Choosing The Right Venue
Choosing the right venue for your wedding is perhaps the biggest decision you will have to make when planning your big day. The question you will get asked the most about your wedding day is where did you get married. This is the place where you will celebrate your recent union, it sets the tone and creates the atmosphere and it is what your guests will talk about for years to come.
When deciding where to get married there are a lot of options, especially in an area like Long Island. There are several things to take into consideration when selecting your venue; the most important are style or look, budget, food and availability.
The look of a catering hall is paramount; your catering hall will decide the theme and set the tone for your wedding. You can go for the ultra modern look, clean lines and recently renovated, an example would be the Harbor Club at Prime, you can go for the Tuscan look, lots of beautiful marble and stone, such as Russo’s on The Bay, or you can opt for the traditional mansion type look found in places like The Westbury Manor. No matter what you decide there is no wrong choice, every option possesses its own unique charm.
The food is next and many consider this to be one of the most important decisions that need to be made for your wedding day (even though 90% of the time the bride and groom never get to eat). The truth is most reputable catering halls will have good food. Places that are renowned for the food are The Harbor Club at Prime which allows you to order your diner off a menu restaurant style and the afore mentioned Russo’s on The Bay which has a venetian hour that is unlike anything you have ever seen.
Other things that will factor into your choice of venue are service, price, location and exclusivity. Service is important as the people working for the catering hall are those that will be servicing you and your wedding guests on your special day, the competency and professionalism of the service will make or break your day. Price and location are also, of course, a factor, you want the venue close enough to where you and the majority of your guests will be staying or one that is close to home. Cost is an obvious consideration; the catering hall can be the most expensive item on your wedding day list, make sure you stay within budget. Exclusivity, many catering halls allow more then one bride to get married per day, some only do one wedding at a time it is important to ask your self whether this is important to you or not.
Choosing the right venue for your wedding is perhaps the biggest decision that will need to be made for your big day. Make sure to factor in style, location, and cost to your decision making process. Make sure the food is to your liking and make sure the location suits your needs. There is no wrong choice here, just make sure you take the time to weigh all your options. Good luck!
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