WEDDING PLANNING

When couples begin touring wedding venues, they usually fall in love with one thing first. The view. The chandelier. The ceremony space. The gardens. The grand entrance. The fireplace. The beautiful photos they saw online. Those things absolutely matter. But after helping more than 1,200 couples plan their weddings, we've noticed one mistake that causes more regret than almost anything else. Couples choose a venue based on appearance instead of choosing a venue that's the rig

Selecting Joplin Wedding Venues: Your Guide to the Perfect Spot! Choosing the right venue for your wedding can feel like a daunting task, especially if it's your first time! With so many options available, it's easy to get overwhelmed. You might be tempted to pick a venue based solely on price, but hold on! That could be a big mistake! Many venues don’t list all their amenities online. As you compare venues, you might miss out on fantastic perks that you can only discover dur

1. Pick Your Passion Figure out what excites you most! Here are some roles to explore: Wedding Planner (organized chaos + fairy godmother energy) Photographer/Videographer (capturing all the feels) Florist (flower wizardry) Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist (glow-up guru) Caterer/Baker (if food is your love language) Venue Coordinator (home base for the big day) Decor/Rental Specialist (all the vibes and aesthetic) Don’t worry if you’re not 100% sure—your interests can evolve! 📚 2.

You don’t have to be formally engaged before booking your venue. It’s very common for our couples to get a head start in the wedding planning process by booking their Joplin wedding venue and then make the engagement announcement later. Here's why! Because it's difficult to move forward in the wedding planning process without a date and location. Vendors simply won’t work with you until you have a date, so book the venue first. Once your venue is booked, you can now book the

Start by making your guests WANT to get out on the dance floor. Here are a few tips that will give your guests something to talk about for months. The Space: Designate a generous-sized dance floor so guests have plenty of room. Everyone loves line dances and group dances and you’ll need tons of room since those are the types of dances with the best participation. Table Layouts: Circling the dance floor with tables, gives all the guests a birds eye view of what they're missing

We call them “sip and solve” cocktail hour games. They’re cute printable word games that your guests can solve during cocktail hour or to add a little entertainment until you make your grand entrance. And hey, they’re free! After your ceremony, your photographer may want to capture the "family" photos or maybe a few more photos of our stunning couple! Go ahead and let your guests head to the ballroom for cocktails, nibbles, and a few entertainment ideas to help pass the time

Many couples sign on the dotted line before looking deeper into their venue's pricing. Don't get stuck with a final bill that's triple what you thought it would be! Read these quick tips to make sure you know what you're getting into! Table and Chair pricing-many venues price their venue and charge or “upsell” any extras like tables and chairs. The initial price looks great and right on budget until you discover the hidden extras. The price at first glance looked very attract

The venue is one of the biggest investments you'll make and plays a huge part in the success of your event. Of course, you want everything to be perfect. ​ ​ Mistake 1. Booking A Venue Based On Price. So you've scanned the venue websites looking for the least expensive facility you can find. Take your time and compare apples to apples. The venue will be a huge part of the success of your event so of course it will be worth every penny. ​ Mistake 2. Booking a venue too small f