Winter, spring, summer, fall…your venue receives your guests, greets them with love, treats them to a fine meal, and entertains them into the wee hours of the morning. As loved ones indulge in a signature drink, gather around food stations, soak in the beauty of the atmosphere, you’re creating memories that will last a lifetime—that is the power of your venue. It sets the stage for one of the most important days of your life. It will house the celebration part of your wedding—the part that is shared along with friends and family amidst the festive ambiance created especially for you.

This location should be booked as soon as possible after you’ve set the date. That way you will have greater options and flexibility to create a fairytale that is as simple or as grand as you’ve always wanted. It is the basis of the whole evening and as such should be given due time. This location will depend on several factors. The first thing to establish is if you want your ceremony to be at the same venue as your celebration or if you prefer separate locations within close proximity. This information will tie in with another important factor and that is the number of guests. With nuptials becoming more and more personal, a clear understanding of what type of event you wish to host is a great part of the process. The number of guests will influence your decision. A small ceremony can precede a large party while a destination wedding has to adhere to different constraints. A unique location that best expresses the two of you can be found at a faraway destination or right here in your city. You can celebrate your nuptials in a garden, a golf course, or even a historical site. Many interesting options await newly weds offering spectacular appeal and original ideas. Your wedding is an exquisitely designed version of your very own slice of heaven; it should speak for you as you set out on the quest for that ideal foundation. The rest will follow.

If you decide on a particular season as your muse you must coordinate the experts who will make this a reality. The decoration of the venue, the exotic flowers, the sand coloured cake featuring sea shells, and the airy linens breath in the summer with their sheer presence. The venue is but the beginning of a whole exploration of the journey which you will travel with your guests. A romantic setting rises out of a simple space with natural beauty. Fill it with pink and white flowers, sprinkle petals on the tables, wear flowers in your hair…voila…your venue has transported you.

By Anna Lombardos