One venue says their rental fee is $1500. Another venue says their rental fee is $1400. But,… The $1500 venue has silver chiavari chairs and neutral linen. The $1400 venue has black banquet chairs and charges for the linen. Let’s say you need to rent ten 60″ round tablecloths, and 100 chiavari chairs. …
So, let’s be practical. First! 38-45% of your total wedding budget is for your venue. Don’t visit a venue that is not within these limits. Second: Decide if you prefer an outdoor – waterfront, beach, mountains, lawn, or garden ceremony or Indoor – (fewer weather contingencies)- fireplace, large window, a historic mansion, or a place…
Why not do what we do, and offer your ladies heel protectors. Trust me, they will love that you were considerate of their shoe investment. Details!
I have tried many different companies for wedding stationery and I have even created my own. Some have great designs, but sub-standard quality. Others have great quality, but few designs. Minted has it all; lots of design styles to fit every taste, and excellent stock quality. You select your design, personalize your data, load in…
Using today’s technology, RSVP cards are obsolete for most weddings. Unless you are having a formal, after five wedding in a posh cathedral, omit RSVP cards from your budget. Instead, leave room on your invitation for: “Please RSVP by (date) on our website at www.the site.com.you-and-your fiance” or “So that we may properly prepare for…
I like to recommend that all stationery for your wedding have a running theme, design, color palette, etc. I call it “Suite Stationery”. Starting with your Save-the-Date announcement, you are setting the tone for your wedding. People will begin to assess the type of wedding, your style, your personality, and even what they will wear…
For the ceremony florals, bring photos of your venue ceremony site, and your color palette, including your invitations, bouquets, bridesmaids dresses, and grooms’ attire. Use a Pinterest Board that shows your entire color palette. Then for the reception, show the proposed tablescapes. Be sure to include ALL tables; head table or sweetheart table, cake table,…
Make “reserved” signs on the aisle end seats with their name and photo on it. This way your Ushers and/or Hostesses can direct your “special guests” to their seats. This is also a good tip for your “handicapped” guests. Mark a convenient seat just for them, so they know you considered their needs. Also, reserve…
Take a thumb drive of your photos and have them run during the social or cocktail hour. This gives your guests something to focus on, and talk about. It also helps the time seem to go by faster, while you are taking your family photos after the ceremony. With conversational music playing and the slide…
Can this venue seat your entire guests lists, comfortably? Lots of venues like to pack people in tight, with 10 guests to a 60″ round table. However, it is far more comfortable with only 8 guests to a table. Then there’s the dance floor. With your entire guest count seated, how much room is available…
