How to Tell If a Venue Is Truly All-Inclusive — or Just Says It Is

Nov 29

“All-inclusive” is one of the most used — and most misunderstood — terms in the wedding industry.

Couples see it on websites, brochures, and ads everywhere. But once they start touring venues, many quickly discover that all-inclusive can mean very different things depending on where you go.

Some venues offer true, comprehensive all-inclusive packages that simplify the entire planning process.
Others… offer chairs and call it a day.

If you're a newly engaged couple planning a wedding in Oklahoma, here’s how you can confidently tell whether a venue is truly all-inclusive — or just using it as a marketing term.

1. A True All-Inclusive Venue Covers the Essentials — Not the Extras

A venue that is genuinely all-inclusive takes care of the foundational elements of your wedding day — the pieces you cannot go without.

At a minimum, a truly all-inclusive venue should provide:

A professional coordinator
A custom wedding cake
Catering options or the flexibility to bring in your own
An MC or event host
Tables, chairs, linens, napkins, chargers, and décor
Full setup and takedown
Ceremony + reception spaces
Private getting-ready suites

If a venue claims to be “all-inclusive” but only offers the space and basic furniture, it’s not all-inclusive — it’s a rental venue with add-ons.

Rose Briar Place offers all of the above in every package because that’s what all-inclusive should actually mean: everything essential, taken care of.

2. Beware of Venues With Endless Add-On Fees

One of the biggest red flags?
A venue that advertises inclusivity… but charges for every small detail.

Common add-ons disguised as “customization” include:

Charges for linens
Fees for setup or cleanup
Extra costs for chairs or décor
Cake-cutting fees
Ceremony fees
Audio/visual fees
Required vendor add-ons

A truly all-inclusive venue provides ease and clarity, not a surprise invoice filled with line items you didn’t expect.

At Rose Briar Place?
Your linens, napkins, chargers, décor options, coordination, MC, and cake are all included — with no hidden fees.

3. Ask How Many Vendors You’ll Still Need to Hire

Here’s a simple test:
If you still have to hire five to ten vendors after booking your venue, it’s NOT all-inclusive.

A venue that is truly all-inclusive removes the need to book multiple essential vendors.
What should still be on your list?
Only three things:

Florist
Photographer
Bartending service

Venues that are not all-inclusive will require you to book:

A coordinator
A baker
A caterer
An MC or DJ
Rental companies
Décor providers
Setup/cleanup teams
Ceremony management
…which takes TIME, MONEY, and ENERGY.

Rose Briar Place eliminates nearly all of that — so couples walk in knowing their biggest decisions are already handled.

4. Pay Attention to What’s Already on Display During Tours

When you walk a venue, look for clues.

What do the tables look like?
Do they show linens, chargers, napkins, or centerpieces?
Or are you looking at bare tables with a reminder you’ll need to “rent your décor elsewhere”?

At Rose Briar Place, every photo you see — linens, napkins, chargers, eucalyptus greenery, centerpieces, glassware — is INCLUDED.
Not rented.
Not added on.
Included.

That’s what real all-inclusive looks like.

5. Coordination Should Never Be a Luxury Upgrade

Some venues will offer a coordinator… for an extra fee.
Some will offer a “venue manager,” which is NOT the same thing.
And others won’t offer coordination at all.

A true all-inclusive venue includes an experienced day-of coordinator who handles:

Your full wedding timeline
Vendor communication
Rehearsal direction
Ceremony cues
Reception flow
Décor placement guidance
Problem solving before anything reaches you

Your wedding day should not be a DIY production.
All-inclusive means someone else takes the reins — so you can enjoy the day you’ve been waiting for.

Rose Briar Place includes a professional coordinator with every package.

6. All-Inclusive Should Feel Easy From Day One

If the planning process feels complicated, time-consuming, or confusing… it’s not truly all-inclusive.

Here's what planning with a real all-inclusive venue SHOULD feel like:

Fewer decisions to make
Fewer vendors to manage
Clear timelines
Transparent pricing
Support every step of the way
Confidence that your day is handled

Most couples who tour Rose Briar Place say the same thing:
“I had no idea planning could be this easy.”

That’s the power of a real all-inclusive venue.

7. Read the Reviews — They Reveal the Truth

Search for:
“all-inclusive,” “stress-free,” “smooth,” “easy,” “organized,” “cared for,” “everything included.”

At Rose Briar Place, you’ll find hundreds of five-star reviews raving about the experience — because all-inclusive isn’t a label here.
It’s a system.
A standard.
A promise.

It’s why Rose Briar Place is one of the highest-rated and most-reviewed wedding venues in the state of Oklahoma.

That doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because our all-inclusive model works.

Final Thoughts: All-Inclusive Should Actually Mean… All-Inclusive

Your venue should make wedding planning easier, not harder.
It should reduce stress, not create more.
And it should include the essentials — not upcharge you for them.

At Rose Briar Place, all-inclusive means:

A team who cares
Essentials handled
No hidden fees
A seamless planning experience
A venue that makes your wedding unforgettable

If you’re ready for an Oklahoma wedding venue that actually delivers on the promise of all-inclusive, Rose Briar Place is here to make your day effortless from the moment you book.