So, here we are again — trying to navigate the nuances of wedding planning while waiting to see if the federal government is going to shut down. Here is a list of recommendations we learned while planning weddings during the last federal government shutdown a few years ago — (BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT) Know […]
Your guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so we have two downloads for you! Wedding Budget Worksheet ($5.99US). Before you determine your wedding guest list, you should get a sense of your financial comfort zone first. Here’s a very detailed excel spreadsheet that you can use to […]
Wedding Venue Comparison and Rate Sheet When Chris Wooten and I were engaged to be married (5,000 years ago), I kept an extensive spreadsheet listing the Washington DC area venues we considered for our wedding ceremony and reception. By the time we selected our wedding venue, that document had become a bit of a spreadsheet […]
If you are planning to get married at a hotel, here are some terms worth knowing before you sign a contract — Staffing — Catering Manager. This staff member works with the chef or catering representative to plan and organize all of the F&B (see below) for your wedding and/or event. Bellman (or the Porter […]
Now that you are engaged to be married, you will have to begin looking for a location for your wedding. Here is a list of very helpful blog posts we created to guide you as you secure that perfect venue to host your wedding day! 1. (Download) A Spreadsheet for Rating Wedding Venue Options 2. A Checklist to […]
Now that we have ushered in the new year, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! In the interest of time, you may want to call or e-mail some of the representatives at your preferred wedding venues to determine if they are a good fit. If you decide to call or e-mail first, you […]
A couple of weeks ago, I posted the “Do’s and Dont’s Related To Your Wedding Venue Agreement,” so I thought it was only appropriate to reprise a blog post I wrote a while back. It’s titled, “The Basic Information You Need on Your Wedding Venue Agreement.” This post doesn’t cover all of the clauses you […]
Have you ever felt that the person working with you on your event is speaking in another language? You are not alone, so here are some definitions for some of the common words used by event venue staff. What is AV? AV or audiovisual is the equipment used for slideshows, videos, music, lighting and sound […]
Now that you found your perfect wedding venue, it is time to get it signed, sealed and delivered. Here are some do’s and don’ts related to your wedding venue contract. Do proofread the agreement carefully. You want to ensure that your name, address, payment terms, and the wedding date and wedding time are correct. […]