131 | How Much Does Your Wedding Venue REALLY Cost? Budgeting Beyond the Venue Fee

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Today we are kicking off PART ONE of our wedding budget breakdown series on the podcast. We have talked about budget a few different times on the podcast and we will link to those episodes in the show notes but for today’s episode we are going dive deep into VENUES. And before you think this is just about that shiny venue fee you pay when you book, think again. We are going to share all about how to better compare venues, how to factor in your wedding food and beverage minimums, how decor plays a role and so much more. Let's get started!

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

• Breaking Down The Wedding Venue Fee [4:31]
• Food and Beverage Minimums [6:06]
• Looking at Included Decor [8:14]
• Guest Accommodation Options and Financial Liability [8:51]
• Parking costs and potential valet services [10:34]
• The most overlooked cost when it comes to your wedding venue fee [11:08]
• Accessibility considerations [12:07]
• Outdoor Contingencies [13:08]

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Find the Full Shownotes Here
• Grab our FREE wedding budget checklist
• Purchase our COMPLETE wedding budget bundle spreadsheets
• The Most Overlooked Wedding Costs to Include in Your Wedding Budget
• Wedding Budgets & Awkward Money Conversations to Have with Your Partner with Rachel Cruze (Episode 114)
• Wedding Budget Template Tutorial (Episode 75)
• Wedding Budget Myths & Facts 
• The Ultimate Wedding Planning checklist
• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop 

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