One Fabulous Venue, Two Memorable Events — The Barn at Reynolda Village

Once upon a time, when a couple became engaged, the first two calls they made were to a house of worship and then to a reception venue. Often times, one or both were the same place that their parents rented for their wedding and very likely, many of their friends and family too. Once those two spaces were confirmed, wedding planning could begin. And that planning would need to include well thought out logistics to be sure guests attended, and moved between, the two locations.

And then, something amazing happened! At some magical moment, the first couple said “How can we have both the ceremony and reception in the same place?” and the wedding industry was changed forever.

Now as couples type the words “wedding venue” into their search engine, they can expect that many of the results will be all-in-one venues that offer options for ceremonies of various sizes and receptions all at the same address. According to a 2022 survey of nearly 12,000 couples married in calendar year 2022, couples said that being able to host both events in one location was the second most important factor when researching wedding venues. (Cost was #1)

So what are some of the reasons that hosting a wedding at a venue that provides both ceremony and reception spaces is so popular? It comes down to three key factors:

Cost

When you compare venues, those that offer space for both ceremony and reception will typically offer packages with pricing to encompass both events. This can be beneficial vs. the premiums you may be quoted by ‘ceremony only’ locations.

When you opt for one venue for your wedding celebration, a clever tool for saving money can be the repurposing of décor throughout your two events. Items like archways and oversized floral designs might find a new role for guest photo opps or can be on display behind the head table or the sweetheart table. Another fun idea is having the wedding program also be the dinner menu! With your ceremony and reception in one place, you can get creative finding fun, multi-use options.

You should also realize a savings in transportation costs for the bridal party and guests when choosing one venue. Whether you would have rented a shuttle between nuptials and the reception, or guests would have navigated on their own, travel costs are reduced, and logistics simplified for everyone by sticking with one location.

Photo courtesy of Adornment Photography.

Simplicity for Guests

Let’s face it, even with GPS providing details about our every move, driving in an unfamiliar place can be stressful. Opting for the same venue for both ceremony and reception saves drive time, and makes it easier for out-of-town guests to navigate.

Choosing one location also makes it more cost-effective for guests to use car services like Uber or Lyft with only one destination. Not to mention, removing travel time means spending more time celebrating!

Simplicity for Planning

By choosing one venue for your total wedding celebration, you reduce some of the stress associated with event planning. Committing to one location allows you to avoid managing two venue’s expectations, two planning timelines, and working with multiple venue representatives. Choosing a venue that offers a full day, ceremony and reception package, connects you with one wedding professional who is experienced with both events.

Another benefit of one location is a cohesive design aesthetic. When you book both ceremony and reception in the same venue, you can more easily execute your wedding visions. And working with one style will also help you save money on décor!

The Barn at Reynolda Village offers wedding packages that include spaces for ceremonies and receptions, from 10 people to 310 people! Find details, prices, a virtual tour, and inclusions here or give us a call to schedule your site visit.

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