Planning a reception, whether it be for a wedding or some other very special event, can be an extremely daunting experience. All of things that you must plan for can seem overwhelming. While some people can handle planning for a reception themselves, others must look to professional reception planners. While there are a plethora of questions surrounding the planning of a great reception, two of the most common questions will be discussed.

1. Where should I have my reception?

The most common question that everyone must answer when planning a reception is a venue. The venue, according to many professional planners, is the single most important decision when reception planning. There are a variety of beautiful indoor reception venues like the London Coliseum Boxoffice. Other indoor possibilities include venues like historical buildings, museums, traditional banquet halls, and theaters. Regardless of the indoor venue you select, the most important part of venue selection is choosing a place that is both memorable and appropriate. You can ensure that venue is memorable by choosing a place that is unique from the expectations of your guests. You should also choose a venue that is appropriate. That is, you are going to want to match your venue with the reception. For example, you do not want to hold a wedding reception in a place that will open and available to the public. This could cause problems for your guests. Instead, you would want to select a location that is more private so that your guests can enjoy the reception without the worry of intruders.

2. What should I serve at my reception?

The second most common question involves the amenities you will provide your guests. These include decisions about things like food and gift bags. The food selection is extremely important because it will be one of the things that your guests will remember. You want to be sure to select food that goes along with the theme of your reception. Again, if we take our example of the wedding reception, it may not be appropriate for you to serve food like hamburgers. However, for a more casual reception, hamburgers would be perfectly appropriate. Food isn't the only thing you need to consider, but you should also be considering the drink selection as well. You'll have to decide what kind of cocktails to serve. A reception that serves champagne will be different then a reception that serves beer. You should also consider providing your guests with gift bags, depending on your budget. 

Planning a reception shouldn't be a hassle. It should the culmination of a great time of celebration. Now that you know the two most common questions surrounding planning a reception, you'll be prepared to throw the best reception possible.