Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks of planning a wedding is finding the ideal wedding location. Conducting research, visiting, and then booking one venue that is suitable for your budget, needs and expectations for your wedding day isn’t an easy task. To make matters more difficult most of the time, you don’t have an clue about which wedding venue is best for you and your wedding.

Although looking for wedding venues is usually presented as a simple task but this isn’t the case. There are many couples who have been planning their wedding day since they began dating, and it’s not always easy to fit it in a neatly wrapped box. So if you’re beginning on the path to “I do” without a clue about what you’d like or require for your wedding do not think you’re all alone. We’re here to assist.

We’ll go ahead and say it: we don’t have a magic answer because choosing your wedding venue is a very personal choice. However, we have outlined a few popular types of wedding venues along with general characteristics of couples that might match well with each venue type. If you find yourself nodding in agreement to most or all of the statements for a particular type of venue, then you are headed down the right path.

The 5 Most Popular Types of Wedding Venues:

• Hotel Wedding Venues
• Barn Wedding Venues
• Modern Wedding Venues
• Estate Wedding Venues
• Backyard Wedding Venues

Hotel Wedding Venues

Hotel wedding venues were made for glamorous couples. They usually feature high ceilings, luxurious on-site catering, and a staff of knowledgeable, helpful professionals who are able to manage an event in style. A lot of hotels feature ballrooms, as well as other amenities to host parties of every size. Hotels are the ideal backdrop for couples that want everything: stunning surroundings (hotels or inns, as well as resorts, typically have gardens that are well-maintained) and convenient guest accommodation with in-house rentals, experience, and event spaces.

If the statements below speak to you, we’d bet a pretty penny that a hotel, inn, or resort wedding venue is just right for your glamorous, luxury-filled fête.

You might be a hotel couple if…

• you love modern and/or glamorous wedding décor.
• you want wedding catering done on-site and in-house.
• you love the idea of having an all-inclusive event.
• you want to have a wedding that lasts all weekend long.
• you want to guests to have convenient, on-site accommodations.
• you are having a really big wedding.
• you have your heart set on a top-notch, ritzy reception.

Country clubs are close to hotel wedding venues (minus accommodation) If you have trouble finding hotels that catch your interest, you could be wrong in celebrating in an exclusive club. The majority of them provide the same services, including on-site catering and personal coordinators. They also have grand ballrooms, and the rolling hills of the golf course make great for outdoor photo opportunities, too.

Barn Wedding Venues

Most often, they are set in large countryside. Barn wedding venues are popular with couples who love the rustic look for a variety of reasons. First, the views are stunning and barns can provide weddings with a relaxed and casual atmosphere which many couples appreciate. In addition, there are plenty of choices for couples to select from historic barns, restored and fully renovated barns, or newly constructed structures that have amenities like built-in bars or restrooms, as well as chandeliers. Like barns ranches and farms offer great alternatives for couples that dream of romantic celebrations in the tranquil countryside.

So, if you’re a couple who would rather throw on cowboy boots rather than dress shoes any day of the week, then check out this list below.

You might be a barn couple if…

• you love rustic or shabby-chic wedding décor.
• you wander “off-the-beaten-path” and appreciate natural environments.
• you are willing to do whatever is needed to prepare for the weather.
• you don’t mind maybe having to rent things like bathroom trailers, portable heaters, or fans.

Modern Wedding Venues

Couples are available in various packages. Some can’t think of any wedding without glitz while others think that glitzy décor is for another person. In any case, that’s acceptable. Weddings are focused on expressing the bond of love and displaying your individuality. Modern wedding locations provide a fascinating look into the couple’s distinctive style. If it’s an art gallery situated in the center of a bustling city or a converted loft-turned-cotton mill These wedding venues are perfect for couples who appreciate pretty-with-an-edge design, like exposed brick walls and surrealist art.

You might be a modern couple if…

• you love offbeat, modern, industrial, or funky-chic wedding decor.
• you would generally rather spend a day in the city than a day in the country.
• you daydream about wedding photos set against amazing architectural backdrops.
• you have your heart set on a more unique ceremony and reception setting.

Estate Wedding Venues

The grand, stately houses (often packed with vintage and antique furnishings) are set amid vast green lawns, beautiful gardens, and endless picturesque panoramas… Sigh. The historic estate wedding venues are stunning places to get married. In the South estate wedding venues typically take an antebellum-style house however, elsewhere you’ll find stones castles, and Victorian mansions. In any case, these wedding locations are perfect for couples who appreciate historical sites and equally, they enjoy breathtaking outdoor views. Did we mention that they are a perfect match for all wedding designs? With stylish outdoor and indoor locations, there is a myriad of options to bring your ideas to life with the architectural details and carefully maintained landscaping.

If you find yourself smiling, you should probably start booking estate tours today.

You might be a historic estate couple if…

• you love luxurious, glamorous wedding décor.
• you want both attractive indoor and outdoor event spaces at your wedding.
• you adore antiques and historic homes.
• you appreciate history.
• you want indoor comforts (bathrooms, a bridal suite) paired with outdoor backdrops.

Backyard Wedding Venues

It’s the best way you can customize your wedding than choosing an exclusive location–a private backyard. Perfect for setting a private mood that’s focused on sharing stories, backyard weddings are ideal for couples who would like their weddings to be a relaxed extension of their lives. When you have your wedding ceremony at your own home (or the residence of a friend or member of your family) you have the opportunity to let your doors open and invite guests into your life in love, your family, and your marriage. What could be more relaxing and enjoyable than making yourself comfortable in your private bedroom or making memorable wedding moments in a location which you can look back on often?

If you’re looking for a causal, “we’re-all-family-here”-style wedding, then your (or someone else’s) own backyard is a perfect choice. If you find yourself nodding in agreement to the statements below, then a cozy backyard celebration could be calling your name.

You might be a backyard couple if…

• you’re dying to DIY.
• you love the idea of having an intimate, family-oriented wedding day.
• you are having a small wedding.
• you are more of a laid-back, casual couple.
• you love the outdoors.
• you are okay with renting everything for your celebration, including a tent.
• you are willing to do whatever is needed to prepare for the weather.

We’re dying to find out: which of the statements actually struck you? Are you a glam couple who is awestruck by weddings in hotels? A couple with a rustic style who adores barn weddings? A casual backyard wedding couple? Let us know below, and be sure to share your experiences in choosing a venue for your wedding one that is suitable for you.