How to Afford Your Dream Wedding Venue
Today, we're talking about a money-saving tip that will allow you to book your dream wedding venue without breaking the bank.
Friday Wedding Reception by Lauren Hunter Photography
Weekday Weddings
Did you know that many venues, including Spain Ranch, offer off-day pricing and elopement packages? Don't mark your dream venue off the list just because the Saturday price doesn't suit your budget. Everyone has heard of off-season pricing, but should you sacrifice your favorite season or month just to save money? We don't think so! When you book a non-Saturday, you're not just saving money, you're allowing yourself to get married in your favorite season/month too! A few our weekday wedding dates were picked because of a relative's anniversary (so sweet) or other type of sentimental date for the couple. Take a look at the photos above; they were from a stunning Friday wedding reception. The photos below are from a precious Monday night wedding.
Monday wedding photos by Rachelle Champlain
Guest List
Booking an "off" day means you won't be competing heavily over desirable wedding vendors with other couples. Saturdays are the most popular days for weddings, which means it can be difficult to get the vendors you want. Understandably, the first worry about booking an off-day for a traditional-sized wedding is if guests will be able to attend. If you book far enough in advance and give your guests plenty of notice, they'll be able to make arrangements to be there.
Cecily Hunter’s Monday Night Wedding. Photo by Lauren Hunter
Monday WEddings
We’ve had the most unique weddings on Leap Day, two of which fell on Mondays. February 29th, 2016 was our very first Monday wedding but not even close to the last. Our very own Director of Events, Cecily Hunter, got married on a Monday in October and it was the most perfect day. We’ve had tons of Monday weddings, each of which has been a totally gorgeous wedding with a PARTY at the end of the night.
Sunday Brunch Wedding Photo: Kelbert McFarland Photography
Sunday Brunch Wedding Photo : Kailey Watson Photography
Sunday Brunch Wedding in Tulsa : Abby Roses
Brunch weddings on a Sunday
Sunday weddings can be an entire weekend affair with plenty of time to spend with your family and guests on Friday and Saturday. Sundays also happen to be the perfect day for a brunch wedding (our favorite type of wedding)! Can you say all-white barn in the morning light? Yeah. Your photos will be out-of-this- world gorgeous.
Friday Night Wedding. Photos by Patricia P
friday night weddings
Friday nights have the benefit of being a weekend night, so if you're concerned about guests leaving early (this hasn't been an issue for Friday or Sunday weddings at The Ranch) or you really want to have the vibe of a weekend party for your reception, Fridays are perfect. A Friday wedding is also a fantastic option for a fall wedding if you and your guests are football fans. A Friday wedding ensures the focus will be on you and not on checking the score of the game.
Elopements in oklahoma
Beginning - midweek weddings are great days for intimate weddings or elopements. They're also good days to book if a holiday lands in the middle of the week when people are off work. For example, you could book a Wednesday wedding because the Fourth of July is on a Thursday. We offer elopement packages starting at $950 for 3 hours, and we have ceremony + reception elopement packages available. Why elope? It's incredibly intimate, and incredibly budget-friendly. You'll have saved money normally allotted to the venue to put toward your dream wedding photographer, florist, and gown. Ultimately, your wedding is about YOU, and the day of the week won't matter when it's all said and done. Look at the photos below. Would you believe that not a single one of these photos in this blog post is from a Saturday wedding? These photos are just as beautiful as photos taken from a Saturday wedding! If you have questions about weekday weddings, unique weddings, and elopements, give us a shout! We are the most experienced elopement venue in Tulsa having performed elopements since 2016.
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Look at the most enchanting garden party wedding at Spain Ranch. Picture this: a lush garden setting with vibrant blooms, romantic string lights, and the sweet scent of fresh flowers in the air. This stunning over-the-top celebration was a dream come true for our lovely couple, Madison and Jared, who wanted to say "I do" surrounded by the beauty of nature.