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BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS, SHOWERS & PARTIES
14 | SPRING 2018
CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMAnna Sachse, CTW Features
A big city celebration has modern
conveniences. At the top of the list for
why an urban wedding should win out?
Practicality. First, you have your pick of
venues, from traditional hotel ballrooms
to modern museums and art galleries to
hip converted warehouses, restaurants and
more, all of which are likely practiced at
working with big events. Many may even
include everything from tables to lighting
and the sound system with their venue fee or
catering minimum.
Similarly, getting married in town enables
access to numerous qualified vendors,
allowing you to pick the caterer, florist, baker
or DJs that best suit your needs, personality
and budget, says Constance Curtis of
Southern California-based Constance
Curtis Events. There are no travel fees,
delivery charges will be minimal if any, and
competition may open the door to special
packages, discounts or deals. Plus, it’s easy
to meet with your vendors pre-wedding
on a lunch break or after work if you need
to hammer out centerpieces or sample the
menu.
In addition, metropolitan weddings are
über-convenient for guests, notes Curtis.
Those who live close by don’t have to pay
for lodging and may be able to use public
transportation to avoid driving after a night
of revelry. Out-of-towners can simply book
a room upstairs from or within walking
distance of your bash.
As for a city affair’s downsides, traffic takes
the cake. You’ll also want to mention if any
large events may impede public transport
or clog the roads for drivers. And be sure to
note parking garages near the
venue, as you don’t want to walk
down the aisle with half-empty
rows because half your guests
are driving around in circles
looking for a spot.
More things to make you think
twice: If you have chosen a
major city, expect to pay a
premium for all your vendors,
and know that those venue fees
and minimums don’t come
cheap.
© CTW Features
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