5 Steps on How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue |
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Okay, Picture this...
You and your partner are sitting at your kitchen table with a long list of venues to tour. Each one looks nice, but you’re unsure what to prioritize. Should you focus on the location, amenities, or overall aesthetic? On top of that, you're juggling work, family, and the rest of the wedding planning process. It’s easy to feel paralyzed by the sheer number of decisions, and the last thing you want is to feel like you’re settling for a venue that doesn’t check all your boxes.
Now, imagine this instead: You’ve found a venue that feels like it was made just for you. It’s beautiful, versatile, and fits your style and budget perfectly. As soon as you step onto the property, you can picture your ceremony and reception coming to life. The planning process becomes seamless because the venue team understands your vision and helps you bring it to life. Your stress melts away, and all that’s left is excitement for your big day. Sounds amazing, right?
At Hawthorn Hills, we believe that finding the perfect wedding venue in North Texas doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow these simple steps to make your venue search easier and more enjoyable:
1. Define Your Vision
Think about the style and atmosphere you want for your wedding. Are you dreaming of a romantic garden ceremony, an elegant indoor reception, or a venue that offers both? Hawthorn Hills specializes in versatile spaces that can accommodate various styles and preferences, giving you the flexibility to create your dream wedding.
2. Set Your Budget
Determine how much of your wedding budget you can allocate to the venue. Keep in mind that some venues, like Hawthorn Hills, include amenities that save you money in the long run, such as tables, chairs, and on-site coordination.
Need a little more help? Here are some budgeting tips from a North Texas Planner - CM Promotions.
Need a little more help? Here are some budgeting tips from a North Texas Planner - CM Promotions.
3. Prioritize Your Must-Haves
What’s non-negotiable for you? Is it a convenient location for your guests? A space that allows for both outdoor and indoor celebrations? At Hawthorn Hills, we check all those boxes, offering a peaceful North Texas setting that’s just a short drive from Dallas and Fort Worth.
This are all things you should ask and narrow down before step #4. If you aren't sure what to ask grab our free venue guide that has over 40 questions!
This are all things you should ask and narrow down before step #4. If you aren't sure what to ask grab our free venue guide that has over 40 questions!
4. Tour Your Top Choices
Schedule tours of your top choices and come prepared with even more questions. What’s included in the rental? What vendors are you allowed to bring in/choose yourself? Is there a fee with that? How much time do you have to set up? Are tables and chairs pre-set for you or do you have to do that?
Visiting Hawthorn Hills, for example, gives you a chance to see firsthand how we prioritize elegance, comfort, and functionality.
Visiting Hawthorn Hills, for example, gives you a chance to see firsthand how we prioritize elegance, comfort, and functionality.
5. Trust Your Instincts
When you find the right venue, you’ll know. Trust that gut feeling when everything clicks—the space, the team, and the possibilities.
Finding your perfect venue team is more than the venue style - and when it clicks, it's magical.
Finding your perfect venue team is more than the venue style - and when it clicks, it's magical.
FAQ: Common Questions About Choosing a Wedding Venue
Q: When should I book my wedding venue?
A: Everyone's planning timeline is different, for some only 6 months out fits their planning needs, for others 12-18 months in advance, especially for peak seasons.
If you have a date or a time of year you want to say I Do in then booking your venue should be your first move. From there you'll have the date and place set to find you rother vendors and dive more into planning.
Q: Does Hawthorn Hills offer both indoor and outdoor spaces?
A: Yes! We offer a stunning outdoor courtyard, with water backdrop for ceremonies and an elegant indoor space for receptions, giving you the best of both worlds.
Q: What’s included in the rental fee?
A: At Hawthorn Hills, our packages include tables, chairs, access to our beautiful grounds, and a dedicated team to help make your day stress-free. Our more inclusive packages also include partnerships with local DJs, Bakers, Catering, Rental companies, and much more!
Read more about our different options HERE.
A: Everyone's planning timeline is different, for some only 6 months out fits their planning needs, for others 12-18 months in advance, especially for peak seasons.
If you have a date or a time of year you want to say I Do in then booking your venue should be your first move. From there you'll have the date and place set to find you rother vendors and dive more into planning.
Q: Does Hawthorn Hills offer both indoor and outdoor spaces?
A: Yes! We offer a stunning outdoor courtyard, with water backdrop for ceremonies and an elegant indoor space for receptions, giving you the best of both worlds.
Q: What’s included in the rental fee?
A: At Hawthorn Hills, our packages include tables, chairs, access to our beautiful grounds, and a dedicated team to help make your day stress-free. Our more inclusive packages also include partnerships with local DJs, Bakers, Catering, Rental companies, and much more!
Read more about our different options HERE.
Brittany Barclay Photography Planning your wedding should be a joyful experience, not a source of stress.
Have you started your search for the perfect venue yet?
What’s on your list of must-haves?
Whether you’re ready to book a tour or still weighing your options, the team at Hawthorn Hills is here to help.
If you’re ready to start your journey toward finding the perfect wedding venue in North Texas, we’d love to show you everything Hawthorn Hills has to offer. Schedule a tour today, and let us help you turn your dream wedding into reality!
Did you know…when you choose a locally owned wedding venue you are helping to develop and improve the local economy? It’s true, your locally owned wedding venues are small business owners who not only create hundreds of jobs for the local wedding industry every year, we actively support our local economy. Please consider a locally owned venue, you can find locally owned wedding venues featured on this wedding venue map.
Here are a few other small business venues from across the country:
Chapman Hill - Jefferson, GA
Topeka Social - Topeka, KS
Lonestar Oaks - Liberty Hill, TX
Blueberry Hill - Surry, NC
Mayberry Meadows - Airy, NC
Here are a few other small business venues from across the country:
Chapman Hill - Jefferson, GA
Topeka Social - Topeka, KS
Lonestar Oaks - Liberty Hill, TX
Blueberry Hill - Surry, NC
Mayberry Meadows - Airy, NC
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