A Few Reasons to Use a CVB for Weddings and Receptions

Convention and Visitors Bureaus, or CVB’s, are the mainstay for most cities when promoting business travel and vacation destinations. If you are planning a wedding in a city that you are unfamiliar with, the CVB can provide information about wedding venues, reception halls, accommodations, restaurants, or special wedding packages.

“They can be helpful if you have a large amount of people coming into town and they need a place to stay. You can call your local CBV and they’ll help you find a reasonably priced location, and they might even get you a discount,” said Christina Ferguson, an event planner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why use a CVB?

*Save time

Don’t waste time calling every hotel or researching quotes. Call the CVB and get all the information you need. Most CVB’s have websites as well.

*Get educated

Staff members are in the know about hotels, destinations, and city activities. This is their job and they have the expertise to help.

*Save cash

They offer a variety of services and packages that can make things more affordable for you. Oftentimes, they have coupons or inside information for the best deals in town….but best, their services are FREE!!!!

*Find the perfect location

CVB’s can guide you to the perfect location for your event. They will send you brochures, information, and contacts making your search more productive. The people at CVB’s live in the city and can usually answer any questions that you have about locations, restaurants, or activities.

*Get what you need, and more.

They have the information for you to make the best decisions…from places to eat, accommodations, special needs or desires and attractions in the area. Start with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to make your planning easier.

By: Jessica Dempsey