Is the venue a blank slate where you bring in all the elements or do they include decor? The answer to this question will impact your budget and your wedding style. Does the venue include any draping or specialty lighting? These elements can be the most costly and time intensive to add, so if they […]
Make sure you find out if your venue has a list of preferred or approved vendors. Are you required to use these vendors? Is there a fee if you use an outside vendor? Florals by Stems Atlanta Preferred vendor lists are a great resource for vendors that have proven themselves and are familiar with the […]
Having your ceremony and reception in the same place can save on your budget and is definitely easier on your guests. Make sure you ask the venue if there is a space for the ceremony. Also, if you are looking at an outdoor venue, ask about the rain plan. Is the ceremony location easy to […]
Before you fall in love with a venue, make sure it will fit all your guests! Every venue has maximum capacity and some may have a minimum for prime dates. You want to make sure you aren’t planning on too many guests or too few. If a venue fits up to 400 and you are […]
If you live in or near Atlanta, GA you know the metro-Atlanta area is huge! The great thing is the list of venue locations gives you plenty of choices. Do you want in-town, fields and farmland, mountains or historic? If you are looking for space and views, you will probably travel outside of the city […]
You know your date is available – yay! Now you need to know if it fits in your budget. There are many factors that affect the cost, and every venue does things a little differently. You want to ask for ALL associated costs. Are there food or beverage minimums? Is tax included or added on? […]
