Planning a wedding reception can be one of the most overwhelming experiences you will ever undertake. With so many moving parts and aspects that need to coincide flawlessly, feeling anxious about overlooking something is standard. To help relieve some of the wedding planning stress, we have put together this wedding planning checklist.
Venue, Date, and Caterer
The venue is one of the most critical aspects when planning your wedding reception. You need to ensure that your platform meets the aesthetic requirements of your wedding theme but also caters to the number of guests you intend to invite.
Picking the proper dates based on Adelaide weather can be tricky, but considering that wedding dates, especially September through to February, fill up quickly, organizing when you are getting married can play a massive part in the availability of your chosen venue.
It is also essential to consider whether your venue provides catering as part of the cost or finds a catering service that can be hired the same day you rent your platform.
Planning Your Wedding Reception Food and Beverages
Choosing the food and drinks for your wedding can be quite a task. You want food that is not only delicious but also suits the theme of your special day. Attending tasting events is an excellent way to get an idea of the types of food you want at your reception. Your reception caterer will assemble sample menu items to help you choose the best combinations.
Your wedding menu should match and complement your wedding theme. It also helps to choose foods in the season when your wedding will be held.
Entertainment and Décor Elements
Consider whether you and your partner prefer a live band or a DJ. The genre: do you like pop or jazz? Decide what you feel would best represent you at your wedding reception, and interview local acts to get a feel for the type of vibe they will create.
Look at your wedding theme, colour scheme, and the type of décor and flower arrangements you want to create to transform your reception space into something unique.
When designing the floor and seating plans for your reception, consider your seating, dancing, food service, and entertainment acts when designing your event space. Here at The Playford Hotel, we will work with you to create a space unique to your wants and needs.
We understand that planning a reception is a significant and sometimes overwhelming responsibility. We promise to work with you to eliminate any stresses and create a reception that exceeds all expectations. Give us a call today to get your planning process underway!