Went to a beautiful wedding this weekend!

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How far in advance did you book your wedding venue?

We are about 16 months out and I cannot tell if we are early or already behind. Curious when everyone actually started touring and when you signed.

What do you wish you had asked a venue before signing the contract?

We have two venue tours this weekend and want to make sure we are asking about the things couples usually forget until later.

How are you comparing venue pricing when every package includes different things?

One venue looks cheaper but includes almost nothing, while another is more upfront but includes rentals and staffing. I am struggling to compare them fairly.

Is a large venue deposit normal before you see the full payment schedule?

We are comfortable putting money down to hold the date, but I want to understand every future payment before we commit. Is that a reasonable thing to ask for?

What actually gets couples to respond after a venue tour?

We follow up quickly, but I am trying to make the message more useful and less salesy. What information do couples actually want right after touring?

Has anyone used VenWed to compare availability and reserve a venue?

I like the idea of seeing pricing and availability before going back and forth over email. I am curious what couples would want to see before feeling comfortable reserving online.

Do couples prefer starting prices online or a full package breakdown before they inquire?

We want to be transparent without overwhelming people with every possible add-on. Curious what level of detail feels helpful instead of confusing.

For venues on VenWed, would you still keep a separate CRM for leads and follow-up?

I can see VenWed handling discovery, availability, booking, and payments, but I am curious where venue teams would want their existing CRM to stay in the workflow.

How far out are couples booking Saturdays right now, and are Fridays or Sundays getting easier to sell?

We are planning next season's availability strategy and would love to hear what other venues are seeing with date flexibility.

Would you feel comfortable reserving through VenWed if availability, pricing, and the payment schedule were visible first?

We would love to avoid the long request-a-quote process, but I am curious what information everyone would need before clicking reserve.