It's exciting to plan your wedding. It's the start of a brand new chapter in your life that you can celebrate with your friends and family. When you are looking for a venue to hold your wedding and reception, there are a few things to consider. One of them is, what are you looking for in a venue? Do you want a separate place for your wedding and reception or do you want to have one venue for both?

If you would like to have your wedding at an outdoor rooftop wedding venue, here are some things you should look for.

Is the Venue Within Your Budget?

The first thing you should consider when thinking about holding an outdoor rooftop wedding is your budget. Many rooftop venues also offer an indoor space at their venue in case of inclement weather. This can add to the overall price of the venue.

Also, you might love the view from a roof at a luxury hotel in the downtown core but it may be more expensive than what you budgeted for. It's important to keep within your budget when deciding to book your venue because you will need to think about all the other costs associated with your wedding.

Can the Venue Hold All Your Guests?

Another thing you must consider is if the outdoor rooftop wedding venue has the capacity to hold all your wedding guests. While many rooftops may be large and could potentially handle the number of guests you have invited, the buildings you are thinking about might not.

If you plan to hold the entire wedding event on the rooftop, you need to think about space for the ceremony and reception. This means, seating and altar area that is large enough so everyone is comfortable sitting there, and a reception area where everyone has plenty of room at their tables for the dinner. It also means you need a space for dancing.

You also need to consider the layout of the venue. Is the rooftop laid out so that you can have separate areas for the ceremony and reception? Does the venue include an indoor space for the ceremony? Check into this ahead of time before picking a venue.

Where Is the Venue Located? 

Think about where the venue is located. What kind of view will you have there? When you are looking for an outdoor rooftop wedding venue the view is one of the most important aspects; after all, why have your wedding on a roof if you aren't looking at a great view? This is why the building's location is important.

Do you want a fantastic view of the skyline? Then perhaps the venue should be located in the downtown area. If you want great views of the ocean or lake, then finding a venue near the water is important.