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THE FIRST THING YOU need to do before you start your reception-venue-hunt is to decide whether you want every aspect of your big day to take place under one roof, or whether you’d like to keep the ceremony and reception venue separate. The time of year at which you get married will also play a big part in your reception-venue selection. For instance, if you’re planning a spring wedding you may want to consider a venue that has plenty of outdoor heating available in the evening. If you’re tying the knot in the summer, you maybe interested in a venue with glorious grounds that you and your guests can enjoy in the sunshine. If you’re working to a tight budget it may be worth considering booking your wedding out of season or on a weekday, as this can decrease the price of some venues dramatically. In order to avoid disappointment, you’ll need to book at least six months to a year before your set date. Trust your instincts. Before fully committing yourselves to it, do make absolutely sure the venue is the one for both of you.
PAYMENT
Don’t forget to ask what deposits are required before you sign on the dotted line. Most venues asked for a
deposit when you book, and then a percentage six months before the wedding, and the final balance three months before your wedding.
FOOD & DRINK
Food is such an enjoyable part of any wedding celebration, and can be a real talking point, too, so try to create a menu that sticks to the three classic rules: if it looks beautiful, tastes delicious and comes in plentiful quantity, you’re on to a winner. If your chosen reception venue has its own in-house
caterers make sure you check out their sample menus before booking. If your venue doesn’t have caterers, ask its wedding coordinator if he or she can recommend
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