3 Reasons to Attend a Wedding Venue's Open House

 

You fell in love, you said “yes”, you’ve shown your friends and family your beautiful ring…now where do you start planning your wedding day? Wedding planning can be a daunting task, but having worked with over 200+ couples, we can help you get started!

First consider in what season or months you want to get married, and what style of venue you’re envisioning for your ceremony and reception. In the search for the ideal venue setting, attending an open house can provide you with valuable insights and a firsthand experience that online research cannot replicate. We always recommend touring a venue in-person, but an even more valuable experience is attending a venue open house. Here are three reasons that attending an open house is a must for any couple in the midst of planning a wedding:

1. Visualize the Ambiance - Attending an open house allows you to immerse yourself in the venue experience. You get to see firsthand what your guests will experience when walking through the venue’s doors. While photographs and virtual tours can provide a glimpse of a venue's aesthetic, they often fail to capture the true essence and atmosphere. By attending an open house, you can see how the space feels in person, experience its natural lighting, assess the overall layout, and visualize how it aligns with your wedding theme and vision.

At Oakland Farm’s open houses, you have the opportunity to explore event areas, including our reception hall, our open-air Pavilion, the spacious patios and wedding party suites. We even provide a glimpse into private vendor areas and our favorite photo scenes. Our open house is uniquely designed and decorated to help you make informed decisions on how to utilize the space effectively. This firsthand experience enables you to imagine the flow of your event and ensure that the venue aligns with your expectations.

2. Meet the Team - An open house presents the perfect opportunity to meet the venue's staff, including our Venue Manager and Venue Hosts. Our venue team will play a vital role in bringing your event vision to life; during tours, open houses and in-person meetings, you can interact with these professionals, discuss your event requirements, and gain insights into their expertise and capabilities.

Engaging with the venue staff allows you to ask questions, seek advice, and understand their approach to wedding days. They can provide valuable suggestions regarding room setups, what’s included with your rental, and catering options, helping you make informed decisions tailored to your event's needs. The Oakland Farm team prides ourselves on providing 5-star service to our clients, so our doors [and inboxes] are always open to clients when the have questions or concerns while planning their wedding ceremony and reception.

3. Sample Services & Amenities - Food, drinks, and cake. Need I say more!? Our team carefully selects each vendor attending our open house events so that our clients and recently engaged couples can sample services and meet face-to-face with wedding day vendors. We showcase caterers, bartenders, wedding planners, photographers, musicians, florists, rental companies and more! By experiencing these offerings firsthand, you can assess their quality, presentation, and suitability for your event.

Taste hors d'oeuvres from caterers, cake from our favorite bakers, cocktails from experienced bartenders, and meet other vendor teams that are crucial for creating the right memories during your wedding day. These firsthand experiences enable you to make more informed decisions about which services and amenities will best contribute to your perfect day.

Attending an Open House allows you to experience the full offerings of a wedding venue and its preferred vendors. Plus, seeing our Barn and Pavilion decorated for a ceremony and reception will help you envision exactly how we can bring your wedding vision to life. Experience the ambiance, meet the vendor teams, and of course, sampling all the services are why attending a venue open house is an essential step in finding the perfect venue for your upcoming wedding day..

Oakland Farm’s next open house will be an evening to remember - mark your calendars for Sunday, February 25 from 3pm to 5pm to experience the many amenities our luxury Barn venue has to offer engaged couples. Tickets are FREE and we encourage you to bring your fiance, friends or family as you explore all our property has to offer. 2024 dates are booking quickly, and this is the perfect chance to see our event spaces in-person!

We hope to see you there!

 
Leanna Grace CaddellComment