The Seville’s Grand ballroom with glittering chandeliers, elegant table black settings, Fresh flower decorations, Gold uplights and a large vinyl black dance floor make it a breathtaking wedding reception!

We understand that once the enchantment of an engagement wears off, and congratulations from friends and family are replaced with questions like “So have you set a date?”, many couples may feel overwhelmed with the prospect of planning a wedding. It can be hard to even know where to start!

That’s why our wedding coordinators at The Seville have put together this “How to Plan Your Wedding” blog series. Here, we’ll help you begin to prioritize and plan, covering everything you need to know to get to that aisle. (From there, the rest is up to you!)

Today’s post is our third installment, so to make sure you’re up-to-date, be sure to check out part one: “Getting Started” and part two: “Friends and Family” for more detailed information on:

1. Getting organized and setting your wedding planning timetable
2. Finding your “big picture” wedding vision and beginning to plan around it
3. Selecting wedding venues you may be interested in
4. Discussing and setting your budget
5. Starting to build the guest list
6. Registering for wedding gifts
7. Selecting the wedding party

Once you’re all caught up on these steps, you’ll be ready to:

Welcome to The Seville’s “How to Plan Your Wedding” blog series, where our experienced wedding coordinators are taking you step-by-step through everything you need to check off your to-do list leading up to the big day. We hope our guide can help relieve some of the stress of planning a wedding so that you can focus on enjoying this exciting time with the people you love.

Are you just joining us? This post is a continuation from our previous blog “How to Plan Your Wedding 1: Getting Started,” so make sure to start there for more detailed information on:

1. Getting organized and setting your wedding planning timetable
2. Finding your “big picture” wedding vision and beginning to plan around it
3. Selecting wedding venues you may be interested in

All caught up? Great! The next thing you need to do is:

If you are reading this, congratulations! You have just passed a huge milestone in your life: you’ve gotten engaged to that special someone with whom you will share the rest of your life. Make sure to take the time to celebrate this occasion with your loved ones, because as soon as the dust settles, it’s time to start looking toward the next big milestone that your engagement has set in motion: the wedding itself.

If the prospect of starting to plan your wedding sounds overwhelming, don’t worry! The Seville’s team of wedding coordinators is here to help you understand where to begin. In our “How to Plan Your Wedding” blog series, we’ll guide you step-by-step along the path to the altar. There’s a lot to think about, but take things one step at a time and before you know it, all the planning will be behind you and you’ll be saying “I do!”

In today’s post, we talk about how to get started. Read on to learn more, and if you’re near the Schaumburg area, be sure to consider The Seville for your chosen wedding venue! Our event space is beautiful and versatile, and we have all-inclusive wedding packages to fit every vision and need. Contact us for more information today.