When beginning your planning, CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING VENUE FIRST. Whether it be the venue for ceremony and reception or just reception, it's very important to make that decision before making any others (well, except maybe your wedding planner, of course!!). This decision drives SO many others. Let's talk about them...
Your color palate
If you are getting married in a space that is heavily decked out with orange decor (we are just using this as an example!!), it's best not to get your heart set on a black and red color palate (again example!).
Your dress decision
If you choose a beautiful 40's-inspired vintage dress, but then choose to host your reception at a more preppy feeling yacht club, you may feel a disconnect in your bridal look and overall wedding look.
Bridal party attire
Chances are, you will choose a different look for your maids and men if you are in a gorgeous garden wedding setting vs. an elegant ballroom setting and so-on.
Your Veil
A beach ceremony and reception (wind!!) will not be as conducive to a cathedral-length veil as a church ceremony would be. As such, a birdcage veil may be more appropriate to a Napa Valley fete rather than a traditional ballroom wedding.
And, the list goes on and on and on! Take our advice! We know it's hard but stay away from the dress shopping until you have booked your venue and date. You can do it!!!
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| Andrea and Jason's neutral, beachy, chic wedding. We played off the natural wood and whitewash at the venue and sand creating a lovely, inviting, warm environment that complemented what already was there. All in all, tres chi, tres light and tres perfect. Photo by our friends at Life's Highlights. |
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