| Choosing a wedding reception location involves | | | | reserve the space and date and this typically will |
| more than just making sure all your guests can fit | | | | be non-refundable. You'll want to make sure you |
| comfortably into the space. This location is where | | | | understand the cancellation policy as it may |
| the majority of the wedding day festivities will | | | | involve more than losing your deposit. Also discuss |
| take place so there needs to be enough room to | | | | arrival and departure times to make sure all the |
| accommodate eating, dancing, socializing, and all | | | | elements you have planned can be |
| the other fun activities that happen at receptions | | | | accommodated during this timeframe. |
| like cutting the cake and throwing the wedding | | | | Besides the types of venues already mentioned, |
| bouquet. | | | | plenty of other wedding reception location options |
| Many couples choose larger-sized hotels or | | | | are available, and they'll each vary in terms of |
| function halls for their wedding receptions because | | | | space, price and amenities, so it's important to |
| typically, everything they need to pull off this | | | | pay close attention when visiting the ones you're |
| memorable event is right there on-site. As an | | | | considering. Smaller gatherings can be held at |
| added bonus, these types of wedding reception | | | | places such as at home, a museum, a botanical |
| locations usually include the services of a wedding | | | | garden, or a park. Although these may be smaller |
| coordinator who will work with the couple to | | | | in size, the details will still need to be coordinated |
| meet their every need. And the great thing about | | | | by someone so don't forget to ask for help, even |
| having a reception in a hotel is that overnight | | | | if that means hiring a wedding coordinator. |
| accommodations don't require any extra planning. | | | | When you're looking at wedding reception |
| Selecting the wedding reception location as soon | | | | locations, try to plan out the space, much like you |
| as possible is highly advisable, especially if you | | | | would if you were buying or renting a home. |
| need to accommodate a large number of guests | | | | Where will dining and dancing take place? Where |
| and especially if your wedding will be held during | | | | will the guest book and place cards be located? Is |
| the busy season. Although you do not need a | | | | there a secure area for wedding gifts? Will you |
| firm head count, you will need an estimate. A | | | | need a stage for your musicians? Are there |
| medieval castle on a lake may not accommodate | | | | electrical outlets for the DJ? Your photographer |
| 250 guests. Also, determine your wedding | | | | will want to know about the lighting and whether |
| reception budget beforehand as this likely will have | | | | there's a suitable location to take wedding party |
| an impact on your wedding reception location | | | | photos. Is there a way to control the |
| options. You may want to consider arranging your | | | | temperature? If the reception will be outdoors, |
| wedding off-season when rates on reception | | | | you'll need a back-up in the event of |
| locations will typically be much lower. | | | | uncooperative weather, which may add to your |
| You will be required to make a down payment to | | | | costs. |