In most wedding venues, outdoor music is allowed until 11.30 pm or midnight. If you wish your party to continue after that time, you may want to set two areas with audio equipment, so you can start outside and keep going inside. Several locations allow indoor music until 2 or 3 am.
If you know already that you will cut the cake – and start dancing – around 11 pm, our suggestion is to set everything indoors. The outdoors set is recommended for those who wish to have music throughout the reception, dinner included.