Diary Of A Bride-to-Be: Location, Location, Location

The dress. The colors. The flowers. The decorations… These are all important at your wedding. However, I can’t think of anything MORE important than the location. This wasn't one of the things I was really looking forward to planning, but I’m realizing that I can’t make any other wedding decisions until I choose a venue! The style of the venue may dictate your theme…The colors already in the venue could clash with your dream scheme… Knowing this, I am keeping my options open until I visit and select my venue.

I’ve known for a while that I wanted to hold my wedding near Yellowstone National Park, since that is where I got engaged. I also love the scenery in the area and I think that though guests will have to travel, Yellowstone is an excellent destination. However, the distance between my home and Yellowstone makes venue selection difficult…

Fortunately, the internet is a fantastic (and absolutely crucial) tool. Sites like The Knot, Wedding Wire, and even Google have helped me narrow my selections. My favorite site was Wedding Wire. You can search areas of interest with as strict of parameters as you like. I found that WW is not all-inclusive, but it’s a good jumping off point and definitely worth checking out!

http://www.weddingwire.com/

Venue sites are packed with info and pictures of past events. Don’t expect to find prices on their sites though. You’ll have to contact them for more specific information. I have been pleasantly surprised by the responses I've gotten from venues I have contacted. With all that said, I’m a changed woman. I am actually really excited to select a venue now, and not just so I can move ahead with dresses and flowers. I can’t wait until I get to go visit some venues in person!

I’m off to e-mail some more venues, but for more of my wedding wondering and bridal breakthroughs, check back soon! Xoxo