Planning a Bridal Shower in Pompano? How to Choose the Right Venue for the Special Day

You could find a venue that you absolutely love, only to find that there’s no availability for your event in the weeks leading up to your wedding. Many popular venues are booked several months to a year in advance. For the best chance of landing your dream bridal shower spot, start your search early – pretty much as soon as you’ve posted that picture of the ring to Instagram.

Typically, only the wedding party, relatives, and a few close friends of the bride are invited to the bridal shower. That means you don’t want to have your guests struggle to access the location. If you’re expecting guests from out of town, consider a location that is within a reasonable distance from the airport or a nearby hotel. Consider what the parking situation looks like (is there a place for Uber or Lyft to drop people off, or wait to pick them up?).

Ultimately, you’ll want to choose a venue that is easy for out-of-town guests to find, rather than a place that’s off the beaten path.

A bridal shower is typically more intimate than the wedding itself, but there can still be a significant number of people to accommodate. Your desired venue will need an exact headcount to determine the menu, seating arrangements, and deposits. You don’t want to make your guests uncomfortable by squeezing 50 of them into a space intended for 20 (which is not only uncomfortable, but also in violation of fire safety codes).

Alternatively, having a space that’s too big may fit everyone more than comfortably, but the unnecessary space can be distracting and keep people from coming together as a group. It lacks the cozy, intimate vibe that many brides want.

Whatever the size of your shower guest list, a venue that is adequately designed to handle that number is crucial.

Let’s be honest: weddings can be a bit expensive, depending on the type you want. From the dress to the venue, the photography, and yes, the shower venue, you’ll have to prioritize what matters most to you. Where would you like most of your money to go? A bridal shower is important, but if you’d rather spend more money on the dress or the photos, which will last a lifetime, that may automatically eliminate several venue options from your list.

When you consider the type of bridal shower you want, remember that some places have rental fees for their spaces, which may or may not include tables, chairs, parking, catering, and more. These are important questions to ask as you begin your search. Always ask for “big picture pricing” before signing any contracts or putting a deposit down.

What kind of shower do you want? If you felt torn choosing a wedding theme, the bridal shower is an opportunity to implement your next best choice. Consider whether it will be casual or formal; indoor or outdoor; daytime or evening; the sky is truly the limit when it comes to choosing a bridal shower aesthetic. Knowing these details ahead of time will help narrow down the choices when it comes to planning your event.

No one knows the wedding industry like wedding planners. They’re the people who can make recommendations based on your personal style, budget, size of your guest list, and more. You’re already planning for a bigger event: the wedding itself. Hiring a wedding planner to help with the shower details can help take a load off your plate.

Before you commit to a particular venue, consider additional details that matter to you, such as:

• Backdrops for great Instagram photos
• Customizable catering (important for anyone on your guest list with specific dietary needs)
• The ability to bring your own alcohol
• Exclusive use of the venue for total privacy
• Curfews for later event times.

You may want to order your must-haves in terms of priority to help narrow down your venue choices.