District Weddings

After last week, we are certain that Bride Blogger Catherine knows how to hit a sample sale…but, is she so skilled at finding the perfect venue? Well, if you read on you will find out…absolutely, yes!

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There are so many different places to get married.  I learned that you really need L.O.V.E. for the venue search: a Location, an Outlook, a Vision, and a sense of your Entertaining style.

Whether you choose a destination, a farm, or somewhere in D.C., think about your guests and how far they will be traveling.  Do you want to transport people to multiple locations or outside of the beltway?  I feel very fortunate to live in D.C., so I wanted our out-of-town guests to be in the heart of the city so that they can experience it the way that we do.

After you decide on your location, think sensibly about the event’s outlook.  How many people are you expecting and how much do you want to spend on the venue?  Size matters when it comes to the venue; some are too small and some are too big.  Do you want multiple rooms where dinner and dancing can be separate?  Do you want a large space for your guests to roam around?  I want our wedding to be like a hug: cozy, intimate, and warm.  With everyone in the appropriately sized room, the party will be full of energy.

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