| The wedding reception is the festive part of the | | | | more than 50 may be accommodated at a cost of |
| wedding. It is that certain portion where the newly-wed | | | | $5,000 - $8,000. |
| couple and sometimes with the help of the bride's and | | | | There are also other venues for a wedding reception |
| or the groom's family, greets and acknowledges the | | | | that a couple may choose from in order to reflect their |
| presence of their guests as they are served with | | | | own interest and individuality. |
| foods, drinks and other provisions. | | | | A Restaurant Wedding Reception initially appears as a |
| Many are the places where a wedding reception may | | | | cheaper option for serving meals and drinks. But the |
| be held as per the couple's preference. Most wedding | | | | couple may consider some factors in choosing this |
| receptions are held in a Banquet Hall since it provides | | | | type of reception. Most restaurants strictly require that |
| less hassle. A banquet hall is a convenient place for | | | | they will be the only ones to make available the alcohol |
| numerous activities that include serving lunch or dinner, | | | | at a price they also will provide, plus there are also high |
| dancing or any form of entertainment during the | | | | compulsory taxes for groups to be paid along with |
| wedding reception, and an open bar for drinks and | | | | their freebies. Decorations are mostly done by the |
| beverages. Banquet hall managers and owners | | | | couple along with the limited entertainment form that |
| provide services that may cover centerpieces, linens | | | | can be brought to the establishment. This venue, |
| and twinkle lights for the head table. It may also be | | | | however, is preferred by sentimental couples who |
| cheaper to rent a banquet hall as owners may | | | | wish to have their reception in the place memorable to |
| possibly offer a promo for couples with more than a | | | | them such as their first date. If they have only a few |
| hundred visitors. This type of reception will probably | | | | guests, say something like 30 to 40, it is cheaper than |
| cost an approximate amount of $10,000 for a hundred | | | | renting a large hall and may cost a rough amount of |
| guests. | | | | $5,000 exclusive of decors, favors, etc. |
| If the wedding is considerably small and intimate, the | | | | Some couples would really like to make their wedding |
| ceremony and the reception may be held at home | | | | memorable and extra special. One way they do this is |
| especially if there is a large backyard space. Not only | | | | by renting a unique location which may be a carnival |
| will it be cost effective for the venue, but if the | | | | ground, a cruise boat or any place where it may be |
| wedding is to be held at home, family members and | | | | unusual to hold a wedding reception and event. Some |
| relatives may help in the food preparation, eliminating | | | | equipments may also be rented and situated on the |
| the cost for a catering service. If there is an already | | | | venue of the reception to add some more details like a |
| and existing sound system in the household, it may be | | | | candy dispenser or a cigar hand-rolling stations. |
| used instead of hiring a mobile disco service. This way, | | | | Location rental costs may range from $1,000 to $4,000 |
| the money saved may be allotted to other provisions | | | | a day. |
| like alcohol or beverages. The number of guests no | | | | |