What is my competition and how will I be different?

I have research venues in my area or up to 60 miles from my location

Some have venue only option, some have a few small packages or semi inclusive options, and only one that would be all-inclusive. Here are my findings:

Venues near me:

All-inclusive

STONE BRIDGE FARMS - 281 COUNTY ROAD 717 - CULLMAN, ALABAMA 35055 - 256.734.9765 http://www.stonebridgewedding.com/rentals.html

Semi Inclusive options

Wilson's Wedding Chapel 1328 Main Street Gardendale, AL 35071 (205) 631-8754

www.wilsonsflorist.com

Limestone Springs Golf Club 3000 Colonial Drive | Oneonta, Alabama 35121 http://www.limestonesprings.com/-event-services-offered

Venue only, with preferred vendors list

Cabin At The Lodge 377 Indian Hills Road Hayden, AL, 35079, USA (205) 266-5108

http://www.thecabinatthelodge.com/

The Willows 586 Nectar Bridge Rd Cleveland, AL 35049 205-623-5070 or 205-623-5040

http://weddingsatthewillows.com/

Rosewood 4156 Main St, Pinson, AL 35126

http://www.arosewoodevent.com/home/

River Heights 65 River Heights Drive Cleveland, AL 35049

http://www.riverheightsweddings.com/default.html

I plan on offering and All-inclusive meaning everything you need for a wedding with low budget in mind and add on options for special "BLING"   Example:

“I Do” Wedding Package Features:

25 people- $2495.00

35- $3125.00

40- $4475.00

45- $5455.00

50- $6015.00

ALL Included:

 

Consultant to share ideas and take care of all of the details of the planning and decor.    

Use of Venue for rehearsal two days before event for 2 hours 
                                                            

Use of the Venue and Grounds for 6 Hours                                                                                                      

Your choice of inside the Carriage House or outside in the Blissful Gardens ceremony locations. 
                                         

Your reception can be held Inside or outside with simple but elegant decorations and lighting 
                                                        

Guest entry is 30 minutes prior to ceremony.            

Free Guest parking                                                                      

Use of the Bridal Suite and facilities to get ready in.         

Groom's Suite and facilities to get ready in.                       

Suite for other wedding party to dress.                                

Fresh flower bridal bouquet                                               

Groom's boutonniere.                                                          

Champagne or sparkling juice for toasting your union!               

Champagne flutes for Bride and Groom.                                      

Choice of light refreshments select (4 trays - 25ppl) and (8 trays -50ppl) trays from any of the 40 choices of Hors d'oeuvres.   (see choices)                                                                                                                           
 Silver cake stand - round or square.                                              

2 Tier Wedding Cake your choice of color and flavor (top layer is for your anniversary!)                                                                          

Several sets of cake knives and serving utensils silver cake cutting knife and server.                                                                                        

Cake keepsake box                                                            

Clear plastic plates and flatware                                                                                                                                 

Water, tea, lemonade or punch with clear plastic cups.                              

Ceremony Music information and lists Ceremony music of your choice on our sound system.                                                                       

A Non-Denominational Officiate / Minister (if needed) (Donations accepted).                                                                                               

Up to 50 white folding chairs in ceremony area. 
                          

Up to 50 white folding chairs in reception area.  
                         

7 Sixty inch Round or 8 foot rectangular tables for reception seating.                                                                   

Decorated "Sweethearts Table" with vase to hold brides bouquet.                                                                                  

Other tables for refreshments, memorial tables , etc.                 

Simple but elegant table centerpieces.                               

White, ivory, or black table linens on guest tables (Upgrades available)                                           

"First Dance" and "play list" (no DJ / EmCee) reception music.                                                                                                                     

Use of the grounds and common areas of the for photos .                                                                                                                                     

Complete planning, design and decor services by our planning team.                                                                                                                   

Setup, tear down, and cleanup service.                              

Rose petals, bird seed, bubbles or sparklers for getaway photos.                                                                                                                           

         

Add-ons and Up-grade Services Available

Additional ADD-ON list

Additional chairs                                                                                     

Additional Tables                                                                                    

1 Bridesmaid's Bouquet                                                                           

1 Groomsman's boutonniere                                                                 

Additional Food Platters   

Rehearsal Dinner (with additional 2 hours of time)                                                                  

Up-Grade to China and Silver place settings                                    

One Photographer

         Mon-Thur.                                                                                              

           Fri-Sun                                                                                                  

  Includes as many "day of” features as time allows.

          Online gallery for guest photo ordering.

PHOTO ADD ON’S

•Couple Session          

•Bridal Formal Session

•10 x10 Storybook         

•DVD of hi-res images with print release 

DJ/Emcee for your reception. Plan for your guests to dance.     
  
                             LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL WOW FACTOR:

Classic Car Getaway BEAUTIFUL Photo Opportunity!                                       

Limo Getaway (varies with mileage and limo choice)                       

        
Horse drawn Carriage (6 Hours) MAKE IT SPECIAL!