Nice Day for a White Wedding

It’s a... Nice Day for a WhiteWedding

How do you envi-

sion your wedding day? A winter wedding in NEPA may provide the cozy vibes and scenic backgrounds that can make your wedding more wonderful than you ever imagined!

1. Winter wonderland! Take your first walk as Mr. and Mrs. surrounded by gleaming blankets of snow. You’ll thank us when you see the photos. 2. Winter white! Stun your guests with elegant and sophisticated fashions and decorations... fur stole for the bride? Sparkling tablecloths for dining? Now we’re talking about a match made in heaven!

3. No sweat! Planning a wedding already comes with a full package of its own stresses. Remove heat and humidity from the list by planning your big day in a month with cooler temps! Your attendants may appreciate their tuxedoes and formal wear a whole lot more.

4. Cut costs. If you’re planning the most special day of your life, we don’t have to tell you it’s going to be expensive! Save on booking popular venues and vendors by planning outside of traditional wedding season. Get more for your money!

5. Winter menu.

Stray from the typical summer cocktail and light fare. Serve spiked cocoa, mulled wines, and warm comfort foods, sure to be a festive fan favorite by all attendees. 6. Less competition! While hosting a wedding isn’t really a competition, all the brides and mothers of the brides know that sometimes it turns into one! Bask in the spotlight of your standalone winter wedding and attend your friends’ summer celebrations with a clear head.

7. Extend the holidays! It’s the most wonderful time of year, so why not piggyback off that momentum? Repurpose decorations and cheer to make planning your winter wedding a littler simpler.

8. Family (and friends!) affair!

Show your guests how much you value their presence by planning a wedding outside of summer vacation season, making it easier for them to plan and afford travel. Their wallets will thank you!

9. Winter anniversary!

Guarantee you’ll spend a special anniversary trip or dinner with your sweetheart every year during the otherwise monotonous winter months.

10. Cover Shot Perfect!

Submit your wedding photos to Happenings Magazine. Many beautiful winter weddings have graced our

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1. Constantino’s Catering and Events Inc.

Alicia Carey 570-963-1691

2. MCR

Brian Daubert 570-283-0902

3. Penn’s Peak

Krysta Fink 610-826-9646

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7. POSH and the Colonnade

Josh Mast and Paul Blackledge 570-342-6114

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple

Erin Speicher 570-346-7369 x135

Skytop

Simone Colon 570-595-8939

20 Questions To Ask 20 Questions To Ask An Event Coordinator

1. What exactly is included in the package?

2. Can you work with our budget?

3. What additional charges or fees are not included in the package?

4. What will be the total, final cost including tax and gratuities?

5. If we’re planning an outdoor event, is there an indoor option based on inclement weather?

6. Does the venue have a minimum revenue or number of guests needed to book the space?

7. Will the event coordinator be available at all times the day of the event?

8. Do you offer accommodations for travelling guests?

9. Can I reserve a number of rooms and a special room rate for travelling guests?

10. Does the facility have preferred or required vendors?

11. What makes this venue stand apart from others? 12. Can we make changes to the packages and customize menu items and bar selections to meet our needs?

13. Can your venue comfortably hold the guest list for my wedding?

14. Can the venue provide the ambiance we are looking for?

15. Is this the best venue for the type of group being invited?

16. Does the venue have any special requirements for guests (adults only, jackets required)?

17. How involved will the event planner be?

18. What timeline can be used for planning?

19. How will the venue meet our expectations?

20. Are you a single-event facility? H