Non-traditional venues definitely come with some additional planning needs. (Photo by Allison Williams Photography.)
As you’re planning your wedding (or any celebration), do you ever have that nagging feeling that you are forgetting something? You may be–and the things you aren’t thinking of are all completely glamor-less. Here are a few things you might want to add to your to-do list:
- Garbage. Your party is probably going to generate some garbage. You can reduce the amount by focusing on recycling and composting, but there is going to be some. If you’ve hired a full-service caterer, you probably don’t have to give it any more thought. If you are having a party at home, in a non-traditional venue, and/or without a full-service caterer, it is always going to be a consideration. Do you have enough garbage/recycling receptacles? Do you have enough garbage bags? Where does the trash go after the party? Is it going to cost anything to dispose of it?
- Bathrooms. Again, if you’re in one of the many usual places for weddings and parties, this is probably not something you need to think about. But for large parties at home or somewhere unusual (forest preserve??), it deserves some thought. What kinds of facilities are available? Are they well kept? Are there enough of them? Do you need to rent portable restrooms? What are the rules about that? Do you want to spend the extra money to get the really nice ones?
- Clean-up. No matter where your party is (except, maybe, at home), there will be stuff that needs to be removed after the fun is over. This is generally the last thing people think of, but you can get a jump on it now. Who will take the decor, the gifts, the leftovers? How will they be transported? And what happens to them afterwards? Do you want your guests to take home anything? As I said, it’s not glamorous, but it’s important.
As you’re doing your planning, keep all these things in mind so you don’t have any unpleasant surprises. After all that, is what good planning is all about!
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