For most brides, planning their wedding is an odd amalgamation of the most exciting and most stressful time of their life. A day that many have been dreaming about since they were little is finally coming into being but making all the decisions a wedding requires can be overwhelming. The first decision most brides need to make is their venue choice. Here is what you need to know about choosing the right spot for you.

Expect Competition

In many areas of the country, brides want to be married in June, July, or August simply because these months have the best likelihood of nice weather. In the southwest, brides avoid the hottest months and opt for spring and autumn weddings instead. Regardless of where you live, brides by the hundreds, if not thousands or more, are interested in the same dozen or so dates you are. There are only so many venues with only so many openings in any given area, and competition is going to be fierce. If you remember that going in and can be flexible, you'll save yourself from disappointment.

Think Outside the Box

Who says weddings need to only occur on Saturday afternoons to be followed by a sit-down dinner and a disc jockey? If you are willing to stretch your vision, you may come up with something even better. For example, your ideal venue's banquet rooms may be booked for every Saturday you want, but what about Friday? Instead of having the usual, you could instead plan a Friday evening black-tie affair with top-notch hors d'oeuvres, signature martinis, and an energetic swing band. Or, perhaps a late Sunday morning Champagne brunch with Eggs Benedict and a jazz ensemble or acoustic trio would work for you. Venues often charge less for the less popular days and times of the week, too, so you could save money.

Carefully Compare Venue Prices

If you are torn between two or more venues, the cost can almost always help you decide. Unfortunately, the cost may not be quite so cut-and-dried. Venues rarely bill the exact same way as one another. Venue A, which costs less than venue B, may include table linens and chaffing dishes whereas venue B may not. In order to make an accurate comparison, you need a complete breakdown of what is and isn't included. You should also check the price of renting items that a venue includes as their price may be higher or not quite meet your vision.

If you're looking for your ideal wedding venue, start comparing your options by contacting venues such as Mystical Rose Gardens, LLC.