Couples Highlight – February 2021
A Cotton Gin No. 116 Couples Highlight 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. T
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 do […]
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
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, y
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. If the weather does take a turn, youR
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 co
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 ca
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 focus [&h
Best Month to Get Married in Texas
Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to start considering when your special day will take place. In the summer, when the weather is warm? Or maybe in the fall, when the temperatures have dropped and the leaves are falling. Deciding on the right time to have your wedding is not easy and req
