Helpful Hints When Looking for Your Venue

Each year there are a few new “wedding trends”.  There has been a large return to traditional aspects with black and white color themes, beautiful themed scripted invitations and elegant venue space.  Brides and grooms are choosing to make their venue space unique to them.  Venue spaces are taking a couple’s vision for the big day and personalizing it to the bride and groom’s specifications.  Lighting adds flare to any room to transform the space.  Use uplighting or a ton of candles to get that romantic flare!  Little things help make it personal and warm.  

These are a few things to consider when picking out a venue

• Choose a venue with your vision in mind
• Know your expected guest list before you start your search
• Keep your budget in mind
• Think about the experience you would like your guests to have on your special day
• Know what is included with the pricing structure
• Look for additional costs such as: room fees, minimum revenues required, bartender fees, gratuity amounts and tax amounts.  What is included in the basic fees and what is the upcharge for linens, chairs and additional items.  What would be the overtime charges?  Clarify what is and is not included.  
• Will they decorate for you with your vision in mind or is there an extra charge to place out your special touches?
• Call venues to schedule a walkthrough of their property
• Do your research on line, then narrow it down to 5-6 Venue’s to tour
• Visit each venue with an open mind
• Look up venue reviews on line
• Lighting is very important
• Is the event planner or sales manager on site the day of your reception?

At D’Andrea Banquets Lynnette Kaszuba is your personal wedding planner that helps you get inspired for your wedding day.  D’Andrea will help plan the details to your specifications and assist with leads for wedding service providers.  Imagine your wedding day, stress free with no worries!  D’Andrea helps create the vision of each bride and groom and personalizes the space of their dreams.  We set up your special touches which are included in all the reception packages and make sure all your precious special items are packed up at the end of your reception.  Our packages offer a variety of budget options and we can customize a package to your vision.   From the minute you sign your contract with D’Andrea, we will keep couples on track to make sure their planning is stress free with the vision of their dream reception venue.  We truly care about the service experience for all your guests on your wedding day.  Planning is personal and we get as excited as your moms!  We want to make sure you are happy throughout the entire planning process.  We have the expertise from the quality of our food, our service and planning from the day we meet till the end of your reception.  We would like your experience to be more than you ever expected.  We are an elegant facility with granite dance floors, beautiful backdrops, elegant chandeliers and wonderful décor.  

If you’re looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, contact D’Andrea Banquets for an elegant and stylish space. We have beautiful banquet halls to fit any size wedding and will help make your wedding day unforgettable. Contact us today at 815-459-7234 or visit our website.