Today I'm reading chapter 6 from my Amazon book - How To Start and Run a Wedding Venue In Your Own Backyard.

My hope is to spark ideas for you and your venue. All event spaces are unique and should be an expression of your dreams.

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Having two weddings a weekend at your backyard venue is very doable, but will require a fast-paced working environment.

There are several things to consider when making the choice to have one wedding a weekend or two.

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It's easy to get caught up in all the "excitement" of providing a beautiful landscape for wedding events, after all, a wedding is a happy occasion full of joy and fun.

While this is true, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes.

Let me share a few insights I picked up along my venue journey.

Enjoy the lawnmower noise in the background, we like to keep it real around here! : )

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What happens when you want shade, have a perfect plan, and hubby doesn't agree with said plan?

I just knew shade tree's would make everything better but... I probably should not have handled it this way?!

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As a venue owner, your vision is important when creating a unique and memorable space for couples to celebrate their always and forever.

This vision thing can get overwhelming, yes?! 

Stalling out and procrastinating is not an option however, so what is the answer?

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Let's just face it, bugs are not welcome at a wedding.

They get in your food, on the food that has been prepared for you, and all the hand gyrations to keep them away, gets very annoying.

So, what is a venue to do?

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It's easy to get in a rush on Bridal Show mornings and forget something, ask me how I know this!

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I believe if you have property, enough property, it should or could bring in extra income. I'm not saying it must be a venue, but that is what I know, so that is what I share on.

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Let's dive into a topic that hits close to home for me and many of you: overcoming obstacles, especially when the biggest obstacle in our path turns out to be none other than ourselves.

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The decision to say yes to your dreams opens doors to who you are. It fulfills the need to make a difference, while living a life of adventure and learning.

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