Newly engaged? Congratulations! This is such an exciting time for you, and a huge step in your relationship. Once the initial adrenaline and excitement calms down, thoughts of wedding planning will begin to creep in. And before you panic or feel overwhelmed about not knowing where to start, we have the answer for you: start with booking your venue.
The beginning stages of wedding planning is not the time to choose between centrepiece designs, consider which style of dress suits you best, or meet with DJs. The very first thing you need to do is secure your wedding venue so that you can secure your date.
After all, you can’t have a wedding without picking your wedding date!
“When’s your wedding?” is the very first question that vendors will ask you when you inquire with them. Your photographer, videographer, or even makeup artist won’t be able to commit to you without knowing your wedding date, as they may already be booked on that day.
So finding and booking the venue that you’ll be hosting your wedding at will mean that you solidify a date that you can then use to continue planning.
Booking your venue first will also help inform a large amount of details for the wedding. Here are some examples:
The style of the venue will influence your decor & overall aesthetic
The location of the venue may impact your guest list as less people tend to attend destination or out-of-town weddings
The capabilities of the venue will influence what other decisions you need to make, like if your venue doesn’t have in-house catering, you’ll need to contact your own catering company
Our Oakville-based venue is a beautiful, modern space with tall ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and an in-house catering team that creates only the most delicious food. We have an abundance of vendor recommendations, transparent pricing with no unnecessary fees, and a team that’s dedicated to ensuring you have the wedding of your dreams.
We have a large amount of resources about wedding planning and this stage of your life on our website, so be sure to read our other blog posts to answer your most burning questions!
And if you’re ready to speak with our wedding specialists about hosting your wedding in Oakville, you can inquire with us here. We can’t wait to bring your wedding vision to life!