Places to rent for receptions

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Planning the reception can be almost as important as planning the wedding, and selecting just the right location for the reception can have a significant impact on the guests' enjoyment of the event. Fortunately, there is no shortage of places that the bride and groom can rent for their reception: from local banquet halls to rooms within private estates (or even the whole estate), the options depend only on the location of the wedding and what is available in the area. Brides and grooms should bear in mind that the cost of renting a place for the reception can vary significantly, and in some cases, the rental price alone for one location can be the same as the cost of the entire reception at another. Check prices carefully to ensure that you find just the right spot for the best price.

1. Banquet Halls

   • Banquet halls offer an excellent venue for wedding receptions. They are typically large, open spaces designed for any variety of table and seating arrangements, and they can accommodate a significant number of people. Most communities offer a range of banquet hall options, including restaurants that are used to handling large parties, event rooms inside the local VFW or American Legion location, banquet rooms in hotels and churches, banquet and event rooms in the local community centers and (for those with military connections) banquet areas within the officers' club on military bases.

   Country Clubs

   • A country club can be an excellent choice of a place to rent for a reception. Country clubs are usually, by their very design, elegant and luxurious and thus perfect for wedding receptions. What is more, country club management knows handle events such as wedding receptions, so the bride and groom can expect an event that is sophisticated and well organized. For those who live in coastal areas, an alternative to a country club is a yacht club, which has the added benefit of providing a water view for guests.

   Cultural Venues

   • In larger metropolitan areas, cultural venues can provide great options for wedding receptions. Botanical gardens, museums and art galleries can usually handle large events such as wedding receptions, and the location can create just the right ambiance for the reception guests. In addition, the location itself gives guests a little something extra to enjoy, enabling them to walk around and view the location. For animal lovers, a zoo can also be a wonderful place to hold a wedding reception (assuming the reception can take place in such a place as to avoid any unpleasant odors), and in coastal areas, an aquarium can be a perfect choice.

   Private Estates

   • Large private estates, and particularly historic estates, are frequently willing to rent rooms or the entire state for wedding receptions. Brides and grooms that want to marry in a place with a beautiful historic building should consider this option for the reception. These estates are often available for the entire wedding, so the bride and groom can consider holding the entire event in one location, saving guests travel time between the ceremony and the reception. Other options for private locations include unique bed and breakfasts or small boutique hotels.

Source: www.ehow.com

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