Wedding Venue Advice

“When considering a residence vs. a venue you should consider how much legwork you actually want to do on the day of your wedding. You can certainly bring in everything you will need to a residence, but there are also full service venues who include everything from the space itself to tables & chairs for dinner, to fun lighting & AV packages to get your guests dancing, to experienced staff to interface with vendors & more! Working with a venue that includes many amenities will mean less planning for you, lower costs overall, and less coordination on your wedding day. Pro tip: Be sure to consider everything that is included when comparing venue costs! A higher price tag up front may lead to a lower overall spending total once you add in everything you will need to rent.”

“Unless you have the luxury of an abundance of time on your hands and the thick skin to deal with no shows, wrong sizes, damaged merchandise, soiled linen and dirty dishes, a location is worth every penny!”

“Although a home wedding may seem simple, it is not always the case. Odds are that a residence is not prepared for 100+ guests, 75+ cars, 15+ waitstaff, and the happy couple. It is important to choose a venue that can comfortably host your wedding guests or you will find yourself trimming the guest list. Your wedding day is a day to concentrate on what is most important, love. So let a venue, who is prepared to host your beautiful celebration, handle all of the essentials so you can enjoy a day filled with love, family, and friends.”

“The biggest difference between choosing a residence and a venue is your piece of mind. Venues are used to having the crowds so their kitchens/bathrooms/parking lots can handle the extra activity. Most venues come with bonuses like tables and chairs, built in lighting and sound systems, and ours even comes with a day of coordinator. It may seem like you are saving a lot of money by doing it at a residence, but once you add in the rentals and the headaches of trying to figure out the logistics, was it really worth it?”

“My advice to couples who are debating on whether or not to have their reception at a residence opposed to a venue is don't debate! When my husband and I got married we immediately thought of our family and friends. We decided that we wanted to make a weekend out of our wedding and, second to choosing each other, it was the best decision we have made. When getting married at a residential venue like the Liney Moon, 70 family members/friends are able to come relax and enjoy time spent together with the bride and groom prior and post wedding.”

“Holding a wedding at a private residence is a great option for small weddings. There are a few key things to keep in mind: How will you dispose of all the trash? Who is responsible for clean-up? Where will everyone park? and What if I need something during my wedding or if something goes wrong? Wedding venues have thought of all these questions and answered them for you to allow for less stress and more FUN during your event.”

“We try to explain to the couple that hiring any friends or relatives means those friends and relatives do not get to party and have fun along with you on your wedding day. They are working and it's a lot of work! The same would apply having your reception at someone's private home. Consideration of their neighbors, consideration of parking, consideration of liability, consideration of the weather all need to be thought thoroughly thru before attempting to hold a huge party with 150 plus people drinking and then driving.”