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Ten Tips for Choosing a Wedding Venue

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Source:Wedding.ygoy.com

Planning a wedding is not easy. It involves a lot of responsibility and patience. Choosing a wedding venue is as important as planning for other things. If you still haven’t decided on the wedding venue, then here are a few tips to help you choose one.

10 Tips for Choosing a Wedding Venue

* Once you have decided to get married, you would have to consider whether you would want to have a summer wedding or a winter wedding.
* It could be possible that you may choose a place that you already have in mind or choose a venue along the countryside for its beautiful scene.
* Once you finalize the venue, find out if they have a wedding planner so that you can take care of other preparations.
* It is always good to book the venue in advance so that you get the date. In case the wedding is not in the church but elsewhere then you can easily get a venue of your choice.
* Again, choosing a venue would depend on the number of guests you are expecting. The more number of guests, the bigger the venue and the smaller the number a compact venue would be appropriate.
* If you decide the wedding at the venue, then you need to find out if the place is licensed for weddings.
* Wedding menu is an important part of a wedding preparation, therefore you’ll have to find out if the venue could take care of the wedding menu.
* Select a wedding venue with an open space and which could create a perfect ambiance for an awesome wedding photo shoot.
* When deciding on the venue, also make sure that there are enough rooms for your guests. So, be a good host by selecting a place that is comfortable and convenient.
* Balance things out by not over spending on just the wedding menu. Things have to be planned in such a way that equal importance is given to other preparations.

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Branches Catering unveils The Willow Package, an elegant $8,500 inclusive wedding value for 100 people

Monday, July 26th, 2010

The award-winning Branches Catering in West Long Branch is offering this exceptional value for select dates in 2010 and 2011.  Many special touches including beachfront wedding ceremony coordination are also available.

Centrally-located near the Long Branch Jersey Shore, Branches features an elegant outdoor waterfall garden, spacious bridal suite, and the endorsement of many couples as The Perfect Place for your wedding. WeddingWire.com brides have selected Branches in the top 5% of facilities nationwide, and the Asbury Park Press readers poll has voted Branches as Best Catering every year since 2006.

Log on to the award-winning website www.BranchesCatering.com for more details or call toll-free 877-316-1753.

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Sweet Happy Endings..

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

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Imagine having a Mr. Softee truck just for you and your wedding guests! Vanilla…Chocolate…Sprinkles….Your choice!

Robyn and Andrew got married on a beautiful June day and treated their guests as they were leaving to delicious ice cream cones right off the Mr. Softee truck.  What a sweet and refreshing ending to an amazing day!  Congratulations Robyn and Andrew!

 

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