Great Ideas to Avoid Crowds on the Wedding Day

Great Ideas to Avoid Crowds on the Wedding Day

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life. But it can also be stressful, especially if you’re trying to avoid crowded areas and long lines, so we’re here to help! Here are some cool ideas to help you avoid crowds on your big day!

·      Consider Having a Weekday Wedding

Weekday weddings are often more affordable, and you’ll likely have a wider choice of venues and vendors.

Plus, since most people work on weekdays, you may be able to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more intimate celebration.

·      Have a Smaller Wedding

If you want to avoid crowds, have a smaller wedding. You’ll still be able to have all the elements of a traditional wedding, but with fewer guests, you’ll have more control over the environment and can create a more intimate and memorable experience!

·      Choose a Unique Venue

Instead of having your wedding at a popular venue, choose a unique location that is less well-known. For example, a vineyard, a garden, a museum, or a private residence can be a great alternative.

You’ll be able to avoid the crowds and have a unique experience that will make your wedding even more special!

·      Schedule Your Ceremony and Reception at Off-Peak Times

If you’re set on having your wedding at a popular venue, schedule your ceremony and reception at off-peak times.

You may be able to secure a better price and avoid the crowds. Plus, you’ll have more time to enjoy the venue without feeling rushed.

·      Create a Mobile Cocktail Hour

Instead of having a stationary cocktail hour, consider a mobile one. That could be a great way to avoid crowded areas and allow guests to mingle and explore different parts of the venue.

You could set up different stations with food and drinks throughout the venue, allowing guests to move around and avoid crowded areas.

These are all great ideas, but you’ll need a professional wedding planner and other wedding vendors to pull them off. So, where do you find and book them? Come to our wedding expos!

New Mexico Wedding Expo and Guide want to help with your wedding planning and make it as stressless as possible. First, research vendors, then come to our shows and ask questions that will get you beyond the basic question of how much something is!

Our upcoming show, the Summer New Mexico Wedding Expo (6th August 2023), holds at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North. It’s the summer’s biggest bridal event and brings together local wedding pros ready to help you plan your wedding!

With over 90 wedding pros, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get ideas and ask questions. Plus, you’ll see gowns from David’s Bridal and Uptown Bride and enjoy one of our fashion shows!

Hourly fashion shows will be held at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., and prize drawings will happen after each fashion show. But you must be present to win!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get inspired and plan the wedding of your dreams. We hope to see you there! Contact us here today!

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