Choosing a Wedding Reception Venue

When planning your wedding reception, the most important decision to make is where to hold it. What type of wedding reception venue should you choose? What amenities does it need to have? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

First and foremost, check to see that the wedding reception venue is available for the date of your wedding. Find out how many people the location can accommodate, as well as how many parking spaces are available for your guests. It is a good idea to ask about the function centre’s policies should you arrive late or need to stay longer than originally planned. If you are having both the wedding and the reception at the same venue, make sure that additional rooms are available for use as dressing rooms for the bridal party.

When looking at the room for your reception, check for amenities you will need. Is there equipment available for making speeches? If another event is scheduled before your reception, will there be adequate time for the band to set up and for you to decorate? If there are no events scheduled before yours, when will you be able to access the room to begin preparation? Some wedding reception venues will allow you to set up the morning of your wedding, or even the day before. Ask whether decorations are supplied for the event, and get a detailed list of items that will be provided. Don’t forget to inquire whether any kinds of decorations are prohibited, such as lighted candles, fireworks, or confetti.

If your wedding reception venue is outdoors, ask about alternate facilities that are available for you to use in case of bad weather. Keep an eye out for picturesque spots where you can have photos of the wedding party taken, too.

Some wedding reception venues require you to use services that they provide, such as catering and alcoholic beverage services. Be sure to find out about such requirements and the pricing of each level of service. Many function centres can either supply or recommend other services, too, such as a DJ or band, florists, photographers, and so forth. It is also common for a wedding reception venue to have special pricing arrangements with local hotels and cab companies for the convenience of your guests. Finally, you might wish to ask if the function centre offers baby-sitting services, or at least has a room available that could serve as a children’s area.

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