How To Choose The Perfect Orange County Wedding Venue

It’s easy to get stressed out while planning your dream wedding. There are so many wedding day reception trends to research and wedding day choices to make and take care of. How many guests will you invite? What about flower arrangements? Will you have a DJ or a band? Prioritizing can keep you from getting overwhelmed planning your wedding. So can simple solutions like selecting the Orange County wedding catering company that has already satisfied brides and grooms in Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Clemente. And if you’re worried about how to choose the perfect OC wedding venue, here are some ideas from the wedding catering pros at TMC!

Be Cost Conscious

Being cost conscious about your OC wedding reception catering isn’t about being cheap or even frugal. It’s about knowing not only how much you have to spend but the true cost of your choices. For instance, many wedding venues add tips and sales tax to the total. Since taxes are high here in SoCal, that means a $10,000 quote can easily morph into a $13,000 bill. Similarly places that provide table settings may be cheaper than rental houses while using a hotel ballroom might trigger discounts in lodging. Wedding catering packages can also save you money in the long run!

Experts often recommend that brides first hire a wedding planner. As lead planner Alliey Kline-Weichelt told brides.com, “Planners are much more familiar with the capabilities of a space, the layout, and the time and items you'll need to really transform it.” Regardless of whether you hire a planner or not, it’s important to know exactly what you have to spend on your wedding day. Remember, spending more than you’ve budgeted for a “dream” venue may force you to trim your floral arrangements or pare down the guest list. 

Location, location, location

Insisting on a rustic, remote setting when you are planning your dream wedding could mean a travel nightmare for out-of-town guests. On the other hand, a hotel or events venue could feel too impersonal or generic for your wedding. Take the time to visit the site. Make sure they allow outside vendors if you already have a company in mind for your wedding reception catering. 

When you are planning your dream wedding reception the food is a huge part of your vision. So whether or not you already have an idea of what you’ll be serving, the Orange County wedding catering company Taylor Made Cuisine will work with you to craft a menu guaranteed to compliment any location. 

Narrow it Down

If you have multiple choices, start eliminating them. Are the wedding venues available on the date you want, do they have sufficient parking, are they accessible? Most of all, get a feeling for the place during your visit and trust your instincts. The same can be said for your wedding reception catering. During your tastings, see if the company’s menu exceeds your expectations. Some, like Taylor Made Cuisine, will work with you to craft a one-of-a-kind experience designed for the diet and palate of your guests. For some wedding caterers, choice means prime rib or fish.

The Wedding Venue Should Enhance Your Personal Style

Remember who you are! If you’d rather be barefoot, a stuffy ballroom is less than ideal. Similarly, if you enjoy sit-down dinners, buffets can be a chore. Whether you’re looking at a venue for a wedding reception catering service, you want your style reflected and respected. As event planner Calder Clark told marthastewart.com, you want a place that “meshes with your vision.” For example, bohemian brides are the ones who “…usually choose wide open spaces and build a venue from scratch with string lights defining the space.”

Because Taylor Made Cuisine has years of experience not just with wedding reception catering in OC but with corporate catering as well, they’ve honed their skills accommodating a variety of clients. They’ve worked in all types of venues across Orange County in towns like Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Clemente. So whether your venue is locked or you’re still looking, contact Taylor Made Cuisine today to set up a tasting tomorrow.