How To Choose A Long Island Wedding Venue | Long Island Wedding Photographer

There are many different types of Long Island wedding venues, each very unique.

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When choosing a location for your wedding, think about the weather and the time of year. Are you looking for an indoor venue in the cooler months or do you want your wedding to be held outside in the summer heat? Once you determine what kind of wedding you want, you can better figure out where will be the best place for you to take their photos.

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Determine what style of venue will suit you best

Long Island has so many options. Will you choose a more casual beach wedding or a luxurious estate? Maybe you’ll opt for a urban loft that feels industrial. Whatever your vision is for your big day, find a location that fits your dream.

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Think about your audience

When choosing a wedding venue, you should have a general idea of your guest count. If you’re planning on hosting a large reception with hundreds or even thousands of guests, then you definitely need to think about how formal the venue will be.

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Look into everything there is to know about choosing a wedding venue

Where you choose to have your wedding will determine not just your planning details, but your decor as well! No matter what type of theme your want for your wedding, find out every detail before you book your space. This way, you can focus on designing your reception and making sure that your wedding day is perfect without worrying about whether the room matches the other pieces of your wedding design.

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions

Before touring venues, have all your questions ready to go! Imagine youre visiting a restaurant for dinner and having to ask the manager everything you want to know about their menu. That won’t end with the best experience. Ask staff members that interact with customers about your options and take note of which ones get the most responses. You can also refer to previous reviews to see how other couples have resolved issues and choose one or more ways to deal with each decision.

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Be clear on what you want

Before touring venues, have a clear idea of what you want from your wedding ceremony. This may include a specific theme or color palette, or maybe you just feel that certain places fit your personality better than others. Take time to write a list of requirements (like an emphasis on tea cups vs. china) and tour different venues to see which one fits the bill.

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Start early

You’ll want to begin planning well in advance for your wedding day, so don’t wait too long to choose a date and venue.

Book you photographer

Once you have a date, you’ll want to book your wedding photographer! Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for a couple of reasons. Your photographer is going to be with you a lot on your wedding day, and it is important to find someone that is a good fit for you. Even more importantly, once the wedding is over, the images from your photographer will be some of the only tangible memories from your beautiful day!

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