Affordable Wedding Venues for Rent in Seattle, WA

You might be asking yourself: How can I have an affordable wedding? Doesn’t this contradict everything we have been taught about weddings? Fortunately, as the city expands, so do wedding venue offers. There are more and more options that will not have you being disappointed by the price. Seattle offers many affordable locations to get married in, and you can expect to focus on the important things during your wedding day rather than the money. Isn’t that quite a relief? We hope you had the chance to look through our list of budget-friendly venues and you have some idea of what you’d like to rent for your special day. But before you decide anything for sure, let us take you through the venue renting process and give you some friendly advice on how to rent affordably.

How to rent affordable wedding venues 

Affordable means different things to everyone. Some people will be asking: how do I plan a wedding on a $5000 budget? Others will expand the price range to $10000. It’s safe to say that these costs are still relatively low, compared to the average wedding cost of $28000 according to The Knot. However, you shouldn’t worry too much about the average cost. We know plenty of people who’ve had beautiful budget-friendly weddings and are still very happy! But let’s get down to business; what should you be looking for when trying to rent an affordable wedding venue?

• Think through your guest list. Now, we are not suggesting you cross your least favorite family member off the list (although that’s one way of making the guest list slimmer), but we recommend making sure that you have all the important guests invited first. If you throw a wedding for your close family and closest friends, then no one outside your inner circle will have a right to be upset. Just keep in mind any children or potential plus ones. Preferably, have all your guests RSVP as soon as possible, and make sure they let you know if any extra people will come with them. Remember that you will pay per guest in many cases, so minimizing the guest list will work very well in your favor.
• Decide on the type of venue that you would like to rent, as well as if the wedding ceremony and reception should take place in the same building. Having everyone in the same spot for the entire event will  reduce the costs, and exclude any time issues that may come up during your Big Day. It’s not only budget-friendly - it’s also an option that minimizes stress and potential mishaps. 
• Music-wise, opt for a DJ instead of a band. And if you can, try to get your friends or family to handle the music, if it’s not too much of a problem. Live musicians are rather more costly than DJs. But having a DJ is just as great as having live musicians. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is ensuring  that the sound system works properly and that everything is ready and set up for the day.
• Setting up the catering and refreshments. Have you considered getting external catering? If you feel brave enough - you can cook and bake your own food (along with some help from the family, of course). If not, you can always try to order through someone you know, or negotiate a discount with the caterer. Of course, it’s not always a cheaper option, so compare the prices before you decide to rent the space. As for the beverages, you can always try a BYOB option and get alcohol at a much lower price from the local store. There are many ways to reduce the costs significantly!
• Book off-season. It’s no secret that summer is the high season for a wedding, and it also means that it’s the most expensive time to book venues and celebrate. Although the colder months are not so popular among couples for weddings, if you plan to celebrate indoors, it might not be a huge problem. During this time, it’s also easy to negotiate prices since hosts don’t have too many people who want to rent the venues, and they prefer to have someone rent the space, rather than nobody at all. 
• Lastly, try to decorate with homemade decorations where you can to reduce the cost of decor. Dollar stores offer plenty of options for DIY decor, which you can make a long time before the wedding and set aside until the Big Day arrives.

Do you feel ready to book the wedding location of your dreams? Then make sure to search for one of the beautiful venues here on Tagvenue, and if you still need some more wedding venue advice then keep reading the FAQ, or message us directly. Now go and book the perfect wedding venue in Seattle!