On today’s episode, Danielle and Sara welcome Angie Gibbs from The Studio 3s Performance & Event Venue in downtown Hopkinsville, KY. Angie goes over everything you need to know about hosting small events with a big impact, whether that be your wedding, bridal shower, birthday party, or holiday celebration. She shares her helpful insight for couples who like to plan events themselves, and also acknowledges that the best way to enjoy your event with as little stress and troubleshooting as possible is to hire experts who can take care of all the logistics for you while still working within your budget.

Angie talks about giving yourself plenty of time to set up and break down your event, meeting with your venue ahead of time, confirming the number of guests attending, and renting linens. You’ll also hear how COVID has impacted the wedding industry, what type of events Angie sees most often in her studio, and why it’s so important to have a backup plan for your party.

Finally, the group shares their hilarious wedding venue horror stories that illustrate why you should always choose your bridal party carefully, be considerate of your vendors’ time, and use a staggered start for your sparkler display.

To learn more about The Studio 3s Performance & Event Venue, visit them on Facebook. 

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Episode Highlights:

• Today’s guest is Angie Gibbs from The Studio 3s Performance & Event Venue in downtown Hopkinsville, KY
• They specialize in smaller events that make a big impact
• They have an intimate space where guests can relax and have fun
• Many of Angie’s clients are fans of DIY and simply want to rent the space
• She gives her best tips to those who like to take on the event planning themselves
• Give yourself plenty of time to set up and break down
• Hire experts to make the planning process less stressful and rushed
• Consider renting linens
• Meet with your venue beforehand and walk through the logistics
• Confirm the number of guests you’ll be having
• Alcohol restrictions and guidelines at The Studio 3s
• How COVID has changed the wedding industry
• Angie has not seen many elopements in her space
• They do a lot of rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, bridal showers, Christmas parties
• Current supply sourcing issues
• September/October is the busiest wedding season
• Always have a backup plan in case the weather does not cooperate
• Wedding horror stories

Quotes:

“Pretty much any smaller event that you can think of is perfect at the studio.”

“The best advice I could give is to allot yourself extra time.”

“Let the people that specialize in doing those things do those things for you. This is a special time for you.”

“I would say linen rental is another thing that really is a no-brainer.”

“We have a lot of little nooks and crannies in the studio that can be set up to meet your individual...