A locally owned wedding venue refers to a venue that is owned and operated by individuals within the local community, rather than being part of a larger corporate chain or franchise. These venues often offer a more personalized and intimate experience for couples looking to host their weddings. They may reflect the unique charm and character of the local area, and the owners typically have a strong connection to the community and may offer more flexible options for customization and service. Supporting locally owned wedding venues also boosts the local economy and small businesses in the area.
Cornerstone Ranch Events Center in Amarillo, TX has been a family-owned and operated wedding venue since its building in 2014. We have poured our heart and soul into creating a beautiful space for your events. Our family is dedicated to making your special day truly memorable. We pride ourselves in owning our small business, and are committed to providing you the best experience as a 100% locally owned wedding venue here in Amarillo.
Our wedding and event venue hosts around 40-45 events per year. Basic wedding necessities require our couples to hire a DJ, bakery, caterer, florist, bartender, beverage service, invitations, wedding dress & tuxedos, custom signs, and an officiant. That's not even including some of the over the top weddings that include guest favors, party bus, guest entertainment, etc. On average, each event requires the work of 10-15 additional vendors. If you do the math, that's 400-675 jobs our small wedding venue business creates each year in Amarillo, Texas!
By selecting a wedding venue that is locally owned, you are contributing to the growth of small businesses in your area. These venues are deeply connected to the local community and are dedicated to delivering tailored service to every couple. Unlike venues owned by large corporations that may provide impersonal service, locally owned venues strive to ensure that your wedding day exceeds your expectations. They are more likely to collaborate with you in creating a unique and unforgettable experience, to make it the best it can be.
Locally owned wedding venues also love supporting other small businesses. We research the market and identify some of the best wedding vendors in the Amarillo area. We have met so many amazing and talented small business owners since opening our wedding venue in 2015. Those mom-and-pop shops truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to create the wedding or event of your dreams. Every Tuesday evening, we post a "Wedding Vendor Spotlight" post on our social media platforms. This is a chance for us to showcase one small business owner in the wedding and event industry that we love working with. We link their accounts to the post and try and boost some revenue for their business through our social media feed. In return, that business knows we are recommending them and will recommend us to their clients as well. We also host vendor meet ups, where we collaborate, gain fresh ideas, and support one another's businesses on a more personal level.
We hope this blog post helps you understand that supporting locally owned wedding venues is so important, not only to the local economy, but also to the small business owner behind the scenes doing a dance when they get a new booking. By supporting small businesses, you are helping that wedding business grow and flourish into something that was once only a dream and wish of theirs.
We love supporting locally owned wedding venues across the country! Every locally owned venue we meet has its own unique story to share, serving as true inspiration for us. We truly appreciate their support and owe much of our own success to them.
XOXO--Ally