Planning a wedding can be a stressful yet joyous time in a person’s life. There is the ceremony location to think about, the food, the entertainment, the bride’s dress, invitations and so many other things. One of the goals of weddings and particularly receptions is to make sure the guests are comfortable and have a good time. This is why it is so important for securing the right venue when planning a wedding. Here are a few tips one could use for finding a venue that is right for the couple and the guests.
Most weddings are planned on a budget. The venue that is secured for the reception should fit into the planned price range for this part of your big day. It is easy to go over budget in this area because many banquet halls and reception halls can get to be very expensive.
Be aware of when the deposit for the space is due as well as other details about this part of renting the space. It would be devastating for someone to miss out on their dream reception space because they did not get the deposit in on time. It’s a good idea to be prepared to pay this portion of the rental on the same day as viewing it for the first time.
Check the capacity of the space. Make sure it will accommodate the number of guests that have been invited. It’s a good idea to get guests to RSVP so that there is an exact head count of how many people will be attending.
If a person plans to have dancing at their reception as most people do then there will need to be a dance floor. Some places already have a dance floor and others don’t. In the case where there isn’t one, ask venue representatives if it is possible to put in a portable one that is put together by companies that specialize in building dance floors.
Be aware of set up and clean up policy. Let venue representatives know how much time is needed for set-up and decorating. Depending on how much time is needed there will be additional costs.
One will also need to be aware of the time the rental is over. If the venue is rented until 1 am that means that all cleaning should be done by then. Most places will charge extra if time constraints are not met. It is important to have everything done and all guests out in a timely manner to avoid extra fees.
Weddings are occasions that can cost a lot of money. A large part of the money is often spent on the reception. This is why it is imperative that people, especially those on a tight budget, be aware of all of the stipulations that need to be followed for the reception rental. Be aware of the deposit date, cleaning and set up as well as what the maximum capacity is. If there is no dance floor it should be cleared up from the start whether one can be put in.
