There are design considerations, issues of taste and personal preference, and some very important practical issues. For the most part, this article will address the practical side, as the many design and decorating options are decided by your preferences. The practical issues will become quite important on your wedding day, since the reception area layout and various options you choose will play a large part in the success of your reception. Your first step is to find a room large enough to accommodate your plans. There are issues of budget and personal preference involved, of course.
Options range from church basements and fire halls to plush banquet facilities.
In any case, however, it's essential that you visit the room, preferably at a time when it's set-up for a function similar in size to your wedding reception. In doing so, bear in mind that you'll want to put more than tables and chairs in the room for your reception. A room that comfortably seats 150 for a company dinner may not seat 100 when reception-related elements are involved. Much like arranging an empty living room, the space can seem deceptively large. To start, you'll likely want a dance floor, and that will occupy no small amount of space.