As many as half of all brides find out that planning their wedding is much more stressful than they had previously thought it would be. Some brides spend up to 11 hours planning the event each week during the lead up to the wedding. The average engagement is just over a year, or about 15 months. That is certainly a long time to be stressed. Three out of every four couples choose to live together before the wedding. There must be a way to reduce the chaos in what should be a happy and joyous time.
One Step For Reducing Wedding Planning Stress: Consider Thinking Outside the Box.
Wedding venues have expanded in recent years. Receptions can be held in homes, at hotels, banquet spaces, and even a nice meadow if the couple is so inclined. Choosing a venue for corporate events instead of a traditional romantic setting does have a few benefits.
Planning a Wedding: The First Two Musts on Your To-Do List.
When a couple gets engaged, there are a hundred different decisions to make. However, all decisions will hinge on just two questions. These questions must be answered before any other decisions are made. What are they? It’s simple: when and where.
A couple must be clear on when the wedding will be taking place, and where it will be taking place. The date is important for obvious reasons, and of course, the venue will depend on the date the couple chooses. In fact the choice of venue might influence the date, as some lovely venues might be unavailable on the couple’s first choice of date.
Event and Wedding Planning: Don’t Forget What Makes the Day Special.
There is some perception that the date is more important then most other choices. This is a misconception. The couple might have a specific date chosen for a special reason, such as an anniversary. The couple could save themselves quite a bit of stress by being flexible.
Planning will staying flexible is not difficult. The couple just needs to get clear on their non-negotiable items. For example, they might choose a venue for corporate events instead of a fancy banquet hall, but still include her favorite flowers. These are the details the couple needs to make the wedding their own. If these details were missing, the couple would feel bereft. While different for each couple, it would be a mistake for couples to not personalize a very important date in their relationship.
Which Venue to Choose: How the Venue Can Influence the Whole Wedding.
The details are important. Yet it would be remiss to imply that the venue has no bearing on the wedding itself. A bride might choose her family church for the ceremony because it is very important to her. That is a key detail. However, for couples who don’t mind where exactly they tie knot, there are plenty of options.
Using a venue for corporate events instead of a traditional banquet hall could be beneficial for a few reasons. One, the venue doesn’t have a premium for some services such as bottle service. Also, a venue for corporate events will have plenty of space for seating. The venue may also have better deals as their peak times are different. Corporate seminars are not on the same schedule as wedding season. On the downside, it may be necessary to rent a dance floor for the festivities.
A good wedding is subjective. One criteria might be, did it ‘go off without a hitch?” In other words, was there noticeable mistakes such as champagne not being chilled, food being cold, or decorations falling down? These are more disaster situations than anything. A great wedding then is one in which logistics run smoothly, and the bride and groom can look back on the day fondly.
