Think about the best meal you’ve had recently. Now imagine it without one of the key ingredients. How does it taste now? Remember in College making Macaroni and Cheese with water instead of milk?
Those same cheap substitutes can ruin your wedding. I’m not saying you need to get the very best of everything for each aspect of your wedding, but you should be careful about your priorities for your Chicago wedding.
Here’s an example: Last October, I spoke with a couple that booked the Gold Coast room at the Drake Hotel; incredible floral arrangements, amazing linens, limos… When they finally got to the discussing music, they said they had a budget of $2,000 for all their wedding music. After I told them they would need to call a DJ instead of a wedding band, they realized their mistake. At that point they didn’t have choice. I’m sure they and their guests were disappointed. All the smart decisions they made were quickly erased by missing out on one of the most important ones. Don’t the same mistake!
If you start with quality ingredients (your wedding vendors), the odds of having a great meal (your wedding) to share with your guests goes up dramatically. Don’t skimp out on the most important ingredients.
Here’s the recipe I think works best for planning a great Chicago wedding:
1. Venue
2. Music
3. Food
4. Dress/Tuxedo
5. Photographer
6. Flowers
7. Videographer
8. Linens
9. Wedding cake
10. Transportation
11. Wedding Favors
Enjoy and share the wonderful meal you’ve made with all your guests. Bon Appetite!
Feel free to ask any questions. I welcome your comments. Let me know if you have any ideas for topics on future Blogs.
Best Wishes,
David Rothstein
David Rothstein Music, Inc
773.244.1239
800.209.3310
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