The Big Wedding Planning Podcast

#397 How to Ace Your Venue Site Visit: The Ultimate Guide


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We're unpacking the essential steps to conducting a successful venue site visit, with the expertise of Dixie Bagley, a renowned wedding venue owner and wedding business consultant. 

Choosing a venue is a major milestone in wedding planning, the reception gobbles up about half your budget and your venue sets the stage for your big day. Dixie and I will guide you through the entire process, from the initial online research to the in-person visit, ensuring you know exactly when to go, who to bring, and what to ask.


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  • Topics We Covered

    • Timing Your Site Visit: Knowing the best moment to sched ule your venue exploration.
    • Navigating the Site Visit: Essential steps to take during your visit.
    • Choosing Your Visit Squad: Deciding who should accompany you.
    • Packing Your Site Visit Kit: What to bring for a productive outing.
    • Open House vs. Private Site Visit: Navigating the differences and benefits.
    • Dealing with Venue Renovations: What to ask and expect if renovations are planned.
    • Virtual Scouting for Destination Venues: Best practices for when you can't visit in person.

    • About The Guest

      Dixie Bagley is a renowned wedding business entrepreneur, owning The Farm in Rome, Georgia, a picturesque European farm estate nestled in the northwest Georgia mountains. In addition to managing her venue, Dixie also owns The Sweet Bar Bakery, bringing culinary delight to her clients. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, she serves as a Business & Personal Consultant for wedding and event professionals, specializing in growth and balance, while also excelling as a wedding planner and engaging speaker in the field of event education.


      Links We Referenced

      The Sweet Bar

      The Farm Rome, GA

      Dixie Events


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