” “Who handles set-up?” Ask it all. This is your day, and you deserve full transparency and clarity. (And spoiler alert: we love when couples ask the good questions!)

9. The Experience Matters

A wedding is more than a venue, it’s the full experience. From your first tour to your last dance, it should feel joyful, seamless, and totally personal.

10. Your Wedding Should Feel Like You

Forget trends. Forget expectations. The best venue is the one that makes you feel inspired, comfortable, and completely at ease. That’s how you know you’ve found the one.

Ready to start your venue search? We’d love to help you find the perfect fit. Whether you're dreaming of a lakeside party, historic elegance, open air vibes, or an industrial-chic celebration, CT Wedding Group venues are designed with you in mind.

Let’s find your perfect match, together!