Quad Cities Reception Halls-Choosing the right one for you

An important part of planning a wedding is picking the right wedding reception hall. There are many things to consider that a couple may not even think about. Location, size, decoration, food and D.J are key factors.

Location of Your Wedding Reception Hall

Choosing a reception close to the ceremony will be a big help for guests. Sometimes this cannot be helped due to booked nearby locations to your ceremony, but if you start looking way ahead time, you might get lucky. Some churches have reception halls in the church, or like at Tanglewood Hills Pavillion in Bettendorf, where they have a chapel on site!



Size and Decorations
The seating and size of the hall is your first consideration. If you are planning on having a large number of guests, you have to keep this in mind when looking. Most reception hall owners will know how many people their establishment can hold comfortably. We recommend the Skellington Manor if you are looking for a fairly large reception hall and great customer service.


When dealing with decorations, ask what is included with their package. Do they offer any decorations? Linens? Do they set up?


DECORATING TIP:

Donna Kooler, author of Beautiful Wedding Receptions, suggests picking a decorating theme that fits your taste, not what others want.

Catering


Other then the couple themselves, food is the main attraction of a reception. You first have to decide what your budget is. Do you want a reception hall that caters? Do you want to bring in food yourself? Set up tours through different reception halls to check out their kitchens to see how clean and organized they are. Request a sampling of the menu that you are interested in. Ask a friend or family member to come along to get their opinion also.


DJ

Something you might not thought about is acoustics. If you have a DJ picked out, ask them if they have worked at the venue you are interested in. If so, he will know where to place his speakers accordingly.


Stay in control

Make sure to read contracts and paperwork carefully; don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something. Remember, you deserve the best!