Planning your wedding should be a joyous experience. However, with the overwhelming opinions from loved ones and a budget that often conflicts with your dream wedding, it can make it difficult to make a decision. One of the biggest and most important detail of your wedding—that perhaps causes the most stress, is choosing your wedding venue. With a little help from theknot.com, provided are tips and strategies on how to remain calm while finding your perfect wedding venue.
The first thing you should realize is that your wedding is all about the bride and groom. Your family and friends have the best intentions at heart when they seem like they are dictating your wedding. They may tell you what kind of food, music, location, and décor you should have. Do not get angry, although it can be very overwhelming and sometimes seem offensive. However, most of the time, the people in your family who have the most suggestions are the ones who have your best interests at heart. As long as you remember that your wedding is about you and your fiancé, you will be able to take the un-welcomed advice in stride and good taste.
Pay attention to the amenities that are included in the price. If you are on a tight budget, but are willing to stretch your finances when you think you have found the perfect venue, just make sure you are getting your money’s worth. Make sure that the venue has amenities that are valuable to you and your guests, like valet parking, lighting, linens, discounted overnight accommodations, etc. Theknot.com suggests that you find a venue that compliments your color scheme of theme. They state, “The site doesn’t have to be done in the exact colors as your planned decorations, but the walls, carpets, chairs, and curtains shouldn’t clash or conflict with your party’s mood or theme.” It is important to make sure your venue is the perfect fit for you in every way.
The setting of the venue is another aspect to think about when planning because it can also add to the overall vision you are trying to achieve. When considering the location, you may want to choose a venue that is geographically located between both of your families. This can relieve any tension between your loved ones because everyone will be taking the same amount of time to get to the wedding. Again, remember that the day is all about you and your fiancé, so you might end up finding a venue that is a little out of whack but it has all of the amenities you want and is in your budget. You can also have a destination wedding that will cut down the guest list and you will realize who your real family is—the ones who make the trip or send a gift.
Always shop around to find your perfect venue. It may not be the first venue you see that is way out of your budget. You can plan ahead and take your time to find a venue that gives your guest a fun experience and, more importantly, you will find one that helps make your dream wedding a reality.
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