Dear Lauren: Should I book with an all-inclusive venue?

February 09, 2024

Dear Lauren: Should I book with an all-inclusive venue?

Should I book with an all-inclusive venue?

Trying to find the perfect venue for my needs is confusing. It seems cheaper to just rent a space and do all the vendors myself. I don't know if I should choose this route or go with an all-inclusive venue. What are your thoughts on the dilemma?

Dear Confused Bride: Planning a wedding is undoubtedly one of the most exciting yet daunting tasks. Every detail requires careful consideration. With so many decisions to make, choosing the right venue is most important in the wedding planning process. You should always book your venue first before other vendors. While there are various options available, an all-inclusive wedding venue is a great choice for couples. seeking convenience, affordability, and peace of mind on their special day.

Here are some reasons an all-inclusive wedding venue can be perfect for you:

Convenience: All-inclusive venues make things simpler. With everything available in house, you save time and effort without needing to juggle multiple contracts and coordinate logistics between vendors. You have one contract and deposit. Here at Lake House, we have a monthly payment program at no additional charge. We send you a monthly statement and then you send in your payment. Or you can be put on auto draft for your payments on a certain date. This ensures monthly communication and keeps the process seamless. In addition to numerous other reasons, your guests can go to the ceremony and easily move to the reception because it will be on-site. You won’t have to worry about out-of-town guests getting lost on their way to a different location.

Expertise: All-inclusive venues have experienced wedding coordinators who specialize in planning and coordinating seamless events. This keeps you from having to hire a Wedding Planner and/Day-Of Coordinator to assist you in the process. From helping with menu selections to coordinating timelines, their expertise can alleviate stress and ensure that every aspect of the wedding runs smoothly. Couples can rely on their Coordinator to guide and support them through the whole planning process, allowing them to relax and enjoy their big day to the fullest. There is no guess work when it comes to executing the event on your behalf. We have worked countless weddings at the venue. The value in that expertise is immeasurable. We know how to work with other vendors. And 90% of the time, the other vendors present are our Preferred Partners. We are a well-oiled machine. You and your family never have to think about anything other than enjoying your day.

Less Stress: Planning a wedding involves making countless decisions, which can quickly become overwhelming for the couple. Choosing an all-inclusive venue simplifies the decision-making process by narrowing down the process that aligns with their vision. This allows couples to focus on what matters, celebrating with their loved ones, rather than all of the stressful details of planning. All-inclusive venues have everything you need already for choosing your options to timeline. You can choose your level of involvement in the process on your wedding day. But I assure you; you will want and be grateful your Coordinator knows what they are doing and will work in your best interest.

Budget Friendly: Because everything is on-site, this cuts down on costs. Renting tables, chairs, linens and paying more for them to be delivered and set-up can cost an arm and leg. All-Inclusive venues already have these items in house and ready to go. Having to only communicate and pay one vendor is so easy and takes the stress away of having to send emails and meetings with numerous vendors. You can just let the venue know your vision and budget. They can then take it from there and book high quality vendors that they work with all the time. This takes away the stress of vetting numerous vendors for the best one. As an example, because we give the bakery on our preferred partners list so many bookings, we get a discount from them and in turn pass that along to you. It is a win for everyone. We know the cake that is being delivered will be top notch quality because Lake House is one of their most valued customers. Who else buys hundreds of wedding cakes a year? Not the Bride. You may go buy cupcakes or a birthday cake later on. But you will never spend as much money with them as we do on a yearly basis.

In closing, I will say that there are so many other reasons to book an All-inclusive venue. Follow my advice and you will not regret it. It is the best choice.