Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world for a wedding. From big to small, from lavish to quaint, there’s something for everyone. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be a challenge to pin down the final details.
With all this in mind, you must ask and answer a variety of questions about your idea of a dream wedding. This goes a long way in providing the direction you need to make informed and confident decisions. Here are five questions to answer when planning a Los Angeles wedding.
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What Is Your Budget?
Before you do anything, create a budget to guide every decision you make. For example, if you’re on a tight budget, you may not want to look into venues like The Beverly Hills Hotel. Conversely, if money isn’t an object, you can spread your wings and consider any and every venue. Neglecting to create a budget upfront for your wedding will lead to problems in the future. Set yourself up for success by knowing exactly how much money you’re working with.
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What Type of Venue Are You Most Interested In?
Speaking of venues, decide early on what type best suits you, your soon-to-be spouse, and your budget. Do you want a hotel wedding? Indoors or outdoors? Would you be okay with having a reception at a loved one’s home? The venue you choose will impact many other decisions you make, such as who you invite and what you serve to eat.
It doesn’t have to be the first decision you make, but it should be somewhere near the top of your priority list. Waiting too long to choose a venue could end up throwing you for a curve, such as when you find out that those on your shortlist are already booked for your target date.
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Have You Attended Any Recent Weddings in the Area?
If so, you can use your experiences to shape your choices. For instance, if you’ve been to a wedding at The Alexandria Ballrooms, make a list of what you enjoyed and what could have gone better. You can then take this list to make a more informed choice as to where you have your wedding.
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How Many People Are on Your Guest List?
Once again, this is a detail that will impact many others. It impacts the venue you choose, the food that you serve, and the hotels that you book for your guests. Keep in mind that the first iteration of your guest list doesn’t have to be the last. There’s a good chance that it’ll change several times before you finally send out invitations.
Start with a ballpark idea of how many people you want to invite and go from there. It’s the only way to ensure that you don’t forget anyone, while also understanding the impact on other details of your big day (and budget).
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What Does the Perfect Wedding Look Like to You?
You know what you’re looking for more than anyone else. From the venue to the food to the music to the guest list, it’s safe to assume that you have an idea of what your dream wedding looks like. This vision can go a long way in helping you plan the perfect wedding, thus making it an event that you’ll remember and cherish for the rest of your life. In addition to major details like selecting a venue and menu, don’t overlook things such as burying sparklers for weddings, hiring a DJ or band, and buying gifts for the bridal party.
Tip: plan a wedding based on what you want, not what other people are telling you to do. Maybe you want doves to fly away after the ceremony. Maybe you want to leave your reception after lighting off a blue smoke bomb. It may sound silly to some, but it could be important to you.
Final Word
When planning a wedding in Los Angeles, one thing never changes: access to anything and everything imaginable. If you can dream it up, you can make it happen. By answering the questions above, among others, you’ll find yourself in a position to plan your dream wedding. Do you have any experience planning a wedding in or around the Los Angeles area? What other questions would you add to the five above?
