Planning For Wedding Receptions Jacksonville FL

By Melissa Davis


Before you start planning for a wedding reception, it would be important to think of previous events you have attended as a guest. It does not matter if it was a wedding, birthday party of work function. All such functions probably had one thing in common in that you were taken care of well. When planning for wedding receptions Jacksonville FL residents need to think from the perspective of guests. Some tips will come in handy.

Picking of a venue is one of the very important considerations and a good point to start. If however you pick a fantastic venue and your guests are not comfortable, they will not be able to remember that event fondly. When you are looking for an ideal venue, there are a number of factors to consider. The availability of parking, restroom situation and space availability are very important considerations. In case the reception will be an outdoor event, you would need enough indoor space also. This helps in case of weather changes.

Food is among the most important considerations for any reception. It is possible that guests will be very hungry and will need food. This is why it is important to select a reputable catering company for the services. At the same time, there will need to be enough food available. There are a number of firms to choose from and the right choice will determine the quality of services.

The chosen venue needs to be well decorated and with enough sitting space. It should be such that it is attractive and inviting to guests. It helps a great deal to hire professional florists and lighting experts who will help in creating desired ambiance. Depending on what the chosen venue was, there is need to have additional decoration like draping. Tables and chairs are crucial and should be decorated well and in good number.

Guests should be made to feel appreciated. This would be where favors come in. You could choose to provide such gifts as candles, cookies or even make a donation to charity in lieu of items. Whatever one decides on, guests will definitely appreciate. Other than favors, there are other ways of saying thank you to guests. For instance, you could print thank-you notes and have them where guests sit.

There will need to be hiring of a professional photographer who will be capturing all moments. This is very important for guests and also the couple. Photographers take all the photos of memorable moments to create the desired memories.

Wedding cakes are among the most important highlights when it comes to receptions. It is one old tradition that majority of couples still follow. There are various types of cakes that one can select from. It is the responsibility of couples to select cakes but whatever the choice, it should be of a good size and classy enough. Guests should be able to have a taste.

Music is key when it comes to determination of receptions and what to expect. It is important to get the best music or DJ to take care of all music needs. Guests should be well entertained.




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