Date or venue

The venue was most important for us and that it was a Saturday in May. But like everyone else said...whatever is more important to you.

What do each of them come with? If one comes with something like tables/chairs and the other does not, it's a huge difference. We looked at a venue that was more expensive than the one that we ended up with but that one had an entire room of decor to choose from. I would have saved a ton of money on that kind of stuff. Even if it was more expensive upfront, it would have balanced out.

I had to move venues as well (not due to the virus). We toured 5 places in one weekend and in the end decided that photo opportunities was really important. I am paying $4,000 for my photographer and I want it to be worth it. I was lucky that all 5 places had my date open since we had already bought my wedding band with the date engraved and sent the save the dates out.

I figured I still wanted my "dream wedding" or why spend the money. I didn't want to spend all this money on a wedding and have it not be what I wanted and so I did not want to compromise on venue. In your situation, I would be worried about having a venue only from 12-5. For me, I needed the place to allow all the plans and vendors I had already confirmed.

If you can make the nicer venue work, I would. Check with your bridal party and family and confirm a new date would work for them all so that everyone who is essential can make the new date.

Sorry you are dealing with this issue!