When planning for a wedding you also need to be planning for a reception. In most cases, the reception consists of more planning than the wedding ceremony itself.
Items to plan
There are many items involved in the reception and these items that need to be planned for include:
- Ensure a date for the wedding itself;
- Decide where the reception will be located;
- Have a reception budget;
- Decide on key elements of the reception.
Date and place
First, and early, you need to decide on the place for the reception and ensure it is available for that date. Then make your reservation as quickly as possible especially if it is a popular venue for wedding receptions. Most places that host wedding receptions often will have information on booking a wedding DJ in Melbourne.
Areas of planning
If you are planning an outdoor venue, you also need to have a backup plan in case the weather turns bad. In fact, for most items involved in a wedding reception, you need to have a backup. A good example, if the band for the wedding reception dance is not available, ensure you have a wedding DJ and MC in Melbourne. Another good example is the catering for the refreshment or food to be served – ensure you have a backup in case your favorite caterer is booked for that date.
Type of reception
You need to decide what type of reception you need to be planning for, as there are many choices. These include:
- Cocktail reception;
- Breakfast;
- Brunch;
- Luncheon;
- Afternoon tea.
Each of these reception types has special planning that needs to be done as each will have novel menu options for meals or refreshments. The arrangements for the wedding cake need to be reserved early.
Entertainment
The entertainment might just be music during the meal or what type of music you will need for a dance if one is being held. The best wedding DJ in Melbourne will be helpful in planning in this area.
This is just a beginning of the planning. All planning for weddings and receptions need to be started at least 6 months ahead of the date.
