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Your reception should be a joyous
celebration and the party that you'll remember for a
lifetime! Here are the basic elements you will need to
make it all happen...
The Location
There are a variety of options
for the location of the wedding reception.
- Restaurants
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotels
- Banquet Halls
- University Unions
- Outdoor Locations: Lakeside Areas, Parks, Gardens
- Museums/Art Galleries
- Historic Mansion
- Family Home
Make sure that you begin your hunt
for the reception site early. Many locations are booked
over a year in advance. If you have your heart set on
a particular site, call them
as soon as possible! For
help
on
selecting
a
reception
site, click
here.
Find
a reception site near you in our
local services directory!
The
Food
The food at a reception can very from a
cocktail reception to a buffet to a five-course
formal dinner. The type of food you serve will
largely depend on the time of day, budget, and number
of guests. Work closely with your caterer to create
a menu that satisfies all of your needs. For more information
about caterers and reception food, click
here.
The
Music & Dancing
The type of music and
dancing at your reception, if any, will depend
on the time
of day, your budget, and personal preference.
If dancing is an important part of your reception,
then select a site with a large dance floor and
a layout that will encourage your guests to get
up and boogey. Hire an experienced DJ or live
musicians with a style conducive to your tastes
to play the music for the affair. For more information
about reception music, click
here.
All in all, when planning your
reception, just think about what your priorities
are and start from
there. If you are on a tight budget, focus on putting
the bulk of the money into the most important aspects
of the reception
and saving
in
other areas. With careful thought and planning your
reception will be the marvelous event of your dreams!
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