How I Picked "The Venue" in Sedalia, MO. for my Wedding

Wedding Planning- First Steps

One of the first steps when planning a wedding is to pick a date. Something that works for you two, your families, and any priority vendors. My fiancé Darren's request was to have the wedding in our hometown of Sedalia, MO., which I was okay with since I know so many vendors from Sedalia and so many friends and family members are from there. Once I cleared the date with my top photographer and top venues, we got the plans rolling!

Sedalia Wedding Venues

There are SO many beautiful locations in Sedalia, MO. to get married at. It made my decision a little easier knowing that we would be getting married in the Winter though; so that eliminated the need to pick a location based on the outdoor scenery since most events, if not all, would be indoors.

What 'The Venue' offers

Firstly, THE PEOPLE. Getting to know the amazing family and seeing the owner, Michelle, in action myself, I knew it was priceless to have her be a part of the day. She is such a great resource for wedding planning advice and is just so helpful wherever it is needed. On top of running The Venue, she also offers wedding rentals and wedding decorating services; both are great additions that I like being able to utilize if necessary.

Photo backgrounds

Something that is very important to me is the quality of our family photos. It's a very rare occasion to get as many family members together as you can, dress up, and get priceless images. So having a great backdrop indoors and outdoors nearby if we can use it, was very reassuring. The string lights are great for our couples photos too if it's too cold for outdoor shots!

Couple's Photos

Your couples photos are going to be some of the most important and treasured photos of the day. These will be what you frame on your walls or pass down to generations. I knew exactly my favorite spots for couples photos at The Venue, but it does mean doing a 'first look' before the ceremony to achieve. Taking these photos before the ceremony while the venue is still fairly empty of guests will help the background stand out even more. I also really love the contrast that the dark ceilings has with the bright and beautiful string lights.