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.