How to Plan a Last-Minute Wedding

Last minute weddings can be a wonderful spur-of-the-moment experience that changes your life –something romantic, spontaneous and a little adventurous. Naturally, things will be happening at the speed of light, and you might not have time to get that decoration you’ve always wanted or fly in your friend who lives in Europe, but with little preparation and sound judgment, you can have a wedding that’s the talk of the town! 

Of course, there’s nothing like the helping hand of a team who’s had their fair share of last-minute weddings to plan and prepare like the one at The Links at Union Vale. Here are a few tips on planning a wedding when you have limited time and a whirlwind of activity to keep things organized and under control. 

*Leave the finishing touches to the experts — Don’t stress over the little things. Brides love to be in control and sign off on every detail surrounding their big day, but it’s not the worst thing to relinquish control. If you surround yourself with a trusted team of helpers, they’ll be able to take a lot off your plate. As for a season-appropriate decoration, let the staff at the venue sprinkle blossoms or rose petals on the tables or simple snowflake decorations to add the wow factor. 

*Go digital — Save-the-dates are pretty romantic, but everyone is online these days. Cut to the chase and send your guests an email save the date. This will save days and even weeks in ordering save the date stationery, sending them and waiting for a reply from your guests. Facebook events and groups are also a great way of letting your guests know about your last minute wedding, and they will help you keep track of how many people will be attending. 

*Loosen the dress code — Your bridesmaids don’t have to have identical frocks to have your wedding seem elegant and refined. Give them a bit of creative freedom to choose their dresses in different shades of the same color. This may improve everyone’s experience as your friends know their figures, insecurities and how to accentuate their best features. This will also save money as you won’t have to budget in for bridesmaids dresses. 

*Getting married last minute is possible — A lot will depend on the destination in which you’re getting married, so check local requirements and make sure you’ll qualify in time. Do some research on local venues and remember that there’s a reason why The Links at Union Vale is a preferred location for couples who want to become Mr & Mrs just a little bit sooner!

 

 

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Brooklyn Feel in the Hudson Valley

 

A millennial wedding is even special on its own –and not just because it’s a wedding. There’s a certain type of energy when millennials attend and take part of a wedding. They are looking for and are bringing the cosmopolitan feel of the big city to the romantic scenery of the countryside. They are most excited about dressing up, dancing, and visiting a new place and the Hudson Valley is the perfect destination for those things.

 

Venues like The Links at Union Vale are finding that the tastes and expectations of the new generation looking to tie the knot are changing. Food, décor, and presentation are now the main points of focus. Guests are looking forward to what surprises, like what the food is going to be, and couples want something different and really good.

 

It’s all about having a dedicated team who puts care into the little things that will have guests Instagramming everything from your wedding cake to the decorations.  It’s interesting that the little details everyone likes on Instagram or Pinterest are things that guests aren’t paying attention to, but still, create the ambiance they so much enjoy.

 

In fact, one of the ceremony elements millennial guests value the most is the wedding location – the setting, the area, the arrangement. And The Links at Union Vale brings a Brooklyn feel in the Hudson Valley to introduce some charm at your special day. If you want your guests having the time of their life and snapping pictures left and right, our team can brand your wedding by creating something “unique and meaningful to the couple.”

Taking your wedding out of town to a location that combines the best of both worlds is one way to go above and beyond to make your wedding stand out from the crowd. And venues like The Links at Union Vale have the flexibility to disperse the dinner and ceremony between the serene outdoor grounds and the elegant room with glass windows. This can create the impression of having two venues for your wedding and double the fun and capacity.

 

There is an expectation for less formal celebration at weddings these days as couples and guests emphasized feeling comfortable and having fun. We’re totally on board with that! Many millennials who book us for their wedding interpret formal attire as flannel shirts with bow ties and bohemian-style sundresses. The Links at Union Vale provides the perfect backdrop to their Brooklyn-feel, Hudson-style wedding.

 

 

 

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