As a wedding planner, I believe that the secret of planning a fabulous stress-free reception begins with finding the right venue. We provide the following tips to help you avoid costly mistakes. Location: As soon as the day is confirmed with the clergy, contact should be made with the managers of the sites you are considering. You need to determine availability as soon as possible. If you do not have a specific place in mind, explore options considering hotels, parks, boats, historical sites, clubs, and gardens. When choosing a location, you should keep the convenience of you guests in mind. It is recommended that reception venues be no more than half an hour away from the ceremony site. Space: The facility coordinator will know the maximum number of people the site will accommodate as well as the optimum seating arrangements. Privacy: Check to see how many events will be taking place at a multi-event location and/or how much time is allowed between events scheduled the same day. Is parking adequate? Restrictions: Are there restrictions regarding the type, volume or duration of the music? Is there a public address system? Is there an adequate power supply for speakers, instruments and amplifiers? Support: Does the facility provide someone to cue musicians for the first dance, toast, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss or do you have to provide a person for these events? Menu: Does the food service provided offer you the settings you wish, the china and table settings you like and the food quality you want your guests to experience?
Happy Planning,
Kim
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