Weddings > Planning and Preparation > The Reception
The Reception
You may be planning a traditional wedding reception, an evening party or even a party on the beach! Watching your friends and family celebrating your special day with you makes for a memorable occasion.
- If you choose a hotel, the catering facilities are there on hand and can help to make your day run smoothly from wedding breakfast to ceremony to reception and on to the evening 'do'.
- If you choose a venue such as a castle or stately home, why not arrange for a marquee on the lawn. Outside catering companies can arrange everything for you.
- Make contact with the caterer in plenty of time as the most popular wedding dates are often booked many months in advance.
- For more intimate weddings you could always choose a beach bar for your reception
- Just as you need to book your wedding venue well in advance don't forget to book the reception venue at the same time. Especially in the summer as that's a very busy time for us in Cornwall.
Here are some tips for things to remember:
- Ask for sample menus from the caterer
- Discuss budget options
- Check on numbers of waiting staff to the number of guests
- How the food will be transported to the venue
- Can the caterer also provide champagne, wines etc
- Who will be responsible for clearing up, especially if you have an outdoor event.
