Planning a wedding or event and feeling overwhelmed? Let me help you find your perfect venue within your budget! Just give me the details of your event and i will do all your venue research in the event area and provide you with a detailed list of venues for you to choose from!
My research spreadsheet for wedding venue ideas tends to include the following columns:

*Name of Venue
*Location
*Capacity: Make sure the capacity fits your event. If you are doing a cocktail party rather than a sit-down meal, the space can likely fit more people.
*Availability
*Type: Such as hotel, outdoor, historical, restaurant.
*Layout: Note if it has space for all aspects of your wedding (ceremony, cocktails, reception). Sometimes this isn’t clear till a site visit.
*Rates: Enter the rough info available online. In a later column as you narrow things down, I recommend you create a “My Cost” line (see below).
*Website: You can easily go back and remind yourself with photos on the venue’s site.
*Restrictions: Does the website list any major restrictions, such as a definite end time, that would affect your decision?
*Parking/Transportation: Make any notes regarding free parking, public transit access, or other transportation considerations.
*Facility Extras: List here any items included with the venue: A/V equipment, chairs, tables, linens, etc.
*Caterer: See if they have restrictions on catering, such as an in-house caterer or a preferred list of caterers you are required to work with.