As a wedding photographer, I see over and over again what a difference it makes when a couple has an easy-going day. Everyone is free of stress and fully present in the joy and celebration! One way to keep your day stress-free is to choose a venue with these three qualities! Read and then scroll down to my list of stunning wedding venues in and around Calgary, Alberta that follow these three criteria!
3 Things to Look for When Searching for Your Wedding Venue
1. The venue facilitates multiple parts of your wedding day celebration.
With these wedding venues, you will not only check “Wedding Venue” off your list of things to book. You can also check off: getting ready space, stunning photo spots, entertainment for guests, amazing coordinators, and lodging! Below each venue I have listed many of the incredible services, spaces and entertainment available for your celebration.
The best part about this is that you can spend your wedding day TOGETHER… not in a vehicle travelling between locations! No need to coordinate rides, text addresses, deal with traffic, find parking, gather belongings, walk to the spot… etc. Avoiding all of that sounds like a relief, doesn’t it? And think about how much time you will miss spending at your own wedding! Book a venue with beautiful photo spots on site (more on that below) so you can spend time at your wedding instead of in a vehicle.
2. The on-site coordinator and staff love weddings.
Some venues treat weddings like the elegant, once-in-a-lifetime celebration they are. Others…. treat it like any old booking. The care and quality of service at a venue can make a major difference in communication leading up to your wedding day as well as the professionalism on your wedding day. Venues that know weddings, know how to do their work in a way that recognizes how special your day is. (Not clearing dishes behind you as you do your first dance… yikes.)
P.s. There is a difference between a wedding venue coordinator and a wedding planner. Not sure what the difference is? Make sure to have a read of this article! But make sure to clarify with your venue what services they do and do not offer so expectations are clear and your dream becomes reality without any hiccups.
3. The venue and property are photo-worthy!
Creating beautiful images and capturing candid moments between your family and friends is such a joy in beautiful spaces. These venues are designed for weddings and wherever a moment is happening and whatever angle we have to capture it – the photo is going to look amazing! (In photography world – the light is *muah!!*) Not to mention, instead of paying us to drive around, we can take more portraits and candids of your celebration.
The desire for a wedding day where you can truly enjoy yourself without worrying about the logistics of your event is a really, really valuable goal. As a wedding photographer, I see over and over again the difference between low-stress wedding days and high-stress wedding days. When stress is low or, better yet, not there at all, everyone is fully present in the joy and celebration! Organic laughter and emotion happen because no one is rushing from one task to the next to ensure every detail is taken care of. No matter what vibe you are going for, being able to trust your wedding venue to do their job well, is essential. Of all the days in your life, your wedding day is not the one you want to miss out on because your mid is occupied with unnecessary stress.
Do the venues on your list check off these three boxes?
Check out my list of some of the best wedding venues in Calgary and surrounding area!
