Congratulations on getting engaged. Now you can start planning your dream wedding. Since this day is all about celebrating you and your loved one, it should certainly have ‘love’ written all over it. Wedding planning is stressful, to say the least.
Many couples opt for hiring professional help whileother couples prefer doing most items on the to-do list themselves. Some find DIY very exciting and others need to stick to a tight budget.
Before you start anything, you should write everything down and start planning. Check out this guide to planning a wedding, to get you started. When you are looking for a venue to host your dream wedding, you should consider the following factors:
Guest List
It can be quite a difficult task narrowing down your guest list. At the end of the day, the number of guests that will attend your wedding will have an effect on the wedding type.
Plenty venues cater for groups of 50 guests or less, but not many can easily accommodate more than 200 guests. Once you’ve narrowed down the guest list and know an approximate head count, you’ll be able to start your search for the perfect venue in Omaha.
Wedding Date and Season
Weddings are, obviously, weather permitting, and certain venues are better suited for summer than winter. In Omaha, the summers are wet and humid, so you may want to choose a crisp winter wedding. If you do decide on a summer wedding your venue must offer indoor facilities.
The season you choose, will also affect your décor, dress code of guests, and the backdrop of all your photos. So, choose wisely. Decide before hand whether you want a summer, winter, spring, or autumn even. Omaha can get quite heated during summer. Which means you are going to have a lot of extra water and cool refreshments available for guests.
For winter events, you’re going to need a venue that offers additional heating and shelter. Watch this beautiful video of a bride and groom on their wedding day in Omaha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VULJDtePndk.
Costs and Pricing
It comes as no surprise that weddings can be extremely expensive. Contact your top 5 options and ask for a complete price list and packages. Now that you have the different packages on offer, you need to determine which are within your budget.
Consider all costs included in the venue’s costing layout. Are there any hidden fees? Some places offer an all-inclusive package. After some calculations, you’llquickly identify whether an all-inclusive package or a DIY option is more befitting.
Packages differ immensely, so it is critical to find out if tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, waiters and bar staff are included. If not, this will mean additional hiring charges. Does the property allow outside catering or do they have specific vendors that they’d prefer you to use?
If the venue does allow outside caterers, find out if it offers a kitchen that is fully stocked. If that is not the case, you will be limited to the competences and menu on offer by the location’s caterers. If the venue requires you to make use of their bar facilities, an ‘open bar’ can add a large amount to your budget.
Accommodation for Guests and VIPs
Appropriate overnight accommodation for the couple and the guests is important to consider. For everyone’s comfort it’s important that there are available rooms for singles, couples, and families with children.
Consider whether there are special rooms for the married couple to sleep in after the festivities are over. Also, whether there are separate rooms that can be used for getting ready. It is very convenient for the bridal party to get dressed and pampered in the bridal suite on the wedding day.
Privacy
Be sure to find out if you will have private use of the location on your wedding date. You do not want to compete with another bridal pair for best picture opportunities while spending for a wedding photographythat will cost you a fortune.
Entertainment
If you and your husband/wife to be would like to hire a live band or DJ, the property should have adequate facilities. Find out whether they have adequate power sources and if it will be necessary to make additional arrangements for plugs and lighting.
Don’t forget to go for a viewing before booking. When you walk into your dream location – you’ll know that it’s the one worth booking.
