Greetings
and welcome to our blog.
Planning
a wedding can be stressful at times when there seems to be endless details and
decisions to make. There are so many checklists and timelines to read, which
one is right for you? The reality is you have to pace yourself base on order of
importance and your finances. In this blog we will focus on the venue selection
and guest list.
Each individual
has their own top priorities when planning their wedding…Is the venue one of
the most important essentials of the day to you?
The best thing to do is not set your date first. You may fall in love with a venue,
however your ideal date is not available…then what do you do? If you have an
open mind during the search for a venue, their available date can determine
your wedding date. The rental rates and per person cost per guest may be
cheaper to host a wedding on a Friday or Sunday instead of a Saturday. In 2012
we had a handful of Thursday evening weddings as well. Have your ideal
date/month….however also have an open mind this can save you some money. Some
venues are currently booked going in 2015 so don’t wait on securing the one you
love with a deposit. During the planning process you will learn that deposits
and contracts are the key items to secure your date.
Have you
thought about the number of guests that you plan of attending your wedding?
This will play a role in the venue as well. Your venue should be able to accommodate your
estimated guest count comfortably. Remember the more guests you add the more
tables, line, centerpieces, etc…
Be prepared
putting together the guest list can be a headache! You may have to set a
specific amount of guests that you will allow your parents to invite and also
come to an agreement with your fiancé on the absolute final number of guests
that you will accommodate. Remember the numbers add up pretty quickly.
Consider meeting with a planner and getting some fine points on planning your wedding. Before you rule out hiring a planner at least meet with one whom is well knowledgeable in planning weddings professionally.
Happy
Planning!
