Dear Reader,
Congratulations on your upcoming event! I have been a florist for over 25 years and provided flowers, decorations, coordination, etc. (you get it) to many brides, friends and family.
So I wanted to give you the 411 on Venues.
Whether it's your local member's club or million dollar resort find out how long they have been around and how many bookings they have for currently for the year. With the down turn in the economy some venues are in bad shape and either shutting down before the event or cutting corners!
Read on to learn more...
I live in a major city so their are many options for any occasion. Although the economy where I live is not as bad as others I have heard of two venues that have closed their doors and a few others who have almost closed. Keep in mind that these closures both left customers without a venue and a deposit.
What can I do you might ask, my answer is this:
* Learn how many bookings they have for the following year to see if they are bring in business and able to stay open until your event.
* Find out how long they have been in business. A venue that I am a preferred vendor at Desert Foothills, in Scottsdale AZ has been in business for over 15 years and has as many as 4 to 6 events weekly at the venue. This is a strong position to be in for a venue and Brides can be confident that the Venue will be there for their Wedding.
* Next look around at the venue to see what shape the venue is in look especially at the items used for the celebration like the tables, chairs, arches, Chuppahs, fountains etc. If you see items that are dangerous, very run down or broken ask about what their maintenance plan is for those items, If there is no answer or they say it is what it is, be careful, (If they say it is scheduled to be replaced ask when and make sure it is before your wedding). These can be warning signs that the venue may not be in good shape. A tip is to view what items will be used at your event then have them list those items in the contract so you know you should get what you expected.
On the day of your Wedding check out the venue and make sure everything is as it should be. If something is not up to standard see what alternates are available. Make sure if something is dangerous or broken that it is not used and put away from where your guests are going to be.
Finally have a good time! Celebrate the day and don't worry if some things don't go exactly as planned, it will all work out.
Best Wishes!
Diane Gramze
Owner, Designer
Bella Dolce and Flora
Chandler, AZ
BellaDolceandFlora.com
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