When you’re planning your wedding, there is one piece that always seems to be daunting - the guest list. Who you invite to your wedding can be extremely stressful, but making it a multi-generational guest list can add an entirely different set of challenges when planning the rest of your big day. At The Leo Ballroom, we’ve seen our fair share of weddings where the guest list ranges from babies to great-grandparents. Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years to ensure that your multi-generational guest list feels memorable and inclusive for everyone in attendance:

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Floral arrangements, what cake you choose, and how you decorate your tables can be the fun parts of planning your wedding, but one of the hardest parts, in our opinion, when planning is your guest list. Do you invite your college roommate you haven’t talked to since you roomed together your freshman year, or that one Uncle that parties a little too hard? Finalizing your guest list is one of those planning elements that people tend not to want to do. And no matter how perfectly you execute your guest list, last-minute changes are inevitable. A flight could be cancelled or someone could get sick last minute. Even if your guests reply with a “yes,” that can quickly turn into a “no,” or “can I bring a plus-one?” Last-minute changes can be stressful, but having a flexible wedding venue will make it so much easier on your big day.

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When you picture you’re wedding day, the first thing that comes to mind is the main event - the ceremony - the moment where you say “I do.” While we love a traditional setup with the main aisle and chairs to the right and left, more and more couples are opting for a non-traditional layout for their ceremony. Either choosing something to be different or something that best reflects their personalities as a couple, and create a unique experience for their guests. If being different screams to you, here are a few ideas that could make for a different set-up:

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When it comes to planning your wedding, it’s no secret that planning costs add up extremely fast. Seeing that number increase can cause stress, and then the worrying begins about the overall cost. From choosing the right venue for you, who is catering your food, what everyone in the wedding party is wearing, along with the bride’s dress and groom’s tux, to all of the decor that is going to be perfect in pictures, couples are finding it harder and harder to stay within their original budget to try and create their dream atmosphere. But here’s the good news: with a little strategy and some extra thinking, there are plenty of ways you can achieve your perfect day and dream atmosphere. Here are a few ways for you to better know where to splurge and where to save on wedding décor - and why it’s important:

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