Wedding reception

The type of reception venue you choose will depend on whether you are getting married in a church, a register office or in one of the many approved buildings licensed for civil weddings.  more...

Take into consideration whether the location suits the style or theme of your wedding, its proximity to your church or register office, the number of guests you wish to invite and finally, but most importantly, your budget. You may have in mind the kind of affair you would like, but if it's not financially possible, forget it. It really isn't worth the worry.

Whether you decide to hold your reception in a hotel, stately home, hall, restaurant, racecourse or on a river cruiser, you must book well in advance, especially if it's to be on a Saturday during the summer. If you have your heart set on a particular venue but the Saturday is booked, a good reception idea would be to consider a weekday or a Sunday wedding; this could also work out cheaper.

Make sure your chosen venue suits all your requirements: car parking, cloakrooms, special arrangements for small children, and wheelchair access. Plus, find out how late they can serve drinks and play music.