MEGA MUSIC DISC JOCKEYS
Phone: (02) 9608-0000
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MEGA MUSIC DISC JOCKEYS Phone: (02) 9608-0000 |
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Hotels, Restaurants, Reception VenuesThe main advantage of holding the reception in a hotel, restaurant or reception venue is that they can organize all the catering and other arrangements leaving the couple and their family to enjoy the celebration. When you have drawn up a short-list it is a good idea to visit the hotels or restaurants for a meal before making enquiries. This will give some idea as to their standards of food, service and the general atmosphere of the venue. Many function venues provide a wedding service. They may offer an inclusive price for a fixed number of guests which includes changing room for the couple, food, drink table decorations etc. or they offer these services for an extra charge. If there is to be an evening reception, it usual to hold this in the same location. Ask for a brochure, if available, and then arrange an appointment. The following is a list of topics to be discussed before making a booking: · The number of guests and the size of the function room. The larger venues may have several function rooms of different sizes. · The menu. Most venues will offer a choice of menus and wines at various prices. Ask what provisions they make for special diets such as vegetarian or for diabetics. · Seating plans. Ask what seating plans are possible in the space available. The final choice will depend on which groupings of people you think get on well with each other. · Discuss the times when the reception venues will be open to your guest and the timings of meals, music etc. Make sure that there are no time gaps between the wedding and reception or reception and evening celebration and if this is unavoidable inform guests in advance. · Room and table decorations. Ask to see the table linen and place settings to ensure they do not clash with the overall colour scheme of the wedding. Floral room and table decorations and balloons may be supplied by the venue or you may wish to use another supplier from outside. · Parking. Does the venue have enough parking spaces for all guests and, if not, is it easily available in the surrounding area? · On arrival guests are usually greeted and offered a drink. The venue will probably offer Champagne, sparkling wine, beer or soft drinks. Ask for prices and which soft drinks they can offer. · Will the head waiter or some other member of staff act as master of ceremonies (M.C.) or if they provide a disc jockey that can act as a M.C. on your behalf? · Changing room for bride and groom. Most venues offer a room for the bride and groom to change in. · Ask which other weddings are taking place on the same day and if you will you be sharing any facilities such as bars or reception areas. · Check the toilet facilities. The bride and bridesmaids will need more room than usual if they are they are wearing elaborate skirts. · Does the venue have an adjoining room or perhaps a table in a corner of the main room where wedding gifts can be displayed? ·
If the reception
is being held in a hotel they will often offer special rates for the
bridal suite or for guests to stay overnight.
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Community HallsIn most localities there is a church, school or local authority hall available for hire. Also, many pubs have private function rooms available for hire. It is usual to book halls 4 to 6 months in advance. For a small number of guests the catering may be done by family and friends although it is more convenient to have outside caterers for a larger gathering. The suitability of halls for wedding receptions and the facilities they offer vary enormously so it is essential see the hall and its surroundings and discuss what facilities they offer in detail before booking. Items to check include: · General appearance. Is the hall in a suitable condition to hold a wedding reception and is it in a state of cleanliness suitable to serve food. · Will the hall be heated? Some halls do not have heating or heating may not be turned on at certain times. · Is the hall a suitable size for the number of guests? Are there enough general facilities such as toilets and parking? · Will the hall provide tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery and glasses etc? If hiring caterers they may provide these items. · What cooking and cleaning facilities are available. Most halls will only have a basic cooker and a single sink. Are refrigerators, tea urns etc. available? It is probable that most of the food will be prepared by caterers or at home, away from the hall, but enough worktops will be needed to store food and to add finishing touches to food displays. · Find out where everything is in the hall and how all the equipment operates in advance. Help may not be available on the day. · Discuss when access can be gained to the hall to prepare for the reception. For example it may not be possible to set up the tables the day before if the hall is booked for some other activity. When does the hall have to be vacated? Ensure that adequate time is left for clearing up. · Will consumption of alcohol and smoking be allowed?
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MarqueesHiring a marquee is an option if a large enough garden is available. Marquees come in varying sizes to accommodate most wedding parties. It allows the reception to be held at home when the house is not large enough. Flooring, dance floors, linings and lighting can also be hired and in the winter heating may also be necessary. A marquee is not an inexpensive option however. The hire of the marquee together with the cost of caterers and other fixtures will leave a bill in the same price range as holding the reception in an hotel. Most marquee hire companies provide a brochure to allow you to choose the marquee and other items such as flooring, matting, lighting etc. Choose a firm who are prepared to visit the site before accepting an order. This ensures that they will be aware of any possible problems the site may present. Also, ensure that they are prepared to be called out if any problems occur on the day of the wedding. Marquees are usually erected two or three days before the wedding day. Caterers usually occupy a separate tent to prepare the food although they may require access the house kitchen. It is usual to use toilet facilities in the house although for a large reception portable toilets may be hired.
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At HomeThe reception held at home is suitable for a small number of guests. It is informal and can be a more relaxed affair. It may also be less expensive than other options. A sit-down meal is possible if the party is very small. However, the most practical option is to have a buffet. This not only adds to the informal atmosphere but also requires less equipment such as crockery and cutlery and people can serve themselves. If not using outside caterers it is possible to hire crockery, glasses and even tea urns to boil water. Alternative you can borrow from friends or use disposable items.
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