Getting married is an exciting experience, but planning for the wedding and reception can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many options to choose from. Following are a few things to consider when choosing a wedding ballroom to hold your reception in that should help make the process of narrowing down the options a little easier.

Dedicated Space to Dance

If you plan to play music or feature a live band at your reception, you will want to make sure that there will be enough space in the ballroom to section an area off and dedicate it specifically to dancing. Chances are that people will want to dance throughout the entirety of your celebration and if there is not a dedicated space to dance, people will try to dance anywhere they find some space which could impede the ability for others to navigate through the ballroom to get food, get to their table, or use the restroom.

Lighting Opportunities

If you want to create a certain look and feel with lighting, you need to make sure that the ballroom you choose can accommodate such lighting. If you want to use fairy lights that hang from the ceiling, the ballroom should feature an open ceiling with beams that are easy to hang the lights from. If you want to create a disco-like atmosphere, make sure that there is enough room in the corner for large multicolored strobe lights to get set up.

A Look at the Views

It is a good idea to choose a wedding ballroom that features multiple large windows so that everyone can get a look at the views, whether that means a forest, an ocean, or a highway. Not only will this give people new things to look at as they have a good time, but it will also help make the entire ballroom seem bigger overall. The windows will provide natural light during the day and an elegant ambiance during the night.

Table Positioning

Another thing to consider when choosing a wedding ballroom to host your reception in is table positioning. Do you plan to use square or round tables? Do you want the tables spread out, or are they okay being set side-by-side? So, consider planning your table positioning on paper so that you can use it as a reference to be sure that the ballroom you choose will have the space and design necessary to accommodate your table seating preferences.

Make sure to tour each wedding ballroom in person before making a final decision about where your reception will be held. Things tend to look a lot different in person than they do online. For more information, contact a company such as Russo's On The Bay.