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Choosing a garden ceremony venue?
Hi =) I'm planning my wedding for early 09, and am looking at having a garden ceremony. Planning stuff really isn't my thing, so I was just wondering; what are the most important questions I should ask when enquiring about a ceremony venue?
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- Garden ceremonies can ber very beautiful and require little decoration (since the location may be all the flowers and decor you need!). Some questions to ask are: Price, of course. By hour? Or a flat fee? What does that include? If they provide tables, chairs, etc. Will need to rent these things? Some venues only allow you to use certain caterers. You will need to ask about that. How many people can you accomidate there? Is there parking provided? In some cases you will need to pay per car for parking. This can get very expensive. Are there enough bathrooms for your guests? Where are they located? Ask if they have pictures of other weddings or events there. This can give you ideas for your own wedding. What if it rains? Do they have a beautiful building in the graden you could switch to in an emergency rainstorm? You'll think of more as you go and I'm sure people will have things to add. Theres a list to get you started though. Good luck!
- Price. Location. Space. Can you have Confetti or must it be something bio-degradable. We used bubbles, no mess , no rice in the eyes and looks great in photos. Ask about Seating, does the venue have any , must you provid it? How many people can you have? Do they have any experience in catering for weddings. If it's cold, do they have outdoor heaters? Do they do the flowers or can you supply your own. Photo's in the garden - privacy no background lurkers? Music- do they have the connections/plugs/power available for the music/mic etc. Noise factor- make sure there are no serious background noises that will drown out the I Do's. Failing all that- get your maid of honour to sort it out, that's what they are there for and the last thing you need is any MAJOR stress. Good luck and I hope it all goes brilliantly!
- Step One Consider your wedding date. If you have your heart set on a January wedding, you may want to forgo the oceanside ceremony. Step Two Scout out several possible locations ' even outdoor wonderlands can get booked up far in advance. Step Three Examine each location carefully. Is there a major intersection nearby? Is the place prone to bad weather? Are there lots of mosquitoes? Will there be construction work in the area on your wedding day? Step Four Ask about rules such as neighborhood noise restrictions. What could be worse than the neighbors calling in the cops to break up your reception? Step Five Tell your vendors about the location and discuss any challenges or extra expenses they may incur in working there. You may want to hire vendors who already have outdoor-wedding experience. Step Six Calculate the costs of outfitting an outdoor site before you choose a location. Do you plan on providing a tent? What about lawn furniture? Step Seven Consider weather and have a backup site ready. If you have chosen a rain-prone site, make a note on the invitation: "In case of rain, please join us at ... ." Step Eight Make your site homelike: Rent amenities such as chairs, tables, linens, an electric generator, a dressing trailer, a portable dance floor and portable toilets. Step Nine Designate a central location where guests can gather for cake, dancing, bouquet tossing and so forth. Step Ten String lights between trees, hang Chinese lanterns in the branches, rent some spotlights or scatter scores of votive candles - the possibilities are endless. Also Remember: Check for hidden costs, such as use-permit fees for public spaces. Choose wooden rather than metal seats - they tend to absorb heat and cold. Check with people in your wedding party about any allergies they may have. Consider hiring a valet service or running a shuttle bus to assist with parking. An outdoor wedding does not necessarily translate into less cost. Remember that there will be costs associated with outfitting the location and making it accessible to guests.
