{"id":67,"date":"2021-07-05T14:05:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T14:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.partypanache.com\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2023-07-09T01:55:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T01:55:14","slug":"what-comes-first-the-chicken-or-the-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.partypanache.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-comes-first-the-chicken-or-the-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"What comes first…the chicken or the venue?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When planning a wedding, it\u2019s hard to know where to start \u2013 it\u2019s easy to be overwhelmed with a lot of balls up in the air. Once you\u2019ve figured out where you\u2019ll\u00a0be hosting the big day (e.g. your current city, your hometown, a deserted island)\u00a0and approximately how long you\u2019d like your engagement to last, the next step is to\u00a0decide upon your number one priority. \u00a0For some brides, getting married at a historic\u00a0church with a reception in a castle is non-negotiable, but for others the most\u00a0important aspect may be the\u00a0entertainment. \u00a0Maybe you can\u2019t imagine your wedding without that awesome \u201880\u2019s\u00a0cover band? \u00a0Whatever that priority is, let that be your anchor, and within a window\u00a0of time you\u2019ve selected, let that vendor\u2019s availability help you determine the date\u00a0of your wedding. \u00a0If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll be able to get all of your first choices, but\u00a0flexibility is key here. If you\u2019re looking to get married in one of the most popular wedding\u00a0months, especially in a big city, you may have to set your expectations accordingly and widen the net a little bit. \u00a0Knowing what to ask when choosing a venue is enough for a whole separate blog entry\"\"<\/a> (and I’ll eventually get to that), but there are a couple of things to consider even before you pick up the phone. \u00a0How many guests do you plan on inviting? Do you only want a Saturday evening wedding, or are other evenings a possibility? \u00a0What about an afternoon wedding? \u00a0Any of these options can significantly reduce your cost (strictly due to supply and demand) and can be a great way\u00a0to save money so that you can spend it elsewhere. \u00a0Sometimes another couples\u2019 misfortune can be your windfall. Occasionally a venue\u00a0will have a cancellation a few months out and are willing to really negotiate with you on price. \u00a0This is a great option, especially if most of your wedding party and guests are local. \u00a0The idea of pulling together a wedding in a few months may give\u00a0you the cold sweats, but it can definitely be done \u2013 especially with the help of an\u00a0experienced and organized\u00a0wedding coordinator that can quickly get you on track.<\/p>\n