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…
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…
You have invited 150 people people to your wedding. You can expect that approx. 20-30% will not make it for one reason or another. That means that approx. 105-120 people will probably RSVP “yes”. HOWEVER, don’t guarantee 120. You can always increase your guest count, but in most cases, you cannot decrease. Whatever you…