Tips on choosing the right wedding venue.
 | When picking a wedding venue there are a thousand options and sometimes Thousands to consider. Some might want to Jet off to Europe and get married in one of the historic cities like Rome, while others would prefer the island atmosphere of the Caribbean or places further out like Hawaii. Some hotels have deals during this season so you will save money and it won't be difficult to negotiate a good deal since it is off-season. Many hotels have a Seasonal menu for those planning their winter wedding, it is appropriate to mix in those comfort foods with traditional dishes. These types of foods are a nice change from the usual and are sure to set your wedding apart from the rest! You can also incorporate some of those wonderful winter beverages such as hot chocolate or eggnog. Wedding Receptions Winter wedding locations that have holiday's like Thanksgiving or Christmas is ideal because it will allow for more people to attend. Most people will already be traveling around this time of the year so it will be easier for guests to travel to your wedding. As you are planning your winter get away keep in mind that your guests will have to travel far north if you live down south or the fact that everyone might be fighting the elements. Snow and sleet could possibly affect the flights so just make sure you do a lot of planning ahead of time. One thing these days that's on everyone's minds is the wedding reception's cost, some wedding statistics show that on average a typical American wedding can run up to $22,000, but having a winter wedding can save you up to 63%! This will leave you with some extra money to splurge on your honeymoon or would make a really nice down payment on that house you've had your eye on. Once you're surrounded by the pristine white snow, winter can truly be a beautiful background for your wedding. Why not have a Fire and Ice or Winter Wonderland theme especially when you're saving so much on rentals and lodging. Now once you have settled on having your wedding, you need to ask some very important questions. Whenever I talk to brides and grooms that start looking for wedding venues, all too often they fall in love with the beauty of the place and sign a contract before they've considered the more practical things. It makes sense -- who wants to look back and say only, "Well, it was practical"? I know things are built sometimes around emotions and who is more emotional than a soon to be bride? But unless the place is so magical that you're willing to plan your whole event around it, you shouldn't choose between wedding venues until you've decided approximately how many guests you're inviting and the size of your budget. You'll also need to decide if you want to have your ceremony and reception in the same place, or if you want an all-in-one wedding venue. I would suggest an All-In-One, wedding venue that provides an area for the reception and the wedding ceremony. Once you know these things, and you have a few wedding venues in mind that fit that budget and size, then it's time to start asking questions! Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax? Where will you take photographs? Is there a park nearby, or do the coordinators have recommended spots on the grounds? Who will be supervising and troubleshooting before the day of your wedding? Who will be supervising and troubleshooting on the day of your wedding? Can you meet them now? Where can your guests park? Are there extra fees for parking? Do they have valet parking? Is the wedding venue convenient to public transportation, especially in big cities? How long will it take your guests to get there? Especially in museums or private clubs, are there limitations on decorations? Do they limit food and drinks to only certain areas of the wedding venue? What's the decor like? Does it fit your style and wedding colors? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful? Do they have a limitation on which outside caterers you can use? Do they have adequate coat check and bathroom facilities? How close is the parking to the ceremony and reception rooms? What kind of deposits is required? If it's an outdoor location, do they have any backup plans for rain orother inclement weather? If they can't answer these simply questions, I strongly suggest you consider another location for your wedding reception. A place that will cover all these questions without any hesitation I'm sure is someone you'd strongly consider doing business with. That's why I strongly recommend a place we were able to find through a friend and best of all they somewhat local. They met all our needs and most importantly earned our trust and faith, and believe me you definitely want someone who is going to put their clients first. Because let's face it, they have to have your complete trust because this is going to be your Big Day!! Wedding Venues |
