It’s a short time before you’re back at the tour site again. At the third stop you don’t remember which stop had the “great patio” and which had the “confusing parking situation”. The answer to that is a checklist.
Prior to attending any of the Julian wedding venues on your list, have one sheet of a page and complete the forms immediately after each tour. Please don’t wait until you reach home. Your memory won’t be as good as you remember.
Here are some of the things I would add.
Space. Who will be seated where, mingle, and dance? Follow the same route they will use from the parking lot to ceremony. Consider older relatives and guests who are in heels if steps or gravel.
Logistics. Inspect restroom facilities, electrical outlets, kitchen entry and loading areas for vendors. The information may seem mundane until you have no other option but to use your caterer.
Comfort. Evenings are cold at the mountains. Inquire about hot water, extra indoor storage and shade for hot afternoons. Also consider wind; if it is exposed, it can be a factor as well.
Rules. Inquire on noise level restrictions, end-time, alcohol policy, and décor restrictions. Some locations may not allow open flames or confetti.
Costs. See the complete list of what’s included. Tables and chairs, linens and clean up fee can accumulate fast.
Gut check. Would your friends and family like to have a time of enjoyment here? Sometimes the answer seems to come to him instantly.
When researching wedding venues in julian ca, see them at the same hour of the day as you’ll be at your wedding. A campsite that’s so spectacular during the day can be completely different at night. Make pictures and short video to compare with the future.
It can also be helpful to have someone with you who is not afraid to ask some embarrassing what-ifs. Don’t be the one who dislikes speaking about cash, let them take care of it.
Follow up after each tour by e-mail. Ask if your questions are right, request an estimate in writing and understand how long they will keep you on the date. A good venue will react swiftly and unambiguously. However, if you have communications issues at this time, they are unlikely to get better after you book.
