Where is it located?
If you're having your wedding at a church, reserve a reception hall located within a few miles. Any farther than that and you risk losing guests in transit
Will it fit everyone?
Type out your guest list before you make any decisions. When you visit possible reception spaces, ask whomever is giving you a tour what their maximum (and minimum, as sometimes that applies as well) capacity is.
This is a quick and easy way to eliminate a lot of possibilities. Check out how your guests will up the room as well - if a hall's capacity is 200, and you're only inviting 50, the room might feel too grandiose for your guests.
How much does it costs?
It goes without saying that your budget will probably have the biggest effect on where you book your reception. If you're using a wedding coordinator, they might be able to negotiate a deal for you.
Where can guests park?
If you're hosting your event in downtown London wedding venue, check out the transportation or parking situation. If guests have to pay to park, make sure they're aware prior to attending the reception. Ask your reception hall if they offer sort of any parking validation or discount if you book with them.
How many events are held per day?
It's your day, you don't want guests (or another bride!) from another wedding crashing yours! Check with the venue to see how many events are held in one day. If an event is being held prior to yours, any delays the first event has could postpone yours. Reversely, if you hold your event first, you might feel rushed out near the end. If they are being held simultaneously, check out the sound, bathroom and parking situation. Can you hear the other event? Will your guests be mingling in the bathroom? Is there enough parking?
How long do we have the venue for?
This is extremely important. You're reception is going so well that no one wants it to end, until the management turn off the lights on you. You can be surprised how early some venues close. - 30452
If you're having your wedding at a church, reserve a reception hall located within a few miles. Any farther than that and you risk losing guests in transit
Will it fit everyone?
Type out your guest list before you make any decisions. When you visit possible reception spaces, ask whomever is giving you a tour what their maximum (and minimum, as sometimes that applies as well) capacity is.
This is a quick and easy way to eliminate a lot of possibilities. Check out how your guests will up the room as well - if a hall's capacity is 200, and you're only inviting 50, the room might feel too grandiose for your guests.
How much does it costs?
It goes without saying that your budget will probably have the biggest effect on where you book your reception. If you're using a wedding coordinator, they might be able to negotiate a deal for you.
Where can guests park?
If you're hosting your event in downtown London wedding venue, check out the transportation or parking situation. If guests have to pay to park, make sure they're aware prior to attending the reception. Ask your reception hall if they offer sort of any parking validation or discount if you book with them.
How many events are held per day?
It's your day, you don't want guests (or another bride!) from another wedding crashing yours! Check with the venue to see how many events are held in one day. If an event is being held prior to yours, any delays the first event has could postpone yours. Reversely, if you hold your event first, you might feel rushed out near the end. If they are being held simultaneously, check out the sound, bathroom and parking situation. Can you hear the other event? Will your guests be mingling in the bathroom? Is there enough parking?
How long do we have the venue for?
This is extremely important. You're reception is going so well that no one wants it to end, until the management turn off the lights on you. You can be surprised how early some venues close. - 30452
About the Author:
Randolph Quan is a wedding photography london, and advises people on contemporary wedding photography at his website.
