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First, once it is decided of how many guests plan on attending, couples need to look for “a venue that will have enough space to accommodate your entire party” (The Knot). The first hint to keep in mind for a wedding venue is how much space the venue provides for everything. Another thing to think about is the wedding program. If couples plan on having a reception at the same place, then it would be smart to also accommodate the space for the dance floor, band/DJ, and seating. Having space will help the flow on the day of the wedding.
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Thirdly, "when searching
for a venue, keep in mind the style and theme” (TLC).
These are key factors in selecting a venue. Choose a location
that is consistent with the style. For example, I knew I wanted a country
wedding. Therefore I looked and kept looking until I found this place called
the Stevenson Ridge. It has a country touch to the entire destination, with
barns and acres of grass etc. This venue would be able to match my style and
theme for my wedding I had envisioned.
Fourthly, if a couple is getting married at a separate location from the reception site, they want to make sure that your guest do not drive more than about 30 minutes
between both locations. With this couples may need to consider the traffic on that day
of the week. It is all about proximity. Proximity to lodging as well. If out of town guest are attending, be sure to pick a venue that have a variety of
hotels nearby.
Finally, couples must keep in mind about their budget! Select a venue that is up-front about their fees, deposits, service charges, and other charges. Some venues have a price that only covers certain features, however to make it easier upon couples, find a venue that includes or provides a setup, cleanup, tables, chairs, linens etc. Ideally the “venue should be about half of your budget” (The Nest).
Do not feel rushed when it comes to looking at
venues. The first place you find may be ideal or it could take looking at
another 5, 6 other venues to suit you perfectly.
Works Cited
Kemp, S., & Media, D. (n.d.). What Percentage of a Wedding Budget Goes to the Venue? - Budgeting Money. Budgeting Money - The Nest. Retrieved February 3, 2013, from http://budgeting.thenest.com/percentage-wedding-budget-goes-venue-25635.html
Obenschain, C. (n.d.). "How to Choose the Best Wedding Reception Site for Your Personality".TLC. Retrieved February 3, 2013, from http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/how-to-choose-best-wedding-reception-site.htm
Wedding Reception Planning: Finding a Wedding Reception Location. (n.d.). TheKnot.com. Retrieved February 3, 2013, from http://wedding.theknot.com/live-tv.aspx?bf=http%3a%2f%2fwedding.theknot.com%2fwedding-planning%2fwedding-reception-planning%2farticles%2ffinding-a-wedding-reception-location.aspx
First off congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI was excited to read what you have decided to plan for your wedding! Especially since my brother and his girlfriend have recently become engaged. I think your post about considering a venue has many good tips. The first one i noticed was having a tent for your outside wedding no matter what the weather predictions are. The last thing you want is a sudden down pour that was unpredicted to ruin your wedding. Better safe then sorry and get a tent just in case! I like your country wedding idea and the theme of your venue seems suiting. Where is the venue located? Did you end up booking the venue?
You use some good sources here...but I would also make sure to create a credit line for each image, just as you would create an in-text citation for a quote (naming any borrowed material as you use it).
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of advice here, and I think it's good, but it's too short to be fully developed. Maybe expand and have a whole discussion on the budget, for example. And a financial discussion could lead to real scholarly writing: why do families or couples spend money they can't afford on all the trappings of a wedding? What is the cultural rationale?
Thanks dear for these helpful tips for finding perfect wedding spots. All these major factors about venues play an important role in any wedding. That is the reason I booked one of beautiful party venues in Atlanta from trustworthy site Eventup.com. They always offer wonderful services at affordable rates.
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