What Kind of Wedding Venue You Should Have, Based on Your Typical Date Night

Your wedding is all about celebrating your unique love story, which is why everything (including the venue) should reflect just that. If you're not sure where to begin your wedding venue search or if you're having trouble narrowing down your list, consider what you and your partner love to do. Your typical date night can help you decide where to exchange vows. If you're more of an order-in couple, then maybe a grand destination wedding isn't the right fit for you. Instead, consider a hometown celebration. Or if you and your partner love to be outdoors, perhaps a wedding in the woods is the best choice. To help with your search, we've rounded up a few classic date-night activities and paired them with corresponding wedding venues. Read on to see what kind of venue you should have, based on your go-to date night—and then head over to The Knot to book your ideal spot.

Typical Date: Beach Day

Ideal Venue: Waterfront Location

A typical date for you and your partner is hitting up the beach—so why change that now? Say "I do" in front of your favorite people at your favorite place. It's a fun way to infuse your love story into your wedding day. Plus, the scenic view will provide a gorgeous backdrop for all of your wedding photos. More about that #LakeLife? Exchange vows at a lakefront ceremony for a super beautiful (and super personal) ceremony.

Typical Date: Dinner at High-End Restaurant

Ideal Venue: Glam Space

If you love to spoil each other with a nice dinner out, a glam space is a great fit for you and your partner. Get married in an elegant ballroom or a scenic historic building that will reflect your mutual appreciation of the fabulous things in life. Treat your guests to a luxe wedding ceremony and reception, and they'll walk away saying, "That was so them."

Typical Date: Checking Out a New Neighborhood Hotspot

Ideal Venue: Destination

You and your partner are the adventurous type, which means a typical date night is checking out the newest hotspot in town (like that hip cocktail bar or chic sushi place). Since you love to try new things and shake up your routine, exchanging your vows in a beautiful far-off destination might be your best bet. Planning a destination wedding can take extra coordination, but we've got you covered with our wedding destination planning tips.

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Typical Date: Movie Night at Home

Ideal Venue: Hometown Hotspot

If you and your partner are homebodies, don't fight it! Embrace who you are as a couple on your wedding day. Throw an intimate backyard bash à la 13 Going on 30 with your family and friends. If you don't have the space to accommodate your guest list, consider renting out a space close to your home like a local ranch, garden or building that's special to you. It's a sweet way to celebrate your love for each other.

Typical Date: Reading in a Coffee Shop

Ideal Venue: Sentimental Space

Maybe a typical date for you and your partner is cozying up in a coffee shop and reading a book or maybe it's visiting your favorite museum. Either way, it's clear you're sentimental, which means your venue should be as well. Get married at your favorite library, your go-to brewery or your first date spot. Whatever you pick will add an extra-special touch to your wedding day.

Typical Date: Hiking

Ideal Venue: Outdoors

Is your go-to date something active like hiking, biking or kayaking? Embrace your shared affinity for nature by exchanging vows somewhere outdoors. Whether you go for a boho ceremony in a forest, a casual wedding on a mountain or an electric desert celebration is totally up to you. Need some help? Check out our comprehensive guide on how to plan an outdoor wedding.

Typical Date: Concert

Ideal Venue: Rustic Romance

If you and your S.O. love your local live music scene, consider getting married in a rustic wedding venue. Spaces like a barn, winery, ranch or farm are just the right combination of personal and trendy—just like your favorite artist's concert. A rustic venue will show off your personality and can accommodate a variety of wedding styles.