Planning a Luxury Hotel Wedding is what we do WELL at Victoria Ann Events. After working in the Luxury Hotel Business for 5 years and helping to get over 100 couples down the aisle, it’s safe to say we know how to plan and execute a luxury hotel Wedding.  We have made a list of tips as you start planning your Luxury Hotel Wedding.

 

Pick Your Ideal Date

 

The first step to planning your luxury hotel wedding is to pick your wedding date. Once you have your date set, it is easier to narrow down your search. Most Luxury Hotels are booked a year in advance for wedding dates. Especially if you are planning to have a Saturday or Friday Wedding Date.  Another important thing to know about luxury Hotel weddings is that most of them (depending on the size of the hotel) only book 1 wedding per date. They may have a Wedding on a Friday and Saturday.  But Typically your wedding will be the only one that day.

 

Visit the Hotels You Have in Mind

 

The Second step is to visit and book the hotel you of your choice. Make sure the hotels you are visiting have go with the vision you are trying to create.  If you want a beach wedding, you wouldn’t book a wedding at a downtown hotel. Make sure to check out the Ceremony site and Reception site or Ballroom.  If they are the same space and your guests move to a cocktail hour it is good to know how far they would have to walk, or if they will see any of the changing of the space. If your hotel has an outdoor space for the ceremony or reception you’re interested in, ask to see what the rain back-up site looks like. If you have never stayed at the Hotel you are thinking of having your wedding in also ask for your tour to include what the rooms look like.

 

Meet with the Catering Team

 

The Catering Manager or Director assigned to your wedding and their assistant will be your best friend at the hotel for the planning of the wedding.  They will be able to answer all of the questions your have concerning your venue. They will also communicate with your wedding planner to make all of your plans and dreams come true.  Most Luxury Hotels require you have a wedding planner.  It makes the whole process run smoothly and allows the catering team at the hotel to focus on the Hotel and making it perfect for you. They can also provide you with a list of planners that have been approved to work at their hotel already, as well as florists, event rental companies, and a flurry of other vendors.

 

Create Your Wedding Room Block

 

One of the best things about getting married at a Hotel is you will get extended a proffered rate for your hotel guests. Sometimes the number of rooms you are extended at the preferred rate are limited so make sure your out of town guests, and wedding party make their arrangements early.  Also be sure to sure to included the host hotel details, on your “Save The Date” and if you have one, Wedding Website so everyone can make their proper arrangements.

 

Happy Planning!

 

XOXO,

Victoria

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