How to Choose the Perfect Venue for Your Post-Pandemic Wedding Day (Bay Area Dj Serving So Cal now)
Society may have slowed down during the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean everything has to stop – including your dreams of nuptial bliss. Especially now that the pandemic is waning, it’s time to get back to planning one of the most magical moments of your life. Choosing the right venue is paramount to making this happen. But, there are many pieces that must come together to make a location perfect. Today, Black and White Affair DJ Services has a few things you should keep in mind when it’s finally time to decide where to say, “I do.”
Your Budget
Your budget is one of the top considerations, especially if you're a young couple just starting out and will be paying for your wedding on your own. Luckily, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to throw a party everyone will enjoy. For instance, If you don’t have a nice chunk in savings, it might make the most sense to scale back and get married at home.
This money might be best put toward new paint, a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, a new patio, or other upgrades that will enhance your wedding day as well as your quality of life. Whatever you choose to do, keep itemized receipts so that if you plan to sell your home; your appraisal may not account for upgrades if you can’t justify them.
The Approved Vendor List
Now that you have your budget under control, it’s time to look at venues that fall within it. But, just because it’s affordable on the surface doesn’t mean that it’s right. Some venues require that you use their vendors, meaning the service providers can charge whatever they want.
Location
Location is another key consideration, particularly if you have guests coming from out of town. If you’re planning to get married well outside of the city center, know that there may be fewer hotels available for overnight lodging. According to The Knot, your out-of-town guests are responsible for paying for their own rooms, so try to be budget conscious and choose a location that has plenty of accommodations within half an hour.
Theme
Now for the fun part: choosing a theme. Make sure that your venue is the perfect backdrop for your vision. This might be a fairytale, garden, bohemian, rustic, or modern. If you choose rustic, a metropolitan hotel probably isn’t the right choice. Similarly, if you’re going for a modern look, a barn venue simply won’t have it.
Memorability
You will most definitely remember your wedding day, but if you are shooting for something a bit more unique than a traditional venue, think outside of the box. The Green Wedding Shoes blog acknowledges that there are many amazing places to get married throughout the United States: a treehouse, a towering bridge, an antique store, and a historic basilica are just a few ideas.
Time Availability
The vast majority of us will plan on getting married on a Saturday; it is, after all, the most convenient. But, you might prefer to say your nuptials on a Thursday or Friday evening or Sunday after church. Contact your preferred venue well ahead of time to make sure that you will have the availability that you desire. The same goes for if you plan to hold the reception on-site and party until the wee hours of the morning. The last thing you want is for your wedding coordinator to put the kibosh on the fun at 11 PM.
The People
Choosing a venue is one of the double-edged swords of the planning process. It’s incredibly fun, but also incredibly stressful. Now that the pandemic is mostly behind us, though, it’s time to make your dreams a reality. Hopefully, the tips above can help you make the most of your search. Whatever you choose, congratulations on your upcoming celebration!
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