We have decided on our venue but....

I don't really know why you need your bridesmaid's stamp of approval for a venue, it's really up to the two of you, but if they want to see it I don't see a problem.

I see nothing wrong with bringing them! If you really value their opinion then you should see what they have to say. HOWEVER, this is YOUR day so if you love the venue and they end up not liking it, you need to make the final decision. Not everyone is going to have the same taste/style as you.

FH and I did not bring anyone, and we’re very happy with our decision. My parents weren’t happy about it, but we’re realizing throughout the planning process that asking too many people for opinions and advice makes you second guess yourself! My recommendation is to go with your gut and not bring anyone who cares what other people think, right?

I don't think you really need their approval, but if you want them to see it, I don't see anything wrong with that either. Do whatever you feel is right! It's your day!

I agree. I don’t think you need to bring them. Maybe they are family and it’s important that you get their approval but it is your day. If they don’t like it, would it change your mind? Do you really want to deal with that potential? I think it’s best to do what you and your FH want.

I think it's fine. My FI and I saw our venue alone the first time and then we did a tasting before we booked, I used that opportunity to bring my mom, MOH and one of my bridesmaids not because I needed their stamp of approval but because I wanted them to see the space and get their opinions because it's valuable to have an outside perspective (hence this forum) and now it's been super helpful when planning to have other people who have seen the space and can help me visualize decor and the way the flow of the day should be. My mom and MOH and bridesmaids are very interested and involved though so if that's the case with your bridesmaids as well then go for it. If you're concerned just give your venue a heads up that there will be additional guests at the viewing, it really should not be an issue.

Not weird at all! We went to see our venue twice by ourselves and then a 3rd time when we signed lol. Then we took our moms after we signed I think it's important for those helping you with things and ideas for them to be able to actually see the space. Just makes things easier! Hopefully your venue is cool enough and welcomes you multiple times.

You can bring whomever you want to see it, if you want their opinion. When I was my maid of honors, maid of honor, lol, she brought me, her mom, and wedding planner to see the venue before she signed w her husband.

You could bring whoever you want. We brought our parents after we signed the paperwork so they could get a feel of the place and try the food but it's not necessary to bring anyone either

We already signed but are bringing in an aunt for a tour. We've shown her pictures of the venue but not really sure she gets a good vision of what it is like. Her opinion is very important to my FW not that we'd change our minds at this point.

When we initially went to tour our venue my parents could only come and see it. His parents did come to a second tour to another place later that day. But in February(We signed in November) they had an open house so FH mom was able to come and see it and enjoy all the appetizers. That's all who I wanted to see the venue were our parents.

You don't have to bring them, but if you want to, go for it. Honestly it's your wedding and if people don't like the venue that's their choice. They should just be there for you Only my FH and I went when we visited our venue.

We had our two children, my grandma/grandpa, and my MOH met us there because she wanted to see it.

It was a fun experience and I am glad my MOH went.

It’s not weird but is a time commitment for you & them. I can get why you’d want your BMs to be excited with you but 1) I’d probably prefer they be surprised the day of, and 2) I wouldn’t risk any disappointing questions or concerns from my bridal party. After researching so many venues, my hubby & I were thrilled to love the same one and move into the next phase of planning! But if you really want your BMs to see it, go for it.

Is not weird if you bring them but would they opinion change your mind? If you’re looking for reassurance because you’re not sure then being them.

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if you’re looking for them to like it then don’t bring them. Everyone has a different taste and a lot of times venues don’t look the same way without any decor as they look on your wedding day.
I booked my venue without seeing it and then went on months later and saw it a couple of times on a short trip we took there. If you love it then don’t bring them!

The only people who have seen our venue are our parents- mine when they came to pay deposit and FHs when we were out to dinner. We decided not to show it off to too many people so as to not spoil the surprise.

Hi Lindsey Did you and your FS book the venue yet?