Wedding Venue Comparison and Rate Sheet

The Value of a Good Spreadsheet for Comparing and Rating Wedding Venues

When Chris Wooten and I were engaged, I kept an extensive spreadsheet of venues we considered for our wedding. This spreadsheet was very detailed. It compared and rated wedding venue options for more than 30 venues in the Washington DC area. By the time we selected our venue, that document become a spreadsheet monster!

Wedding Venues May Seem Like They Are The Same But They Are All Different

I learned something pretty valuable during this process. Venues may seem similar on the surface, but they vary quite a bit, especially when it comes to pricing.  And, you shouldn’t assume you’ll receive a service at a venue simply because another venue included that service in their fee.

The Wedding Venue Comparison and Rating Spreadsheet Created by a Professional Wedding Planner

When I started planning weddings professionally, I created a venue rating worksheet to help couples understand what each venue offers. This worksheet allows you to input the details for each venue, along with some decision-making factors.

This Wedding Venue Comparison Worksheet Weights Your Decision Factors

I weighted the decision-making factors because some services/offerings may matter more to you than others.  Feel free to add factors that are important to you.

Final Thoughts About This Spreadsheet that Compares and Rates Wedding Venues

Best of luck in your search for a wedding venue!  Or, better yet, contact your wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events. We can help you with a worry-free wedding planning experience.

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

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