{"id":5843,"date":"2024-05-23T12:43:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T02:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/?p=5843"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T00:08:57","slug":"free-wedding-venue-comparison-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/free-wedding-venue-comparison-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Wedding Venue Comparison Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||52px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LOVE-sign-Wedding-Photography.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;LOVE sign Wedding Photography&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LOVE sign Wedding Photography&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||5px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||4px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;32px||4px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||41px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Congratulations! You\u2019re newly engaged and beginning to dream of your perfect wedding day with your fianc\u00e9. But where should you start with your wedding planning?<\/p>\n<p>Getting started can be the trickiest part for most couples. You don\u2019t always know what you\u2019re looking for and you may not know what questions to ask!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where Should I Start with my Wedding Planning?<\/h2>\n<p>First you&#8217;ll next you\u2019ll need to sit down with your partner and make sure you\u2019re on the same page when it comes to your wedding planning timeline and your total wedding budget.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Why do I Need a Wedding Budget?<\/h3>\n<p>Ensuring you\u2019re aligned on the details of your wedding expenses and having a comprehensive planner (like our free <a href=\"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/ultimate-wedding-budget-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wedding budget spreadsheet<\/strong><\/a>) to keep things on track is key to making sure your special day unfolds beautifully, while keeping your finances on track for a stress-free celebration.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wedding-Ceremony-Vows.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Wedding Ceremony Vows&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Wedding Ceremony Vows&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Magical-First-Bridal-Dance.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Magical First Bridal Dance&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Magical First Bridal Dance&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||4px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;32px||4px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||41px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What&#8217;s the Next Step in Wedding Planning?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve established your wedding budget and wedding guest list <span>it\u2019s time to get stuck into the nitty gritty aspects of exactly where you&#8217;re going to hold your grand celebration. Enter our free venue comparison spreadsheet &#8211; an Excel spreadsheet template that acts as a venue comparison worksheet!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to look for your perfect ceremony and reception venue before you get too far down the wedding planning rabbit hole. Once this major piece of the puzzle is locked in, everything else can fall into place around your chosen location and date.<\/p>\n<p>The average amount of time a couple has from booking their wedding venue to their actual wedding day is 12 \u2013 18 months. But there&#8217;s quite a lot to do in this time so it&#8217;s best to get started sooner rather than later!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is Included in a Venue&#8217;s Wedding Package?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you start enquiring with and touring wedding venues, you\u2019ll soon find that each venue has different package inclusions, pricing and selling points.<\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s a good idea to have a think about what is important to yourself and your partner for the big day before your begin browsing.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for a venue that offers both ceremony and reception so friends and relatives don\u2019t need to worry about transport in between? Is delicious, premium food and beverage a major focus for you? Would you like a complimentary tasting of the menu before the big day? Are you looking for venue exclusivity for your entire wedding day, so your celebration is private and event timings are flexible? What happens if the weather isn&#8217;t ideal &#8211; are there alternative locations for your ceremony and photos?<\/p>\n<p>These are all important things to keep in mind during your wedding venue comparison. 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Plus the Google Sheet spreadsheet has multiple columns for the ultimate venue comparison.\u00a0Simply fill in the Venue Name at the top and then tick which inclusions apply.<\/p>\n<p>To get you started, we have even added in all of Bramleigh Estate\u2019s numerous <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bramleigh-Estate-Hamptons-Package.pdf\"><strong>Estate Wedding Package<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0inclusions for you.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know Bramleigh Estate includes complimentary fresh seasonal white and green floral centrepieces for all your wedding guest tables? We also include 30 minutes of canapes and pre-reception beverages for every reception package!\u00a0There are also no additional fees for holding your wedding ceremony onsite with us, with indoor and outdoor options available and up to 100 white Americana chairs included. Plus we only hold one event each day meaning our venue is exclusively yours for your entire wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>We really do mean our wedding package is all-inclusive! You\u2019ll be able to see these inclusions on our free venue checklist which is sure to become one of your most important wedding planning tools.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to know more about our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bramleigh-Estate-Hamptons-Package.pdf\"><strong>Estate Wedding Package<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or Bramleigh Estate,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/contact\/\"><strong>book a site inspection<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>with one of our Wedding Specialists today. 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