Four Tips For Choosing A Wedding Reception Venue

Are you and your partner gearing up to choose your wedding reception venue? Choosing a location for your wedding ceremony and reception is one of the more difficult decisions to make while planning your doing. So, without further ado here are four quick tips to make this process a little easier.

Photo by Edson Habacuc Rafael from PexelsTry to have a sense of the mood you want to create at your wedding when you start scouting locations, as your venue's existing decor will play a big part in the way your big day looks. Do you want a blank space that a designer can totally customize or a beautiful space that needs minimal decor? Will making a less-expensive venue fit in with your vision cost you more in the long run? How is the lighting and how might that affect your plans?

via Loverly Real WeddingsIf you've fallen in love with an outdoor location, make sure that you are equally in love with the indoor option, or else you'll spend months worrying about a rainy-day wedding. It is always good to have a backup plan just in case!

via Loverly Real WeddingsRead the fine print. Many sites have a variety of restrictions, like noise ordinances, limitations on open flames, and a variety of other rules that can have a big impact on everything from alcohol to parking.

Crunch the numbers when you start looking at the food and drink costs. Some venues make it easy by providing catering and bar options, while others ask that you choose from a list of their approved vendors. Some let you bring in your own caterer, allowing you to find one who fits your taste and budget. And each catering option will likely include sales tax, gratuity, and a service fee in your final bill, so be sure to take that into account.