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elieve it or not, choosing
a venue may be the most

important decision you make
in shaping what your wedding day

will be—even more important than

your dress! The spots—or spot—you Personality
choose for the ceremony and recep- When you meet with the folks who

tion will play a role in the event’s run each venue, ask yourself: Would
atmosphere, your and the guests’ at- I get along with this person while

tire—and even the date of your wed- I’m planning my wedding? Does he The three P’s of choosing a venue

ding, if the venue you choose is in or she seem helpful and interested? should apply to choosing a florist, as
high demand. Here are some of the If the answer to either question is well! Flowers are the most impor-

most important things to consider no, you should seriously consider tant part of wedding day d́cor. Be
when choosing a venue:
looking elsewhere.
sure to price your choice of flowers

with several vendors, to meet with
Price
Perks
your florist to ensure that you are on
None of us like to worry about the Some include event planning staff, the same page about your vision for

almighty dollar—but don’t choose
chairs and tables, or even flowers— the flowers, and to find out whether
a venue that will make you have to and some don’t. Be sure to find out your florist’s price includes extras

skimp on the food—or shorten your up front what’s included in the price such as delivery, help setting up, or
guest list!
of your rental—and what’s not.
bouquet preservation.