Are you organising an Adelaide wedding? There are lots of places where you can choose to host your wedding, examples include: The Entertainment Centre; the Stamford Plaza Adelaide; the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel; the Clarion Collection Rendezvous Hotel; the Quality Hotel Adelaide; the Adelaide Convention Centre; and the Adelaide Town Hall just to name a few but with so many venues to choose from it can be quite a daunting task! Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect wedding venue for you...
1. Set your budget
Be sure to set a realistic budget, get at least three quotes so you can get an idea of what is available - one ideal venue, one mid range and one cheap. Also seasonality plays a big factor, a wedding during the peak spring / summer season will always cost more than a wedding during the off peak season. Also, it's not uncommon for people to book a wedding venue 2-3 years in advance.
2. Reception types
There are different types of wedding receptions, you don't always have to have a sit down dinner, other options include a midday reception, dessert reception, potluck reception, brunch reception, cocktail reception and a non-alcoholic reception. Each can have it's advantages and disadvantages and it's good that you do something a little different, it will make your reception that much more memorable.
3. Catering
Catering can be quite expensive so be sure to get at least three quotes for this as well. Some venues will have in house catering and others will require you to organise your own catering company be sure to check all of your options so that you can make the right decision. Also, if you have some talented cooks in your family, you may find that they would be more than happy to provide you with what you need and this will save you a lot of money.
4. Menu
When it comes to the menu, it's always good to stick to the basics and then build on that foundation. Be sure to taste a sample of the food first before you confirm your order. Take your time and plan it out properly. Also, try and offer a bit of variety, these days people love all types of food from all types of cultures so don't be afraid to experiment with something a little exotic.
5. Seating
Be sure to seat the right people at the right tables. You may need to do a bit of research to discover the personal relationships that people have with each other. For instance you don't want to sit two people together after they have been through a divorce or you know that they have had an argument recently which would make it uncomfortable for them.
6. Live band or DJ?
This really depends on what budget you have, usually a band will cost more but it may add an extra element of class to your wedding reception. Otherwise, it's quite popular to have a DJ provide the entertainment at a fraction of the cost, just be sure to do your research and choose what is best for you.
7. Music
Choosing the right music is important for setting the overall mood of the wedding reception. If you know that your guests like swing or salsa dancing then it would be a great idea to let the band or DJ know so they can be prepared for this and also, make sure that you choose a good first dance song because usually the party doesn't start until after the first dance.
These are just some tips, have a talk to some of your friends who have hosted a wedding reception themselves and you will get plenty of ideas for what you can do for your Adelaide wedding.
1. Set your budget
Be sure to set a realistic budget, get at least three quotes so you can get an idea of what is available - one ideal venue, one mid range and one cheap. Also seasonality plays a big factor, a wedding during the peak spring / summer season will always cost more than a wedding during the off peak season. Also, it's not uncommon for people to book a wedding venue 2-3 years in advance.
2. Reception types
There are different types of wedding receptions, you don't always have to have a sit down dinner, other options include a midday reception, dessert reception, potluck reception, brunch reception, cocktail reception and a non-alcoholic reception. Each can have it's advantages and disadvantages and it's good that you do something a little different, it will make your reception that much more memorable.
3. Catering
Catering can be quite expensive so be sure to get at least three quotes for this as well. Some venues will have in house catering and others will require you to organise your own catering company be sure to check all of your options so that you can make the right decision. Also, if you have some talented cooks in your family, you may find that they would be more than happy to provide you with what you need and this will save you a lot of money.
4. Menu
When it comes to the menu, it's always good to stick to the basics and then build on that foundation. Be sure to taste a sample of the food first before you confirm your order. Take your time and plan it out properly. Also, try and offer a bit of variety, these days people love all types of food from all types of cultures so don't be afraid to experiment with something a little exotic.
5. Seating
Be sure to seat the right people at the right tables. You may need to do a bit of research to discover the personal relationships that people have with each other. For instance you don't want to sit two people together after they have been through a divorce or you know that they have had an argument recently which would make it uncomfortable for them.
6. Live band or DJ?
This really depends on what budget you have, usually a band will cost more but it may add an extra element of class to your wedding reception. Otherwise, it's quite popular to have a DJ provide the entertainment at a fraction of the cost, just be sure to do your research and choose what is best for you.
7. Music
Choosing the right music is important for setting the overall mood of the wedding reception. If you know that your guests like swing or salsa dancing then it would be a great idea to let the band or DJ know so they can be prepared for this and also, make sure that you choose a good first dance song because usually the party doesn't start until after the first dance.
These are just some tips, have a talk to some of your friends who have hosted a wedding reception themselves and you will get plenty of ideas for what you can do for your Adelaide wedding.
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These are good tips for planning a wedding reception. Last month, I arranged my best friend’s ring ceremony at an elegant event space. Decorated venue with beautiful floral decorations and enjoyed a lot with all my friends.
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