7 tips to make your Big Day magical

Your Big Day will be here before you know it! There's plenty to do, but don't worry. We're here to calm your nerves with these tips:

1. There's no substitute for planning. Pick up a wedding planning organizer book that has plenty of pockets you can use to stash brochures, pictures, swatches of fabric, etc. You can also opt to download apps to keep you on track. Of course there's no substitute for face-to-face consultation. Shirley’s Catering has been planning weddings for a long time, and we would love to offer advice.

2. Talk numbers. Set a budget and try to stick to it. We have a lot of wedding planning tips that can help you get the most out of your wedding budget.

3. Choose a theme. Classy? Fun? Rustic? Vintage? A theme will set the tone for the day. Think of some of those things and how they might be tied into the décor, music and food for your celebration.

4. Let your personality shine. Don’t be afraid to design a wedding and wedding reception that makes you happy and comfortable! At the end of the day, the event should be yours and yours alone.

5. Secure a venue. There are plenty of quality options in northern Virginia. We can advise you as you narrow down your list of the venues you are interested in. And we can tell you the ins and outs of each location so that you can select the one that will best fit you and your guests!

6. Let's eat! We have several potential wedding menu options listed here on the website, but we are happy to accommodate special requests. Gluten free, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, Kosher—we can do it all!

7. Let go and relax. Pick a few trusted friends or family members that share your vision for your wedding, and call Shirley’s Catering and let us help take care of the details.

Don’t stress! We are here to help.

Shirley’s Catering Services
5799 Burke Centre Parkway, Suite H
Burke, VA 22015

Call (703) 239-0102