Category: Everything Wedding

Choosing a Venue

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Okay, so last week he popped the question….this week you are frantically searching for a venue for your wedding day. Take a deep breath, relax and know that you are going to find the perfect venue for your wedding day. There are many factors to consider when choosing a venue. First and most likely, time of year will play a very important part of the selection process. Venues with beautiful gardens for your ceremony are going to book fast. Whereas venues that do not have outdoor spaces for your ceremony usually are available a bit longer. Are you considering a winter wedding? Make sure that there is a backup plan for inclement weather. Will the venue post pone? Charge you more? These and more are all questions you need ask? Here is the short list of things to look for in a venue:

-Character, does the venue have the character you are seeking to work with your theme and color scheme?

-Does the venue offer catering or rental only?

-If the venue is a rental only, must you use their approved caterers? or can you bring your own?

-Does the venue include tables, chairs, china, silverware, glassware etc?

-If the venue offers catering, will you get a complimentary tasting prior to the wedding date?

-Is the venue handicapped accessible for your grandparents or others that may need it?

-Is there sufficient parking?

-Are there hotels nearby that can accommodate your out of town guests?

-Is the venue too big? If you are having a wedding for 75 guests you really don’t want to be in a room that holds 300. Same goes for a wedding for 300, make sure you have plenty of room to dance the night away.

-Are the restrooms tastefully done?

-How many hours are you booking the event for? Is there an overtime charge?

-Are there picture perfect settings?

-What is the payment policy?

-Are candles or open flames allowed?

-Are you the only event of the day? This is really important if you are planning a huge set up. Your decorator will need the time!

-Is there a place for you and your new husband to relax a few moments before your entry into the ballroom?

Use your intuition. Choosing a wedding venue is an exciting journey and one that you want to enjoy and remember for years to come!

-Guy Wedding Planner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picking A Wedding Date

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Starting today I will be blogging once a week on wedding etiquette for today’s bride. By no means do I consider myself an expert in the field, rather, someone who has had the opportunity many times to assist one plan a wedding. Hopefully you will find my blogs to be helpful as you plan your dream wedding day.

 

Topic One

Picking a Wedding Date: What To Do!

Okay, your groom has been down on bended knee, opened the little black box (or tiffany blue) and placed a gorgeous amount of bling on your finger! You IMMEDIATLY start to think about a wedding date. Oh My, will I have time to plan! Will his long distance cousins attend? Is the venue I so want available? Should it be Summer or Spring, Winter or Fall or how about a wedding either on or near a major holiday! My answer has always been the same. Venue shop first! You don’t want your heart broken if the date is not available at the venue of your dreams. Also consider the following:

-Do you want lush spring flowers like tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lily of the valley or Peonies you better get married in April or May or you may go broke purchasing these in the fall or they may not be available at all!

-If you are considering a Sunday wedding-Is is Super Bowl Sunday (I have had this happen 2 times in my career)!

-Is the minister or church you would like to get married in available?

-Should it be on on Holiday like New Years Eve? (I say why not, it is a wonderful party)

-Are there any graduations for family members scheduled for that May - June date you would like?

-Is the venue of your dreams available (some book 2 years out)

-Is someone on either side expecting a baby

-Will your date conflict with school schedules (kids at the wedding)

-Can you get the best deal for your dream honeymoon to Bora Bora?

-Will I get a discount if I choose a date a certain venue may have?

-Are you Jewish and want a Saturday wedding? Many Rabbi’s will not marry you until sunset which could mean you are having a 9:00PM ceremony in the long summer months

These and more are considerations when choosing a wedding date. No matter what date you choose, don’t stress out! Bottom line, at the end of the day you will have married your prince and walked into the sunset to begin your new life together. Also, try our advance venue search, it is wonderful!

http://www.premierbridemaryland.com/reception_search.php

-Guy Wedding Planner