| You are recently engaged, and now it is time to | | | | choice, start researching and meeting with your |
| start researching wedding reception ideas. But | | | | vendors shortly after booking your wedding |
| where should you start? | | | | reception space. |
| All good weddings start with a plan, and listed | | | | Choose a wedding theme for a unique reception |
| below are 6 tips that you can use to make sure | | | | If you want to stand out a little from the crowd, |
| you plan the wedding of your dreams. | | | | consider incorporating a wedding theme into your |
| Start looking for a reception location early | | | | reception. A wedding theme can be as simple as a |
| The first step is to figure out when you want to | | | | certain type of flower, like daisy, or a season, like |
| get married. Summer and fall weddings open the | | | | fall harvest. |
| opportunity for an outdoor wedding reception; | | | | More elaborate wedding themes include Cinderella |
| however these are also the most popular times | | | | or country western. |
| to get married. | | | | A popular option with any type of wedding theme |
| You need to move fast and start early to make | | | | is to include a signature drink. Different types of |
| sure you get your first choice of reception | | | | martinis, like apple or blue, are great options. |
| location during the busy seasons. | | | | Ask a family member or good friend to take |
| One way to narrow down your choices is to | | | | your gifts home |
| choose either an indoor or outdoor wedding | | | | The last thing you want to be worried about |
| reception. Then, make a list of potential locations | | | | when leaving your reception is the location of |
| and start visiting them as soon as possible. | | | | your wedding gifts. |
| Think about your budget and only look at options | | | | Ask a good friend or family member (preferably |
| that fit your budget | | | | someone reliable and sober who won't forget) |
| Your budget will play a big part in deciding where | | | | prior to the wedding to be in charge of collecting |
| to have your wedding reception. Depending on | | | | your wedding gifts and moving them to a secure |
| where you live, the average wedding can cost | | | | location after the reception. |
| anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000. | | | | Take a few moments to look around and enjoy |
| If you are having a large wedding with a limited | | | | the reception |
| budget, you may want to stick with indoor | | | | Weddings take a lot of time and effort to plan. |
| wedding facilities that offer reasonable wedding | | | | During your reception, take a few moments to |
| reception packages. | | | | look around and enjoy the results of all of your |
| Outdoor tented weddings tend to cost a little | | | | hard work. |
| more. Things like silverware, chairs and glassware | | | | Eat the food from your caterer, have a few |
| will have to be rented, and you will have to work | | | | signature drinks, admire the floral arrangements |
| with a caterer that specializes in tented weddings. | | | | and enjoy your family and friends. Wedding |
| Book wedding vendors early | | | | receptions only last a few hours, so make sure |
| In addition to booking your wedding reception | | | | you step back and soak in the atmosphere. |
| location early, you should book your other | | | | The above 6 ideas aren't everything you will need |
| wedding vendors like photographers, bands and | | | | for planning your wedding, but it is a good start |
| florists as early as possible. | | | | towards the perfect end result which is a wedding |
| Good wedding vendors are booked up more than | | | | memory that will make you smile for the rest of |
| a year in advance. To ensure you get your first | | | | your life. |