Wedding rehearsal – night before or day of?

2025-01-28T14:03:40-06:00January 27th, 2025|BRIK VENUE|

When it comes to your wedding rehearsal, there is no hard and fast rule that it has to be the night before your wedding.  Some brides like to rehearse in the space where the ceremony will take place, while others are OK rehearsing at an off-site location.  Depending on your venue and the terms of your contract,  you might have the option to do a wedding rehearsal the night before - or you might not. We chatted with several wedding planners on their thoughts about wedding rehearsals, and here's what [...]

Making your wedding guest list

2024-11-26T16:56:23-06:00November 26th, 2024|BRIK VENUE|

The date is set.  You've booked the venue.  Now to decide who is invited.  Between you and your partner, the guest list might be the most important thing next to the marriage certificate!  But how do you narrow it down?  Who makes the list and who gets cut?  How many guests can you realistically afford based on your budget?  Let's dive into it! Venue capacity limitations As you are looking at venues, make sure to book one that can hold the amount of guests you want to include in your [...]

Tips for choosing your wedding vendor team

2024-10-09T15:12:08-05:00October 8th, 2024|BRIK VENUE|

So you've found the perfect partner and the most gorgeous venue - now you need to choose your vendor team - the people that will make sure your wedding day goes smoothly and effortlessly! Without question, your vendor team will be will be one of the most important decisions you make. But where do you begin? How do you know where and how to find vendors that will see your vision and execute it? Ones who will listen to your ideas and take them to the next level? Of course, [...]

Cocktail hour options

2024-07-27T15:18:49-05:00July 27th, 2024|BRIK VENUE|

Rings are exchanged, the I do's are said, and the couple is declared MARRIED!  So what's next, you ask?  Cocktail hour!  Such an easy way to transition guests from the ceremony to the reception, with some time to enjoy themselves before kicking off the celebration at the reception. What exactly is cocktail hour? Cocktail hour is a brief time in between the ceremony and reception where guests can mingle while the couple and their families finish up photos after the ceremony.  Does it have to be a full hour?  No!  [...]

Beat the heat at summer weddings

2024-10-09T15:15:11-05:00June 12th, 2024|BRIK VENUE|

Summer and early fall are popular seasons to get married in Texas - but the HEAT!  As you begin to plan your summer or early fall Texas wedding, take these suggestions into account.   Choose a venue with indoor and outdoor options When selecting a venue for your big day, find one that has indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony, cocktail hour or reception.  Chat with the staff about how to incorporate the outdoors even when the temperatures are over 100 degrees.  With indoor options, you are able to [...]

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