How to Deal with Rain on your Wedding Day

As a Flourtown, PA wedding venue we've seen our share of weddings.  And as a professional we've made sure to eradicate any issues that come up but sometimes Mother Nature has a different idea.  So what would you do if during your outdoor wedding it started to sprinkle..and then pour rain?  Panic?  Not if you're prepared. 

Here are a few backup plans you can have in place for your Flourtown wedding day just in case it starts to rain:

• Tell your guests to bring umbrellas.  Girl you planned an outdoor wedding so it shouldn't shock your guests when you talk about covering themselves from the elements. 

• Provide your guests with umbrellas.  Some brides choose to take matters into their own hands and provide umbrellas for their guests.  We have quite a number of wedding professionals that provide the cutest umbrellas just in case.

•  Trust your wedding professional.  Because you hired professionals they won't even bat an eye if it starts raining.  A true wedding professional knows that rain is a possibility and they'll have prepared for it....so no need to stress about it.

•  Embrace it!  Hey so it's raining on your wedding day..have fun with it.  Wedding photos will be much cuter if you're smiling in them.  Don't stress over what you can't change.  Live life by this motto and you'll never have a bad day..rain or shine.

Of course, our goal here at the Flourtown Country Club is to ensure that your wedding day is perfect.  As we mentioned a true wedding professional in Flourtown will be prepared for come what may.  So give us a call and we'll help ease your mind as to what happens if it starts raining.

Hire a Wedding Planner to Avoid Wedding Blues

Will your wedding location be ready on time? How is the progress of the decorations and catering? How will everyone adhere to the schedule? Am I having the wedding blues?

From the looks of it, yes you are. Wedding blues will come knocking at your door one way or another when you plan a DIY wedding. It is definitely a more hands-on approach to plan the wedding on your own and save money along the way too. That being said, hiring a wedding planner can help you avoid the wedding blues altogether.

Forget About Planning and Managing

This is the most obvious benefit you get from hiring a wedding planner. With no burden of responsibility and management on your shoulders, you and your soon-to-be partner can relax and focus on looking sharp for the wedding day. A wedding planner will not only make sure that all the settings, decorations, and events are in place, but will also make sure that everything is carried out in a flowing and timely manner.  

Discuss Your Concerns

How do you the seating arrangement? When do you want the fireworks and confetti to go off? These are some of the many concerns that you will have before entering into marriage. A wedding planner is someone who can work closely with you throughout the week, including weekends. When you have the spare time, you can discuss what your aspirations are and the planner will most likely have something in mind to please you and your fiancé.

When it comes to wedding, we recommend that you, as a bride and groom, get as much time for yourself to rest and relax as possible. With a wedding planner by your side, you can rest assure that at the end of the day, you will be thanking him/her for making your dreams come into life!

How to Hire a Wedding Photographer

How to Hire a Wedding Photographer

When you begin your wedding planning, one of the experts you will need is a photographer. There will be so many special moments, and they will just fly by. This is why you need pictures of your special day. But, how do you select a photographer?

 

 

Research
Check the internet for photographers in your location. You can also ask friends and family who have used photographers or know people who have. Once you have a few professional photographers on your list, you can move to the next step. Keep in mind, a good site does not equal a good photographer. A website expert built the site. Also, be aware that while references are a good thing, only the good reviews will be on the website.

Price
Begin contacting the photographers to find out the prices of their wedding packages, and what is included. Be sure to carefully note this information for each photographer so you can compare them.

Budget
Once you have a good idea of the price ranges, you can compare them to what you have budgeted for a photographer. Keep in mind, if anything is too good to be true, it probably is, and the person is not a professional.

Selection
Narrow your choices based on price and the photos you see on the site. They should 'wow' you, and make you want to see more. Have a list of five to eight photographers to interview. Additionally, the photographers should be full time professionals.

Professional
You want someone who is passionate about photography, and enthusiastic about the latest techniques, and technologies, and will strive to make sure you receive the best quality images, as well as the widest range of products and services.

To use Philadelphia's Flourtown Country Club for your wedding venue, give us a call today!

Have a Celebrity-Style Wedding for Your Big Day

Think a celebrity-style wedding can only mean something over the top and gaudy? Think again. More and more celebrities are opting for a low-key wedding. This is the perfect option for your Philadelphia wedding, too.

The key to having a great low-key wedding with a Hollywood twist is to keep things understated but luxurious. Instead of having the biggest, go for the best.

For many celebrities, this means having a very small guest list at a fabulous location, with a designer gown and tux, and amazing food. For your wedding, you can have the same thing at a great Philadelphia venue like the Flourtown Country Club.

Another way to get the perfect celebrity-style wedding is to have guests keep things quiet on social media. Many celebrity couples go low-key to avoid unwanted attention, and this can mean having a technology-free wedding. This is something that you can include as part of your big day, too.

To find out more about how you can have the celebrity-style wedding of you dreams at our fantastic Philadelphia wedding venue, give us a call today!

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