Considering wedding reception locations
After deciding where you want to hold the ceremony (which can sometimes be a no-brainer especially if you’re planning a church wedding), you will need to decide on where you want to have your reception. Considering possibilities for wedding reception locations is probably one of the most stressful parts of the whole planning activity. After all, this is a major part of the whole event. Your reception is where your guests are bound to have a lot to say especially if they’ve enjoyed the party.
With this in mind, here are a couple of ideas that you may want to keep in mind when it comes to wedding reception locations.
Trimming down your choices
If you plan to get married within your locale and you don’t live in a really big city, trimming down your choices for potential reception venues could be as simple as choosing from among a local ballroom, public garden, the church courtyard and your own home. However, if you suddenly found yourself with a lot of options, you may want to start by trimming down these choices to at least three to four possibilities. The choice will of course depend on the type of wedding you had in mind and your guest list. It’s illogical to go for a really large venue when you’re only inviting a couple of guests.
Take photos
You’ll be glad you did so. As soon as you have three choices in mind, visit your options and remember to take a camera with you. It’s a good idea to take photos of key areas in your choice wedding reception locations – the parking areas, entrance hall, bathroom locations, etc. This will help you decide on which one would suit your preferences best.
Budget friendly reception
If you’re scouting for free or affordable wedding reception locations, you will still find yourself with an array of choices. Your family home, the church hall or even a local club hall should suffice especially if you’re not planning on a huge wedding with a hundred-strong guests. You can also try restaurants that offer reception packages. Catering services in these establishments may even offer the use of their space including other amenities.
Unique
If you’re edging towards the unique for your wedding reception locations, there are also a couple of ideas that you can consider. For instance, the top of a cityscraper or high-rise should be a great venue to hold your party. Most high-end buildings offer their spaces for rent for parties and this should be an exhilerating treat to your guests especially if the building comes with a great panoramic view of the city. You can even host your reception in a sports venue or a barn if you want to. Really, it’s all about what you want to do for fun and where your preferences lie.
When considering wedding reception location, always ask whether you can have aisle runners there. Some places don’t allow wedding runners on their floors. So before you pay for an aisle runner, make sure that they are allowed.
