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Wedding Venue Comparison and Rate Sheet When Chris Wooten and I were engaged, I kept an extensive spreadsheet listing all of the venues we considered for our wedding.  That thing was like a venue bible for me. I learned something pretty valuable during this process. Venues may seem similar on the surface, but they are […]

(Download) A Spreadsheet for Rating Wedding Venue Options

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Here are some Washington DC wedding venues with picture-perfect wedding views of the Potomac, historical buildings and/or Washington DC monuments. For a true Washington DC view, you cannot beat this view of the White House and the Washington Monument from the Hay Adams Hotel. (Photo Credit: ABQ Journal) View of the Washington Monument from the […]

Washington DC Area Wedding Venues with Great Views

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When you walk into your wedding venue, it’s easy to get swept up into your own wedding dream.  You walk away knowing that you love the venue, but you cannot remember why. Here are seven items that affect the look and feel of your wedding. So consider tracking them on your wedding venue checklist. Venue’s Neighborhood – No matter […]

A Checklist to Track Your Wedding Venue Options – Part Two

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Selecting a wedding venue can be a daunting task.  If you don’t ask all of the necessary questions, it can be an even more challenging task.  You will find yourself calling back over and over to ask more questions — next thing you know, the venue is no longer available on your preferred date. Consider creating a […]

A Checklist to Track Your Wedding Venue Options – Part One

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When you step into an empty ballroom or tent, how do you know that the venue space is large enough to accommodate your wedding reception? To help you determine the minimum square footage required for your event venue, I have provided you with the wedding venue space planning key below. Room Size(Minimum Square Footage) Sit-Down […]

Make Sure Your Venue Is Large Enough for Your Wedding Reception

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Checking out the hotel on your own is okay, but making a site visit appointment with a hotel salesperson(and your wedding planner) is even better. Here is a recommended checklist that you can take with you on your site visit.

Hotel Site Visit Checklist (Part 1)

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