Location, Location, Location - Just because it is more "expensive" does not mean it is more "expensive".

As a preferred vendor at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, I am quite often asked how “massive” the Gaylord wedding budgets are. My reply is shocking to most people.  The budgets reflect very closely those of any of my other weddings when matched both in style and the number of guests in attendance. And, there are so many benefits to having a wedding at such a beautiful location.  You can obviously budget less money for décor in such a venue.

When you have a blank-canvas-type-venue, such as a banquet hall, you may have to bring in tables, chairs, linens, china, silver, etc.  The total for these items can become very pricey.  It may be worth it if you have always wanted to get married on your family’s ranch in Stephenville, but it is quite often more expensive to have a wedding “at-home” than at one of these incredible venues. And, you have to do so much more of the work yourself or hire more worker-bees to get the job done.

There are so many of these great locations in the Fort Worth area.  The Ashton Depot is another location that provides beautiful atmosphere and great food. Both the Omni and the Worthington also have much to offer. 

There are also a number of “All-Inclusive” venues popping up around the Metroplex such as Aristide in Mansfield and The Piazza in Colleyville offer so much to brides looking to create maximum effect with minimum stress.