When choosing the layout for the reception space, one of the biggest considerations is whether you will have a head table or a sweetheart table. Here are a few pros & cons for each option (some specifically in regard to our reception area layout):

Short answer, YES!

One pretty frequent question we get asked is about seating charts - are they worth the hassle? My personal opinion: NO! While seating charts do have a place, I personally am not a huge fan of seating charts. Here are a few pros & cons of taking the time to come up with a formal seating chart for your reception:

Occasionally, people will ask me, “What is your best piece of advice for our wedding?” While it is hard to narrow it down to just one, I usually offer this: Don’t expect every single thing to be perfect on your wedding day.

Short answer ~ YES!

The dreaded question - will you and your fiance see each other before the ceremony? It is a big decision for sure and one that definitely impacts the timeline of the day. First Look Photos have become a very popular option to make the most of your time with your photographer, however it is not an option everyone chooses (and that is okay)!

Venue tours are a very important part of the wedding planning process which means they can often be a little bit overwhelming, especially if you are doing a venue tour of sorts and checking out several venues back to back. Here are a few tips for making the most out of your venue tour:

The open houses allow for each of our couples to come to the venue at the very least once a month from the time they book to the actual wedding date (which we all know could be up to two years worth of open houses!). This is a great time for them to bring any of their photographers, wedding planners, or great aunts who really need to see the venue and ask us questions before the big day…

Save yourself A LOT of money - rent it!