2 Tips For Finding The Right Wedding Reception Venue

If you are looking for a reception hall to hold your wedding reception in, there are several things that you need to look for before make your final decision. You don't want to get to your reception and have any surprises pop up. Knowing what to keep in mind when looking for a reception hall can make it easier for you to find the one that is right for you. 

Capacity

You will need to know how many people the hall will hold. However, that isn't the only thing you need to worry about when it comes to capacity. You also want to find out how many people the hall will hold if you have a certain amount of tables and chairs, or if you use part of the floor for a dance floor. The management should be able to give you all the relevant numbers so that you can decide if the hall is big enough for you. An added benefit to knowing the hard bottom line on capacity is that when your family is pressuring you to invite your cousin's neighbor's sister's dog sitter, you can tell them that the hall only holds X amount of people, so you just don't have the space. You should also consider where food, such as that provided by companies like McHale's Events & Catering, can be prepared and placed and how that may affect room capacity.

Amenities

When it comes to amenities in your reception hall, the term covers a lot of things. That includes how many bathrooms and how close they are as well as if the venue provides wifi. There are a couple of amenities that you might not think off. Those things involve accessibility. You want to make sure that everyone in your friends and family group can enjoy your reception. That means they are going to need to be able to get there. So, find out if there is accessible parking that anyone with disabilities can use, as well as ramps and elevators so no one has to figure out how to negotiate stairs they can't use. You should also see if there are wheelchair accessible bathrooms and that you know where they are so that you can make sure someone can direct any family or friends to the appropriate places. Another bathroom issue to think about is if you are going to have a lot of children at your reception. You may want to see if there are family bathrooms available to use or where baby changing stations are. 

Planning your wedding reception can take a lot of work. Having some ideas as to what to look for can make it easier for you to find the right venue for you.