HOW TO GET READY FOR YOUR VISIT TO THE VENUE

Are you ready to pick your wedding venue and vendors? You can prepare by talking with your fiancé about a few essential points ahead of time. Grab a beverage, settle in, and prepare to discuss these four big wedding concerns.

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR GUESTS TO REMEMBER MOST ABOUT YOUR WEDDING?

What are your favorite recollections from prior weddings you've attended? Was it the love, the cake, or the weather that made the difference? Choosing how you want your wedding to be remembered will help you focus your efforts. Will you require a celebrity DJ to choose music, for example, or is the aesthetic more essential to you, in which case you'll want to become friends with your florist or local event decorators? Obviously, your love for your partner will shine through, but will you make a point of emphasizing it with cute personal touches?

DO YOU WANT TO INCLUDE ANY TRADITIONS?

When it comes to weddings, there are a plethora of traditions, some of which are cultural and religious in nature, and others which are the result of family evolution. You have complete control over what you add and exclude from your event, but if you want a unity ceremony, a particular hymn or choral composition, or a money dance, you should discuss it now.

A dialogue now doesn't mean you have to make a decision right now; it just means that the more open you are to each other's perspectives on specific traditions, the more likely you are to make time for the ones that are truly important to you. What is our recommendation? Think about your possibilities now so that making judgments in the future is less difficult.

WHAT LUXURIES/EXTRAVAGANCES CATCH YOUR EYE?

Your wedding reception is a one-of-a-kind celebration for the two of you. What extras do you want to incorporate because they've always been a part of your wedding fantasies or because you believe they'll make for unforgettable memories? For example, a friend decided that being married in yellow had always been a dream of hers, which she happily credits to her love of Beauty and the Beast!

Think beyond the box to discover the crazy ideas you and your fiancé have in common, and then decide what you want to make a reality. You may evaluate whether your vendor team is on board and if they have the skills to make it happen when you choose your vendor team.

WHAT EMOTIONS DO YOU WANT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?

It's impossible to live without love! But, beyond that, do you anticipate appreciation, happiness, passion, or pride – all of which may play a role in your day? Gratitude for the support you've received from your guests, pride in the event you've put together...

It's equally important to think about what you don't want. Would a severe deadline make you feel more or less stressed? Some people like to know what's going on and when it's going to happen, while others like to go with the flow. Your wedding day atmosphere should be determined by you, not your guests, wedding party, or venue staff!