| The use of banquets has become a popular way of | | | | cards at each table. Hors d'oeuvres served during the |
| holding such large events as a wedding reception. | | | | reception line are an option offered by most halls. |
| When you are beginning to plan for the big day, one of | | | | Champagne for the toasts can be included in wedding |
| the first items on the wedding plan is finding the right | | | | packages at many halls, as well as late-night coffee |
| banquet hall for the reception. There are many | | | | and tea service. Some offer hot towels after the meal. |
| questions you will have such as large a hall do you | | | | The banquet hall provides professional wait staff to |
| need? Once you have settled on the size, you will | | | | ensure that the meal is served and cleared smoothly |
| need to know what services the hall will provide to | | | | and with great care. The hall also provides china and |
| make your wedding day memorable and glitch-free. | | | | silver so that the meal is presented most elegantly. |
| Most banquet halls will have a wedding specialist on | | | | The hall will provide coat check service, and bar set-up |
| staff. Spend some time discussing your dreams and | | | | and attendants. They also provide ample parking to |
| let the specialist guide you through the process. The | | | | accommodate all your guests. |
| wedding planner will help you determine the size of hall | | | | Some halls have a wedding chapel on the premises. |
| you need, and work out a menu. You will want to | | | | They will organize the music, flowers and seating in the |
| consider the size of dance floor, stage, and head table | | | | chapel. Other halls provide a grand piano and |
| when deciding if the room will work for your affair. | | | | experienced piano player to maintain an ambiance for |
| A wedding coordinator at a banquet hall can | | | | your guests throughout the reception. Other halls have |
| recommend everything from flowers, limousine service, | | | | a bridal suite attached which is a room with an ensuite |
| cakes, balloons, DJ, bands, photographers, | | | | bath in which the happy couple can rest, refresh, and |
| videographers, invitations, matches, napkins, tux rentals | | | | find a few calm moments. Other halls will provide |
| and dresses. | | | | airport shuttle service for out-of-town guests. Some |
| Part of the planning at the hall will include choice of | | | | halls have gardens that provide beautiful backdrops for |
| linens, chair covers, ceiling decorations, specialty lighting. | | | | photos of the wedding party. Banquet halls attached to |
| The hall will provide a podium and microphone. A color | | | | a hotel often offer rooms to the bride and groom, and |
| theme will be chosen and followed through to all your | | | | wedding guests, at a discount. |
| specified details. As well, the centerpieces and | | | | There are many choices of venue for your wedding. |
| candelabra will be provided. Of course, catering is also | | | | When considering which banquet hall to choose, keep |
| part of the service offered at banquet halls. Many | | | | in mind your own personal tastes, which space feels |
| banquet hall service providers will offer a sampling to | | | | comfortable to you, which options offered are |
| the bride and groom when they are making menu | | | | important, and how it all fits your wedding budget. |
| choices. Most banquet halls will offer many options, | | | | Renting a banquet hall will make your joyous occasion |
| from casual cocktails and finger foods to formal | | | | even more wonderful. |
| sit-down multi-course dinners. Some offer printed menu | | | | |