Venue Decision

Am I overthinking this, or is there actually a reason I haven't booked this venue yet?

Get a clear look at everything you've learned about the venue, including the details that still need answers before you book.

Without having to remember what was said, what was promised, or what you still need to ask.

10+Years in weddings
500+Weddings coordinated
50+Practical wedding tips

Here's what comparing your venues could actually look like.

Two venues can give you completely different quotes. Here’s what it looks like when you can actually compare what you’re getting, what costs extra, and what you still need to ask.

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01What would each venue really cost?
Hartwell Manor
$28,200

Working total · not a final quote

Full estate access, bridal suite, tables and chairs

Still to confirm: service charges, catering and bar minimums

Willowmere Garden Estate
$14,700

Working total · not a final quote

Garden space, folding chairs and basic setup

Still to confirm: rentals, weather backup and outside-vendor costs

A lower rental price doesn't always mean a lower wedding total.
02What would you have to work around?
Hartwell Manor
Preferred caterer list

In-house bar only

Fewer outside-vendor choices

Ask: Which vendors are required, and are minimums involved?

Willowmere Garden Estate
Licensed caterers welcome

Outside bartender required

More flexibility, more coordination

Ask: What licenses, insurance and staffing are required?

The rules can change what you're able to plan, not just what you spend.
03How would the day actually work?
Hartwell Manor
10 hours

Rental access · capacity 150

More time on-site

Confirm setup, cleanup and vendor arrival windows

Willowmere Garden Estate
8 hours

Rental access · capacity 130

Less time on-site

Confirm whether extra hours are available and at what cost

Two hours can matter when you're planning photos, dinner and cleanup.
04What haven't you gotten an answer to?
Hartwell Manor
Not yet asked

Plates, glassware, flatware and linens?

An open question, not a confirmed inclusion

Ask for an itemized list before assuming rentals are covered

Willowmere Garden Estate
Not yet asked

Plates, glassware, flatware and linens?

An open question, not a confirmed inclusion

Ask who provides, delivers and sets up each item

The questions you haven't asked yet could change your plans or your total.
05What did you love, and what gave you pause?
Hartwell Manor
“Felt like home the moment we walked in.”

Personal impression

No concern entered yet

Keep your own impressions beside the facts

Willowmere Garden Estate
“Gorgeous garden light in the afternoon.”

Personal impression

Concern: no indoor rain backup

Remember the feeling without losing sight of the practical details

Your favorite doesn't have to check every box. Know what you're willing to compromise on.
Professional guidance, right when you need it
A little venue advice

A venue doesn't have to check every box to be the right one, but it's worth knowing which things you're willing to compromise on and which ones could affect your wedding plans.

Wedding Studio includes guidance as you work through your plans, so you can learn what matters while you're making decisions.

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Soleil
Your Wedding Studio AI Assistant

A little more clarity. A lot less work.

Your venue paperwork,
without all the typing.

Upload a venue proposal, pricing guide, or contract and let Soleil help organize the important details, identify unanswered questions, and prepare information for your Venue Decision Kit.

Review what she finds, make any changes, and approve the information you want to save.

A REAL LOOK INSIDE

From your venue document to the details you choose to keep.

Upload your venue document.

Soleil can review supported PDF proposals, pricing guides, and contracts.

PDF only · Up to 5 MB · Maximum 30 pages
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Less entering information. More actually planning your wedding.

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WHAT MAKES WEDDING STUDIO DIFFERENT

It starts with your wedding.

Not another giant checklist to work through. See how your plans can help you figure out what to ask, and what you can afford.

VENUE DECISION KIT

You're not planning the same wedding as everyone else. Why ask the same questions?

Start with what matters to you. Your wedding details help bring relevant questions into focus, alongside the essentials every couple should ask.

01 · YOUR WEDDING

Tell us a little about your plans

02 · QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING

Here's what you'd want to confirm

What's the rain backup for an outdoor ceremony?
Are outside caterers allowed, and are there extra fees?
What are the payment and cancellation terms?

Examples only. Wedding Studio's actual question logic and essential questions remain the source of truth.

Instead of wondering what you forgot to ask, you can walk into that venue conversation with a better idea of what matters.

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AI Prompt PackBetter prompts for the questions you're already asking.
A LOOK INSIDE WEDDING STUDIO

Which part of wedding planning are you stuck on?

Choose the question that sounds most like you. See what that looks like inside Wedding Studio.

What if you could finally see all the differences together?

Compare the prices, packages, rules, and your own notes without going back through every brochure and email. You might realize the cheaper venue needs more rentals, or the one you love has a restriction you hadn’t considered.

See what you’re actually getting before you put down a deposit.

HERE’S WHERE I’D START
Venue Decision Kit would be a great place to start.

Keep your favorite venues side by side, including working costs, what's included, restrictions, and the questions you still need answered before booking.

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Behind the Wedding Studio

Real wedding experience. Real couples.

Here’s who’s behind the advice, and what couples have said about working with her.

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A note from behind the scenes

Meet Alyssa.

After years of working weddings, I’ve seen how often couples find out about extra costs, venue rules, and little details after they’ve already booked.

I wanted couples to have a place to sort through all of that before making decisions. You’re still planning your own wedding. You just have a little more guidance along the way.

Plan it yourself. Never plan it alone. 💙

Real weddings. Real clients.

What couples have said about working with Alyssa.

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Cancún beach and turquoise Caribbean water
A little launch bonus

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Eligible purchases include entries for a chance to win a six-night, all-inclusive Cancún honeymoon for two.

We're limiting the giveaway to an early-closure trigger of 1,500 unique eligible participants. If that number is reached before December 31, both entry methods close early under the Official Rules.

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Compare venues, see how your budget could work, get practical wedding advice, and ask better questions with AI.

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Venue Decision Kit — See how your favorites compare, what's included and what still needs an answer.

Budget Playground — Compare three ways to divide your budget before committing to expenses.

Wedding Details — Get 50+ practical tips organized around the wedding you're planning.

AI Prompt Pack — Turn your own details and questions into more specific prompts for an AI assistant.

Soleil AI assistant — AI assistance inside Wedding Studio.

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One-time purchaseNo monthly subscriptionLifetime access

Compare your favorite venues, see what’s included, and keep track of what you still need to ask before booking.

Soleil AI assistance is included with the Starter Bundle, not this standalone kit.

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About the honeymoon

Six nights in Cancún.
For the two of you.

Picture six nights together in Cancún, with your meals, drinks and airfare taken care of.

The intended resort is Beloved Playa Mujeres, a couples-only, all-inclusive resort just north of Cancún. Spend your days at the beach or by the pool, order breakfast to your room, and choose where you want to eat that evening.

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Beach and pools

A couples-only resort on the beach, with three pools to choose from.

02

Meals and drinks included

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and premium drinks are included in your stay.

03

24-hour room service

Order food to your room whenever you like. Room service and a stocked minibar are included.

04

Beach and pool service

Order drinks and snacks from your beach chair or pool lounger.

05

A hydrotherapy visit

The intended resort currently includes one Aqua Viva hydrotherapy experience per person during your stay.

06

Activities included

Non-motorized water sports and resort activities are available between the beach and pool.

These highlights describe the intended resort. Amenities may change before travel and are not guaranteed features of a comparable alternative.

Approximate prize value
$8,000

6 nights / 7 days · All-inclusive stay · Round-trip airfare · Airport transfers

Travel in 2027 or 2028

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