Blank Slate to Final Beauty : tips for choosing your wedding venue

article courtesy of MyWedding.com

Wedding planning is now in full swing, and it’s time to choose a venue to host your special day. Popular locations often book dates a year or more in advance, so you must reserve your wedding date as soon as possible. But before you can do that, you and your fiancé must visit each venue and make a final decision on the perfect one. However, walking into an undecorated facility can feel overwhelming. It is difficult to envision your wedding décor and unique pizzazz on such a blank slate. But, there are some things you can do to help spark your imagination and truly conceptualize the final beautiful product while visiting.

It may go without saying, but before visiting a potential wedding location, make sure you book an appointment. You want to be able to take your time and discuss any questions you may have with the events coordinator. When scheduling, try to visit at the same time of day (and day of the week, if possible) you plan to have your wedding. That way it will be easier to really see what you have in mind with similar natural lighting and other environmental influences.

Before visiting, be sure to discuss with your partner any particular elements you desire and are looking for in your location of choice. Write down a list of any questions or concerns you may have and bring it along with you. It is all too common to get caught up in the amazing views and atmosphere and not remember anything when asked if you have any questions. And in order to avoid confusion later on in the decision making process, write down the answers to every question for each venue.

To continue reading the great tips for choosing your wedding venue, please
visit pages 5-6 in the August issue of The Best Wedding Sites Magazine.

Photograph courtesy of Lauren Methia Photography
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