You’ll walk into a hundred spaces before your wedding. Restaurants, hotels, barns, rooftops, warehouses, ballrooms. You’ll smile politely and nod while someone says things like “open bar packages” or “seats 150.”

But one of those spaces – one – will hit you differently.

You’ll pause, exhale, and for a second, you’ll stop planning and start feeling.

At Janene’s Bridal, we believe the wedding isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s a chapter in your love story. So before you choose a venue that fits your guest count or parking needs, we invite you to remember what this day is really about.

Your Love Story.

1. Start With the Feeling, Not the Checklist

You’ve got Pinterest boards full of table settings, venue reviews bookmarked, and your friends are asking about logistics before you’ve even caught your breath. But deep down, you’re not just looking for a space that checks the boxes – you’re searching for the one that feels like a moment.

You want to walk in and know. You want your heart to soften, your breath to drop. You want to be able to imagine the quiet moment before the ceremony, the laughter at the table, the first dance… all of it. This is your day, not just an event to execute. And the space should hold that energy. Before you ask how many chairs the venue has, ask how it makes you feel. Close your eyes and picture the moment you first see yourself in your dress. Does this space hold that moment with the reverence it deserves?

Let the venue rise to meet the emotion – not just the math. If it doesn’t stir something in you, it’s not the one.

2. Think Beyond Logistics (But Don’t Skip Them)

You’re torn. You want the dreamiest venue possible – but you also don’t want to give your guests a parking nightmare or leave Grandma standing in a muddy field. You’re trying to hold the vision and the reality – and the weight of that decision-making is heavy.

You’ve never done this before, and suddenly everyone expects you to be an event planner. It’s overwhelming. This is one of the main purposes of the Wedding Planner. To help navigate all of those details that drain. Give yourself permission to prioritize both beauty and function. It’s okay to ask: “Will I feel held here?” right after you ask: “Where will guests park?” You don’t need to sacrifice magic for practicality – the right venue will honor both.

3. Ask: Does This Place Hold Your Story?

You’re walking through spaces with chandeliers and ceremony chairs, but something feels off. Beautiful? Yes. But not you. Not yours. You’ve worked so hard to grow into the woman you are. You’ve fought for this love. And you want this moment to reflect that – not just blend in with someone else’s template

Whether your story is classic, chaotic, queer, spiritual, hilarious, or all of the above – you want a space that feels like your voice is echoing off the walls. The right venue won’t just photograph well – it will resonate. It will mirror the love you’re celebrating and the life you’re building. Don’t compromise on that feeling.

Vendor Highlight: A Monique Affair

Wedding and Event Planning

Your venue isn’t just a location, it’s a container for one of the most intimate days of your life. Let it hold you, your story, and your love without compromise.

That’s why we love working with A Monique Affair – a wedding planning collective that sees the power in every love story. With decades of experience and a heart-first approach to celebration, their team brings ease, care, and intention to every event. Whether you’re dreaming big or keeping things beautifully simple, they’ll help you feel seen, supported, and centered in every decision.

And if you’re a part of the LGBTQ+ community, know this: they’ve got you. From day one, A Monique Affair has championed equality, inclusion, and authentic celebration – creating events where every couple feels not just welcomed, but honored.

We’re proud to recommend them to our brides, because your love deserves a team that understands just how sacred this moment really is.