A thorough site tour (virtual or in-person) of your wedding venue is essential to the success of your wedding day. You should make sure that you are taken on the tour with a representative from the venue. And, you should do your research in advance to ensure that you are able to ask the best questions possible.
Wedding Venue Comparison and Rate Sheet The Value of a Good Spreadsheet for Comparing and Rating Wedding Venues When Chris Wooten and I were engaged, I kept an extensive spreadsheet of venues we considered for our wedding. This spreadsheet was very detailed. It compared and rated wedding venue options for more than 30 venues in […]
When you walk into a potential wedding venue, it’s easy to get swept away in your own wedding daydream. You can practically see the décor, hear the music, and imagine yourself walking down the aisle. You leave knowing you loved the venue . . . but later, you can’t quite remember why.
Finding a Wedding Venue Can Be a Daunting Task And, if you don’t ask all of the necessary questions, the process can take a lot longer than it should. You will find yourself calling venues back over and over to ask more questions, and the next thing you know, the venue is no longer available […]
After you find that perfect venue, you want to ensure that it is truly yours. So make sure that your venue contract has the basic information necessary to avoid last minute budget-busters and/or snafus.
When you step into an empty ballroom or tent, it’s easy to be dazzled by the open space, but looks can be deceiving. A room that feels enormous when it’s empty can suddenly feel tight and overcrowded once tables, chairs, dance floors, buffets, and guests are added. So, how can you confidently determine whether a […]
Checking out the hotel on your own is okay, but making a site visit appointment with a hotel salesperson(and your wedding planner) is even better. Here is a recommended checklist that you can take with you on your site visit.