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Every wedding is fundamentally different. Venues operate under distinct municipal regulations, fire codes, noise ordinances, and commercial policies. Caterers enforce different service minimums, gratuity calculations, and liability insurance rules. Because logistics vary dramatically depending on your location, season, venue contract, and guest count, a strategy that worked for one event may not be appropriate or permitted for yours.
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