Venues Blog
An Over The Top Wedding...On Stage!
Kelli Stopczynski | December 13, 2010This week's article is a wedding story submitted by 2010 bride, Kristy Hronick. Enjoy the sophisticated details, intricate planning and amazing photographs!
Another Winter 2011 Sneak Peek
Kelli Stopczynski | November 23, 2010When DJ and Brooke Fitzpatrick needed a reception venue to accommodate their 600+ guests and the stunning Palais Royale was already booked, the Executive Director at the nearby Morris Performing Arts Center had an idea.
Ten Tips for Planning the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
John Pierucki | November 1, 2010Are you thinking about having your wedding and reception in a beautiful outdoor setting? Can you picture yourself next to a rippling stream, amidst stunning gardens and a waterfall, surrounded by lush lawns on a beautiful sunny day and all in a private setting?
How To Interview A Banquet Hall
Jenny Wallace | October 11, 2010Before I became a Banquet Hall Manager at The Allure in LaPorte, I was an independent wedding consultant. Over the years, I’ve seen couples make a host of mistakes when choosing a venue for their wedding reception. To ensure that this doesn’t happen to you, here’s a list of questions to talk about with each other and then with the managers at the different facilities you visit during your search.
Go All Out with a Small Wedding
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010At its core, a wedding celebration is about personal style, preferences, dreams, family, friends and of course, budgets. With the wedding industry booming more than ever, it seems that small weddings have been wiped out in favor of guest lists that are well into the hundreds. Generally, a small wedding is thought of as fewer than 50 people, though some may consider any guest amount under 100 to be small.