How do you pick a venue when it comes to value for money?

Hi that will depend on your point of view:)

For us it was one that included the catering

Hi, we looked at lots of venues so we could compare them and find out what was important to us and where we would save money. Most venues do discount on a weekday but we wanted a Saturday so went for a beautiful quirky museum for daytime and hotel function for evening as the daytime was most important to us x

It really depends on what is important to you. Is it the food? Is it the backdrop? Is it the building? Do none of these matter but the cost does? Look at all options before you make a decision.

For us it was having everything in one place but some hotels tie you to booking rooms in addition for guests. We chose one that considered our needs not just pushing their business

That depends on your taste what you personally like etc , I think can have a beautiful wedding even on a budget x