choosing a wedding venue in columbus

Let's talk wedding locations: how do you pick yours? I think most everyone would say they start with a budget. You can't choose prices until you make a list of everything wedding and set a budget for everything big ticket. Things such as guests food, cake, PHOTOGRAPHER ;), attire, dj, etc. It's definitely okay to call venues and ask for a real price breakdown upfront. You don't want to pine over a place you can't afford OR miss out on a venue that is perfect of you! 

Tip: Not choosing a date beforehand, instead a month or a season will set you up to get a YES from a venue!

Do you base your decision on the needs of guests, location, simply aesthetic of the venue, or something completely different? I'd love to hear more of what YOU think! Ps, here's a beautiful wedding at Brookshire (which I'm so glad the weather was pretty for an outdoor ceremony!):

a stylish design

I got referred to one of the most talented ladies and her name is Amy; she created A Stylish Design. She chooses the most beautiful patterns to sew clutches, neckerchiefs, and kimonos! We shot some lifestyle ideas for styling her gorgeous products downtown and in the studio I work at Zurie Coworking. I had worked with Andrea before on a bridal shoot and she was so perfect for product shooting as well. She even brought some of her own everyday pieces to style with Amy's line. It all went together so easily. I think the pieces are all patterns that you can mix into your own style too! 

a birthday party for my own

I still can't believe I have two children sometimes-- let alone one of them (the youngest) is three years old now! As a parent you talk in future tense a lot and then BAM its happening. And yes you hear that often but thats because its true. I think I thought I'd be a super strict, no iPads type. Granted I still don't let me kids sleep in bed with me (mostly because my husband says no haha) but I'm fine with an hour or two of tv and I honestly think chicken nuggets are its own food group anyway. We're active and spend tons of quality time together learning about the world and whats important-- so I don't need to be over the top. 

There was a time in Josephine's childhood (as a wee baby) that I thought I would be making decisions and rules on my own. And most of what I decided is still law in our house but a lot of things changed when I had a partner who thought about life so differently. And its not even about how we were raised. Its how he views people, and successes, and being a contributing person in this world. Luckily we're opposites in most strengths and weaknesses. And I may act tough but I would be lost without such a steadfast individual. Love this family of mine.