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Reception Venue

The choice of venue of reception will be a strong influence on the tone and quality of the wedding. Most of the time will be spent at the reception and you want to make sure that you and your guests have a fabulous time and fond memories of the occasion.

There are many factors to consider when picking a venue for the reception. These include

Whether the venue lends itself to the types of decoration and mood you want to create. Can you affix decorations to the walls? What can and can't you change about the venue? Is it private enough or is it visible to onlookers?
Cost to rent the venue. Whether cost includes other items such as tables and chairs. How many hours are included in the rental and whether there are overtime charges?
Whether the venue providers their own caterer, a list of approved caterers, or lets you bring in your external caterer
The facilities of the venue including parking, a kitchen for the caterer, and restrooms for the guests.
Are there suitable electrical outlets for musicians and/or DJ. Can you control the temperature and lighting?

A great place to start is friends and families. If your in a local location, you can tap the people you know for recommendations since they probably have attended many weddings already. You want to start a year or more in advance since venues often have long lead times for reservations. Start calling early and make appointments. When viewing a location, ask lots of questions and make sure the person you're working with appears well-informed. If not, ask to speak with somebody else or try another location. Remember, you're putting a lot of faith in these people to make your wedding a success and you don't want to deal with anybody who is inexperienced.

Reserve early. Popular venues book up early. It can't hurt to reserve a place a year or more in advance. If you're trying to reserve during a popular date like Memorial Day or Labor Day Weekend, you may have to book even further in advance. The earlier, the better.

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