Now this can be a very sensitive subject… Like outdoor weddings in summer, or wearing jeans to a wedding the folk who are in favor will argue with such passion and vigor that it’s almost futile to attempt to match their intensity. Should a wedding have multiple locations? Welp…. Let’s ride this bronco and see how it goes.
Now… If you are having a wedding at the a location that has multiple venue sites. Perhaps one for ceremony and one for reception with an outdoor cocktail area like so many new wedding builds have then this is not a concern for you. There is zero problem with having multiple locations. What I am referring to are the folk who have a Ceremony at one address and have to then relocate across town to another address for the reception. These are the weddings I’m looking to address.
This can be done…. But be very very careful. Not only does this create strain on your vendors, but it can create strain on your guests as well if not handled properly. There is one main point to remember when planning a two lactation event. What is the Transportation plan? Are you shuttling guests from the ceremony to the reception, then back to the ceremony after the reception? Or do the guests go to the reception space and get shuttled to ceremony then back to reception so guest can be close to their cars? Or do they drive to both? Well better make sure both locations have massive parking lots depending on the size of your event!!!
Transportation is by far the most important thing when considering two locations. For a small time vendor like myself that focuses on one event a day and not 30 it’s a bit tougher to coordinate my staff to get everything perfect, not impossible by any means but it means I’m running around like a headless chicken trying to stay with in the load times each venue has given me. Making sure your vendors have direct access to the event space makes all the difference in the world. The earlier I can get in the better, my set ups are not small potato’s. Nothing but the highest end equipment that can take a min to tune to each room so having the time is essential to a perfect set up.
When it comes to your guests… just know your crowd!!! If the majority of your guests are older and less mobile, it might not be the best idea to have them relocating. Or if your guest are anything like my Irish Catholic family or Libation loving friends, they might have had a Jameson or two before even the Ceremony. If that’s the case make sure to provide transportation for everyone’s safety!!!! On the other hand if you have a younger mobile crowd who’s always on the move, having two locations will be no problem!!! Once again, gotta know your crowd!!!
The moral of the take is to just plan ahead like I always encourage my clients to do!!! Great preparation and planning lead to great events
Health & Happiness to all!!!