The wedding reception is often on of the biggest events that a person will plan or create.
One of the key determinants of wedding reception success is the location and quality of the location where you are holding the reception.
In order to find the right reception location, you need to have time. It also helps to be extremely flexible.
The most disirable reception locations are often booked well in advance. Sometimes even a year or two in advance. Moreover, since the most busy portion of the year is between May and October, if you want to have a wedding reception during this time, you will want to book in advance.
When you are looking for a site for the recpetion, think out of the box. Always make sure the whatever site you have will be able to support the number of people that you are hoping to have. It is important to have ceremony and reception sites fairly close, so that their guests don't become confused or have to spend a
lot of time driving.
When you are evaluating or comparing different reception sites, you will want to be sure to visit the sites. Comparing sites based on price, square footage, or number of people that they support doesn't cut it. There are many additional features that specifically will need to be evaluated. The best way to evaluate a reception hall is based on value. Value is defined at the the benefits that you recieve divided by the price.
One reception hall may seem to have a higher price per meal, but it may include all sorts of services that a lower-priced hall does not carry. For example, be sure to find out whether the price includes table linens (there may be an extra charge for colored tablecloths or napkins), glass barware (some facilities use plastic cups to save money), china, table centerpieces, etc. In the end, you are the one that will determine the best value based on the things that you consider to be the most important. It is helpful to have a well defined set of requirements when you are evaluating potential reception halls. The next sections of this guide outline some specific things that you may want to look at when evaluating a reception hall.
Another reception area that requires some though is the bar area. After the ceremony, your guests will probably be thirsty and will want something to drink. You will want to decide to offer alcohol or just soft drinks. You will also want to decide what to serve during the toast and how to serve it. Some locations will have a built in bar. If the location doesn't have this you will want to make sure you can serve alcohol there. With bars, cost can become an issue. Be sure that you have an accurate handle on the costs of an open bar or set a limit on the amount of drinks served. Since recpetions last a long time, you might want to have a limited bar period and then serve other beverages for the rest of the reception.
It is also important to make sure that the facility has enough room for a DJ or band. This means that the space should be adequate for dancing and the facility should contain power outlets as well. Also you will want to make enough room for a cake or gift table. You will also want to make sure the gifts are kept in a safe place.
Finally, be sure to get the facilities agreement in writing. This means obtaining a written contract that includes everything that you want in it and be sure that you understand the contract. Also ask about the refund policy. The way that the location staff shows you around the facility and the quality of food is usually a good indicator of the competance. Always be sure to ask questions and make sure you have all of the facts. Have a great wedding.
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