| It is getting closer to your wedding day, and you | | | | make in the future, such as what food to serve, |
| want to make sure that your reception goes as | | | | how to decorate your cake, what flowers to |
| smoothly as possible. Fortunately, when planning | | | | order and even what kinds of wedding favors |
| your wedding reception, you will have the best of | | | | your guests will take home, will depend on the |
| both worlds - you can experience the charm of a | | | | theme you have chosen for your ceremony. |
| large - and highly social - gathering, or the privacy | | | | Fortunately, the best wedding reception venues |
| and intimacy of a select few friends, family and | | | | offer several different locations in one place to |
| loved ones. A well planned reception truly offers | | | | allow you to get a feel for each one, and decide |
| something for every couple! | | | | whether or not it is the "perfect fit" for your |
| Choosing The Right Venue | | | | tastes. Beyond choosing a theme, you will want |
| About a year before the big day is the ideal time | | | | to consider things such as whether or not to host |
| to start planning your reception and - in the case | | | | the reception indoors or outdoors (and the pros |
| of especially popular places - making reservations. | | | | and cons of each), whether or not to have a |
| You have likely already started creating a guest | | | | cocktail hour before the reception starts, what |
| list and have a pretty good idea of how many | | | | music to play and when - and so on. |
| people will be invited, so take this information with | | | | You Do Not Have To Plan Your Wedding |
| you when you tour your different wedding | | | | Reception All By Yourself! |
| reception facilities. While you are there, ask about | | | | Many wedding reception facilities welcome your |
| the different locations they have for wedding | | | | questions, comments and ideas - and are more |
| ceremonies and receptions. Can they help you | | | | than happy to help you stay organized - even on |
| coordinate your wedding timeline to make sure | | | | a tight deadline. They may be able to work with |
| everything comes together on the big day? Can | | | | vendors on your behalf and keep you updated |
| they recommend caterers, event planners, | | | | with all the happenings behind the scenes so that |
| decorators and musicians? Truly experienced | | | | you always stay in the know right up to the |
| wedding venues are eager to refer you to | | | | wedding day itself. This frees up your time |
| excellent vendors if you need suggestions. | | | | immensely so that you can concentrate on other |
| Picking A Theme And Deciding Where To Host | | | | wedding plans that are clamoring for your |
| The Reception | | | | attention. In cases like these, it is best to trust |
| Deciding on the right reception location is difficult | | | | the experience and expertise of your wedding |
| to do if you do not already have a theme in mind, | | | | reception location - as they will eagerly work hard |
| or an idea of the style you would like your | | | | to make sure your perfect day goes just as well |
| wedding to have. Many of the decisions you will | | | | as you have always dreamt it would be. |