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Picking the Perfect Wedding VenueHaving the perfect venue is central to executing your dream vision. But, like all things wedding-related, there are many factors to think about when considering possible venues. Here are some of the biggest questions that we hear couples asking that will help outline where to look next. What time of year will it be and how will Mother Nature play a role? Living in LA we don’t have much weather to be worried about when it comes to weddings, except a little rain and some summertime heat. But that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be accounted for! And for many, this can be a huge issue ...
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A Bride’s Diary: The Perfect Wedding VenueWedding Paper Divas is bursting with staff brides who are currently planning their weddings. We’re happy to share their stories with you as a part of this new feature! Once I got engaged and started my wedding planning, I faced the dilemma of blending together the vibrant, vintage and elegant look I wanted as my theme. All of these styles were specific enough to stand on their own, but I really wanted to meld them together since I knew they were an accurate reflection of who I am. I did a lot of research about what type of venue would go best with my themes, and I was determined to have ei...
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Featured Venue: Heaton House Farm the perfect wedding venue!It’s that time of year when I have been getting out and about on the road and doing a bit of a road trip round the English country side visiting some fab venues and new suppliers. On Tuesday I headed off to Macclesfield in Cheshire to meet with Heaton House Farm a lovely venue set in the middle of the Cheshire countryside, I loved it so much I have made it my Featured Venue this week. Here is what they say about the farm: ‘Heaton House Farm is owned and run by Mick, Margaret and their daughter Sarah Heath who is the seventh generation to live there. Heaton House Farm, prim...
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Top 5 Rules to Picking the Perfect Wedding VenueCongratulations on your Engagement! When the flurry of excitement subsides and your ready to get down to the task of planning, one of the most crucial steps in the process is to procure the right Reception Venue. I always council my couples to have a completely comprehensive budget plan prior(within reason, things change) so that you don’t go broke on your Venue. Once you have that down, let the search begin: Step 1. Be realistic. If your budget is 25k for 150 guests, don’t look at a Venue that is more then 5k or you will be taking from some other areas that will inevitably have a bearing ...
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The Search for the Perfect Wedding Venue Part 2: The Runners Up.As many of you know, we FINALLY booked our wedding venue last week. I’m very excited. It took me AGES to decide and we can finally start planning all the super fun details that make the day just that much more special. YAY! I’m extremely pleased to say that we booked the Assembly Rooms in Bath for our special day, but equally excited to tell you about some of the wedding venues we looked at that just didn’t check all the boxes for us personally, but might be perfect for you. I’ve pretty much decided in the next few years I’m going to have to have some pretty fabulous parties and they...
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Mother of the Bride Issue No 3: The Search for the Perfect Wedding VenueI think it might be easier training to join the army….you are prepared once you are in the armed services. They flog you, make you go without food and water, they make you crawl on your belly through dangerous territory, they may even have you face the enemy. BUT you have been trained. I am thinking there should be a crash course in VENUE SEARCH for MOBs – hours of intense exercise, days without food and WINE, dangerous hikes over treacherous terrain wearing stilettos and maybe even a glimpse of the enemy – also known as another bride who is looking at YOUR venue for the same date!!! I ...
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The Search for the Perfect Wedding Venue Part 1: 10 Tips to Choosing the Right SpaceI have officially fallen into wedding planner mode now, as my best friend has come back from her honeymoon and is now my maid of honour! My mother and I are chatting online everyday (she lives in Brunei so its a bit difficult with the time differences to have daily wedding conferences!) and its all systems go. How exciting! We have finally decided to go with the lovely Assembly Rooms in Bath. More on this later of course. When I started this blog, I added venues on a weekly or even daily basis as I was scouring the internet and the UK for the perfect place to have our ceremony and reception. ...
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Choosing a Wedding VenueCongratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting time and we hope you enjoy every minute of your wedding planning. Finding the perfect wedding venue for your special day is not an easy task. In fact, this part of the wedding planning is the most difficult part to finalize because there are tons of beautiful wedding venues in the UK and you can get overwhelmed with the possibilities out there. But you will be happy to know that after you find the ideal setting for your special day, then everything will be as easy as 1-2-3… We have narrowed down and made a list of the top and most imp...
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SEARCHING FOR A WEDDING VENUEBlogger: Brittany Blando Photography by: BKB Photography This week we discussed how to find the perfect wedding venue. Since this is such an important decision, here are some more things to think about. Location Location is important—more for your wedding party and guests than for you. Are you looking at venues where it is so expensive to stay the night that your wedding party has to take out a loan to stay there with you? If so, you might want to rethink your choice—or at least pick a place where there are less expensive hotels nearby. Catering If you want to have your favorite restau...
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Featured Venue: The Midland Hotel – a perfect 1920 wedding venueA couple of weeks ago I dressed up and played model for Sassy from Assassynation, when we headed over to Morecambe for our 1920s photo’s shoot (Photos and more details to follow in a week or two.) The hotel that was kind enough to let us use their venue for the photo shoot was The Midland, an Art Deco building steeped in History just on the out skirts of the Lake District. The Midland not only has great history surrounding it, but it also makes a wonderful wedding venue. It’s perfect if you are looking for a Vintage look, as well as a more modern feel, as the hotel has many different are...
