A thorough site tour (virtual or in-person) of your wedding venue is essential to your happy wedding day. When touring the venue, use the wedding venue inspection checklist that you can find in our Wedding Ceremony Planning Guidebook to keep you focused on what’s logistically important. When you are done, you’ll have all of the details […]
Wedding Venue Comparison and Rate Sheet When Chris Wooten and I were engaged, I kept an extensive spreadsheet listing all of the venues we considered for our wedding. That thing was like a venue bible for me. I learned something pretty valuable during this process. Venues may seem similar on the surface, but they are […]
Here are some Washington DC wedding venues with picture-perfect wedding views of the Potomac, historical buildings and/or Washington DC monuments. For a true Washington DC view, you cannot beat this view of the White House and the Washington Monument from the Hay Adams Hotel. (Photo Credit: ABQ Journal) View of the Washington Monument from the […]
When you walk into your wedding venue, it’s easy to get swept up into your own wedding dream. You walk away knowing that you love the venue, but you cannot remember why. Here are seven items that affect the look and feel of your wedding. So consider tracking them on your wedding venue checklist. Venue’s Neighborhood – No matter […]
Selecting a wedding venue can be a daunting task. If you don’t ask all of the necessary questions, it can be an even more challenging task. You will find yourself calling back over and over to ask more questions — next thing you know, the venue is no longer available on your preferred date. Consider creating a […]
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, how do you know that the venue space is large enough to accommodate your wedding reception? To help you determine the minimum square footage required for your event venue, I have provided you with the wedding venue space planning key below. Room Size(Minimum Square Footage) Sit-Down […]
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.