If there was ever a case for having wedding insurance, this is it! Inspirador in downtown Chandler, AZ abruptly closed this weekend leaving at least 60 couples are scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Wedding Insurance (Photo from www.theexcitedbride.com)
As most brides find out very early in their planning process, getting married is an expensive proposition. From venue rentals to food and beverage minimums to great photographers to awesome bands to gorgeous floral, it all adds up… and quickly! One way to keep one of the biggest expenses of your wedding to a minimum? As they say in real estate: location location location.
Location, Location, Location (Photo from www.blog.twitter.com)
Are you a fan of PBS’s Downton Abbey? The stunning estate that serves as a backdrop for the show is actually Highclere Castle located in Newbury, UK. And guess what? It is available to the public for weddings and other private events!
Highclere Castle (Photo by Rex USA)
So… he popped the question and you said YES!!! What’s next? It’s important that you set a date quite early and choosing your venue will help you do that. Choosing the perfect venue is not just about what looks pretty and it holding all your guests; there are number of considerations. Keep these in mind while choosing the right venue and your decision making process will be perfect!
Choosing the Right Venue (Photo by Adebayo Deru)
Great news! Just engaged? Looking for a unique space in Chicago? Room 1520 has a deal for you!!! $300 off any of their three beautiful venues!
Room 1520 ~ Aérée Loft (Photo from www.room1520.com)
Picking a venue for your wedding is about as stressful as purchasing a new home ~ and they both scream: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Are you looking for something more interesting the four white walls of a banquet hall or hotel ballroom? Check out Eventup.com.
Rockstar Mansion in NY (Photo from www.eventup.com)
Are you a big fan of McDonald’s? You dream of a wedding that somehow incorporates your favorite food group? But not as crazy as those folks that actually get married at a McDonald’s? Getting push back from your fiance because she would like somewhere beautiful and serene? Well… we have a gorgeous solution for you: Hamburger University at The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Wedding Reception at Hamburger University (Photo by CAZ)
Ahhh… I love weddings *dreamy sigh*. Good ones can be absolutely magical. Of course, the dress is my favorite part but the venue is just as important. It can set the tone of the wedding and frame it in a way that nothing else can. Below, a few of my favorite wedding venues in California wine country!
Hall at Rutherford Hill Winery (Photo from www.rutherfordhill.com)
By now you know, Editor and hubby crashed last weekend! On Monday, we shared our thoughts on the entertainment. Yesterday, we talked about the food. And today, it is about the venue. The beautiful and historical Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingston, Rhode Island.
Quidnessett Country Club (Photo by CAZ)
First rule of wedding planner: learn the lingo! Second rule, if you do not understand something, you gotta ask because a misstep in wedding planning can be a costly error. How so? Did you know that most F&B minimums do not include tax and gratuity? So that $30,000 F&B++ minimum contract you just signed really means $30,000 PLUS taxes (assume 10%) PLUS gratuity (assume 20%) = a whopping $40,000 (or $10,000 just for the ++ part!). And the ++ is F&B+taxes+gratuity ~ see what we mean?!?!
F&B Minimum Adds Up To BIG Bucks! (Photo from www.planetmotivation.com)
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