Before the party can begin, hundreds of decisions need to be made. Booking a reception hall is one of the first things you should take care of when you become engaged. Many reception halls book weddings nine to twelve months in advance or more, so the sooner you start, the greater your selection will be.

Ahh the selection. There are so many different styles of reception sites to choose from! The style and formality of your wedding will dictate whether you choose the facilities at your local church or temple, a grand historical mansion, a beautiful hotel banquet room, or an elegant dining room in one of your favorite restaraunts. Be sure to tour some of the area's finest reception sites at our online Reception Sites pages.

The Food
The food selection is an important factor to consider. Will you be hosting a formal dinner, buffet or perhaps a brunch? When choosing between a sit-down or buffet style dinner take the number of guests into consideration. Hosting a buffet line for 300 or more guests can get long and agitate guests who are waiting in line.

Ask the opinion of the reception site manager or catering director to find out what types of dining setups have worked the best for them in the past. If the site you choose does not serve food ( as in the case of a community center or historical mansion), you will need to select a caterer. We have many excellent caterers for you to visit on our Caterering Services pages.

In either case, be sure to sample the dining selections you make to be certain they meet with your standards.

The Decorations
Decorations can help set the tone for the reception and help carry a theme throughout the room. Balloons have become a very popular and affordable choice for adding color and excitement to the wedding. Gone are the days of gaudy "circus color" balloons.

Balloons today come in a wide variety of decorator colors! Today's professional balloon decorator will show you how festive table bouquets, sculptured hearts, and elegant archways can enhance your special event. Be sure to visit our online local Balloon Decorators for more information.

The Music
Music is an integral part of the reception and really has an effect on how the guests celebrate. For more information on music for your reception please see our Music Pointers Pages.