What to Look for When Scouting Your Wedding Venue

Not all wedding venues are created equal. And if you plan to have a destination wedding, you may not even be able to view your venue in person before the big day. In this episode, our host, Jennifer Stein, is joined by Natalia Mangieri, Destination Sales Executive for The Westin Michigan Avenue to discuss the best ways to scout your wedding venue from afar. With Natalia's extensive experience, she provides expert advice on what to look for in a venue so you and your guests will have the best, most seamless wedding weekend, free of stress and pressure. This is a must-listen for anyone who is planning a wedding and wants to unpack the nuances of the differences between venue types as well as to learn what a brand like Marriott Bonvoy offers for weddings and events.

About Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events:
At Marriott Bonvoy, we take every event “a step beyond.” Our events let you break away from the traditional toward meaningful experiences for guests. Our hotels and resorts reframe events as high-impact getaways hosted at incredible indoor and outdoor spaces, with catering menus that leave a lasting impression and local flavors inspired by the destination – while keeping sustainability in mind at each venue.

Marriott Bonvoy hotel and resort teams help to reimagine the complete event experience with personalized service for seamless celebrations that spark genuine connections among guests. There are countless benefits of hosting your wedding and honeymoon at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels. Among them are room upgrades, resort credits and special promotions for your honeymoon when you plan your wedding at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, plus earn bonus points on member-exclusive deals. Join Marriott Bonvoy to start earning, redeeming and reaping the benefits of membership.
For more about Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events, log on to https://experiencemarriott.com/weddings or follow @marriottbonvoy on all social media platforms.

More about Destination I Do:
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram:   / destinationido   or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

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Opening Video Credits:
Resort: @jewelgrandejamaica / https://www.jewelgrande.com/
Event/Floral Design/Rentals: @tai_flora_luxe / https://taiflora.com/
Videographer: @keymomentfilms / https://keymomentfilms.com/
Photographer: @katherinejoyphoto / https://wedding.katherinejoy.com/
Gown: @grace_loves_lace / https://graceloveslace.com/
Menswear: @friartux / https://www.friartux.com/
Hair and Makeup: @troublefieldstyle / https://thetroublefieldlifestyle.com/
Stationery: @vidhidattanidesigns / https://vidhidattani.com/
Wedding Jewelry and Accessories: @mariaelenaheadpieces / https://mariaelenaheadpieces.com/
Production: @bridalbar / https://www.bridalbar.com/
Media Outlet: @destinationido / https://destinationido.com/
Models: @houstonkennedyla @katherinemurphyofficial