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what to look for in a venue

Once you have some general ideas about what you want in a venue (style, location, indoor versus outdoor), you’ll be able to make a short list of potential places. To pick the perfect one, carefully consider other, more specific criteria. Here are 10 key points to ponder while you venue hunt. Just get on it sooner rather than later—top venues and pros book up to a year in advance.

plenty of privacy

If you’re having a daytime event in a public spot, such as a park, beach or botanic garden, be prepared for strangers to trek past your party. They may even smile, wave and come by to offer their good wishes. If this is okay with you,

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