Written by Abby Allard from the Thanksgiving Point team
Thanksgiving Point doesn’t only provide a beautiful backdrop for your picture-perfect day—it is also a one-stop shop for your wedding planning needs. At Thanksgiving Point, expert wedding planners can make your wedding dreams come true, and with on-site floral, catering, set-up, and more, they’ve got wedding planning down to a science.
Wedding planning can be tough, but with a Thanksgiving Point Wedding Planner on your side, it’ll be a breeze. Here are ten tips from the planners to help you get ready for your special day.
- Start With Your Budget
Working within a budget can be very difficult. If you know how much you can spend on a venue, catering, DJ, and more, your wedding planning process will be much easier. “Decide what’s most important to you, and plan to allocate a good portion of your budget to that expense,” says Laura Herrmann, Thanksgiving Point Wedding and Events Manager. “For example, you can provide your own music playlist instead of hiring a DJ so more of your budget can go towards flowers.” - Pick Your People
When planning your guest list, think of it in terms of tiers—with your immediate family and closest friends at the top, followed by more distant family and friends, and finally your parents’ friends, neighbors, and coworkers. If you need to make cuts to the guest list, start with the bottom tier—or, look for bigger venues that can host more people. - Wedding Planners Make a Difference
Professional wedding planners, like Thanksgiving Point’s, are your guide through this overwhelming process. They will help you make the right decisions for your special day and will ease your mind on your wedding day by ensuring all the details are correct! “I always tell my brides to remember that planning a wedding should be fun. If it’s overwhelming, take a step back and rely on your planner to work out the details!” says Laura. - Think Back and Prioritize
You’ve likely been to an amazing wedding (or a few). What about those weddings were memorable? Was it a gorgeous venue, incredible food, or an intimate and fun experience? Consider what things are most important to you so you can have the best memories from your wedding. - Be Thorough With Your Venue Tours
There are so many wedding venues that offer different experiences. Have a list of questions ready to ask during your tours that will help you make an informed decision. Tour places like Thanksgiving Point that offer multiple venue options—both indoor and outdoor—so you can discover places where you can see yourself getting married. Consider asking questions about catering options, alcohol policies, or restrictions with décor. - Decide Your Aesthetic and Be Open to Ideas
If you can pin down your aesthetic, you should be able to trust your wedding planners to make that happen. For example, at Thanksgiving Point, the Wedding Planners provide expertise on décor that caters to your vision. Get samples and make choices based on what fits your dream wedding. - Don’t Do Everything Yourself
On your big day, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is picking up the flowers or arranging cake delivery. This day is about you! Consider seeking out wedding venues, like Thanksgiving Point, that offer services like floral or catering on-site so you don’t have to worry about it. - Ask Questions!
This is the most important one. You’re not alone in this planning process! Never be afraid to ask questions to vendors or wedding planners. It should always feel easy to talk with them about what you want—their job is to be honest and help you in any and every way!
Thanksgiving Point Wedding Planners have years of experience hand-crafting and perfecting weddings for hundreds of different couples per year. They pride themselves on each wedding having a personal and unique experience.
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