Picking a venue within budget can be tedious and hard. Especially if you’re in the bridal space. Everyone deserves to feel like a princess on their day, and I am not here to gatekeep, gaslight, or girlboss you from your dreams.

Starting off on a realistic expectation.

We all know how expensive weddings are, that there are countless markups, and countless ways brides feel screwed over. We’ve all heard the term “This is a once in a life time opportunity” and have seen our friends and family get divorced, and remarried.

The venue should be specific to you and what you desire and want. No, we all can’t afford the Cayman Islands, or Lake Como in Italy, but you know what we can afford? A priceless experience.

When looking for alternative venue locations, consider the following options:

• Local parks
• Community centers
• Private residences
• Museums
• Art galleries
• Roller rink
• Botanical gardens
• Vineyards or wineries
• Beaches or waterfront locations
• Historic sites or landmarks
• Rooftop spaces
• Brewery or Distillery
• Family-Owned Resturaunt
• Arcades
• Golf Courses