Alexandra & Chris – February 2021
A Cotton Gin No. 116 Couples Highlight The effects of COVID and the Texas freeze didn’t keep this couple from celebrating their commitment, their way! With an outdoor reception complete with an outdoor dance floor and fun had by all! Alex and Chris met at a mutual friend’s house and their relationship bloomed. Their friendsContinue reading “Alexandra & Chris – February 2021”
The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Flow
Our second to last (yes we said 4 but we threw in another), is FLOW. What is Flow? Have you thought about your wedding vision, and in that vision did you think about how your day will flow? How does that work with your venue set up? Those details are important. Flow has to doContinue reading “The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Flow”
The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Photography
Photos, outside of the actual marriage, are the only piece of your wedding day that lasts forever – you’ll want to be sure they capture these memories to last a lifetime. So with so many different options out there, how do you make a good choice? First, consider your venue look/style. Your venue will beContinue reading “The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Photography”
The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Food
Let’s talk about FOOD The venue, food, and beverage costs usually make up a predominant part of your wedding day budget. Keep this in mind when you put together your overall budget as you look for areas to save. So, what does it take to feed 100-150+ guests? EXPERIENCE. Trust us, you don’t want toContinue reading “The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Food”
The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Florals
Let’s talk about FLORALS & COVID Flowers are usually one of the main decorative pieces in wedding and reception décor. Did you know that the bridal bouquet dates back to antiquity where brides carried herbs and spices to help ward off bad spirits? In Victorian times the floral bouquet was popularized. Many believe that theContinue reading “The 4 “F’s” of Weddings: Florals”
Bad Weather Wedding Tips for Getting Married Outdoors
Are you having an outdoor ceremony and/or reception on your wedding day? Have you considered the impact inclement weather could have on this? Read below on questions to consider when visiting venues and be ready for anything with our bad weather wedding tips. Does the venue have indoor space available in the event of inclementContinue reading “Bad Weather Wedding Tips for Getting Married Outdoors”
Should You Have a Holiday Weekend Wedding?
4 Questions to Ask Your Venue First Are you thinking about having your wedding during around a specific holiday? It’s a great idea when family members will already be travelling and have time off from work, but did you know that holidays can mean different pricing and different hurdles to consider when booking a weddingContinue reading “Should You Have a Holiday Weekend Wedding?”
6 Things to Consider when Booking a Wedding Venue
How to Find Your Ideal Venue What is your wedding venue budget? Your budget will be a large focus as you plan your big day. Prior to considering venues, you should discuss what you plan to spend on your entire wedding including clothes, food, alcohol, flowers, photographer, cake and more. In most cases, booking theContinue reading “6 Things to Consider when Booking a Wedding Venue”
5 Things to Remember to Do on Your Wedding Day
Important Tips for a Stress-free Wedding After hosting many weddings at Cotton Gin No. 116, we’ve become very familiar with the different stressors that brides can feel. There are a lot of things to remember to do on your wedding day. With such a frenzy the day of, it can be easy to lose focusContinue reading “5 Things to Remember to Do on Your Wedding Day”
How to Get Married During Coronavirus
Is a Wedding Even Possible with COVD-19? Listen, there is a global pandemic going on, so the safest place is to remain at home. We’re not recommending large guest list “grand” weddings which could cause additional spreading of the virus. Everyone’s situation is different though and in certain settings, having a wedding that follows safetyContinue reading “How to Get Married During Coronavirus”
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