Updated: September 11, 2024
When planning your special day, selecting the perfect venue can present a multitude of options and decisions. It is important to consider various factors such as the location, size, amenities, and pricing in order to find the ideal space for your celebration. With so many details to juggle, comparing venues can become quite overwhelming. To simplify this process, we have designed a comprehensive Venue Comparison Spreadsheet that will assist you in evaluating different venues and choosing the right one for your event.
Click here to download the free Venue Comparison Spreadsheet. You must be signed into your own Google account to download. Next, click on the file and then make a copy to save the spreadsheet to your own account.
The spreadsheet is designed to be comprehensive, so you can customize it to fit your wedding. So, if there’s something you don’t need, delete it or hide it. There are 20 rows to compare venues, although we suggest limiting your comparison to 5 or less to avoid becoming too overwhelming.
Here is an overview on how the spreadsheet works.
- Enter your total Guest Count in Cell B6. Knowing the guest count will help you decide if the venue is large enough for your needs.
- Add the Venue Name for each venue you want to compare in Column A. Each Venue Name will populate on the Venue Photo’s tab.
- Add the actual cost for each line in the appropriate column for each venue. We added 5 Columns at the end blank for you to add items. Feel free to add columns and rows if needed, but keep in mind that the formulas may need to be adjusted.
- Add any comments in the Additional Notes Column (Column BF) for each venue.
- The totals for each Venue will be displayed in Column BE
- Add Photos for each Venue in the Venue Photos Tab under the corresponding venue.
The Venue Comparison Spreadsheet is part of our Planning Tools Series. You can find lots of wedding planning resources to help you with your wedding planning over at https://happilyconnected.com/category/wedding-planning-tools/.
Visiting venues and not sure what questions to ask? Check out our blog on 101 Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue.
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Photo Credit: Knotting Hill Photography