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How Much Space Will You Need for Your Wedding?

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When you’re planning a wedding, you shouldn’t overlook the amount of space that you’ll have in the reception room. You want people to be able to mingle, have a good time and boogie down without getting hurt or knocking over the cake. Here are a few ways that you can ensure that you and your guests have plenty of room to enjoy your special day late into the night.

Draw Up a Floor Plan

Whenever you’re trying to accommodate a lot of people, you should have a good idea of the number of guests, and you should draw up a floor plan. In your reception hall, you’ll want plenty of space between tables so that guests can walk over and talk to friends and family. You’ll also need a separate area for the dance floor unless you plan on having staff remove the tables after dinner. You should also plan for a place to put the cake, registry book and the snacks and drinks you want to serve before, during or after the meal. Draw the floor plan to scale, taking into account the size of the tables and other furniture that you’ll need in the room.

Give Yourself a Little Extra Room

Even after you draw out your floor plan, make sure to give yourself some extra space to serve as a cushion. Whether the tables you rent are two inches longer than what you thought or the DJ needs some extra space so that they can get all of their equipment plugged in, there’s always some way that things can go wrong. It’s very rare that reception rooms are too big, and some extra room can prevent accidents since you don’t want anyone getting hurt. While it may seem like no big deal, slip and fall accidents are no joke and can make people seriously hurt, so add in a couple of extra feet in all zones of the reception area.

Ask the Venue Representative

If you’re still scratching your head on whether or not you have enough room, ask the representative from the venue that you’re thinking about using. They’ve probably hosted hundreds or even thousands of events, so they should have a pretty good idea of how many people, tables, decorations and side activities you can fit into their venue. They’ll probably have a good idea of which layouts work best for traffic flow, and you should have plenty of questions for them anyway.

Planning a wedding is a lot of work, but you can make sure that everything runs more smoothly by ensuring that you have enough space for everyone. Make sure that you account for the small things too, which can take up more space than you might anticipate.

 

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4 Oft Forgotten Things in Wedding Planning

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You’ve booked the caterer, bought the dress, ordered the invitations and picked out flowers. While it may be easy to remember the major elements of wedding planning, it is often the little overlooked details that can make or break your special day. Here are four commonly forgotten aspects of wedding planning that you do not want to miss.

Figure Out a Plan for Children

If you’re including children in your wedding festivities, it is important to think ahead and implement a plan to make sure that they’ll have a great time. A specially designed kids menu will ensure that even the pickiest eaters find something to eat. A designated kids’ activity table will give the younger guests at your reception a place to hang out. Giving the children kid-friendly party favors will also make them feel included and special.

, it is important to think ahead and implement a plan to make sure that they’ll have a great time. A specially designed kids menu will ensure that even the pickiest eaters find something to eat. A designated kids’ activity table will give the younger guests at your reception a place to hang out. Giving the children kid-friendly party favors will also make them feel included and special.

What Happens After the Honeymoon?

Even if you haven’t gotten a place yet, be sure to have a place to crash when you return from your honeymoon. The last thing that you want as you begin your new life together is unnecessary stress over where to stay. While the excitement of the wedding might overshadow this, it’s important to set expectations before moving in, such as considering combined budgets and cleaning duties.

Consider Outside Conditions

Even if your wedding is not being held outdoors, it is important to consider the weather and have a backup plan in case of inclement conditions. For example, be sure to have a contingency plan for rain or snow, such as having a tent or other type of cover for outdoor seating at the reception. Knowing the time of the day’s sunset will also help to get the best possible lighting for your photographs.

Designate a Point Person

Although most brides want to be in total control of planning in the time leading up to the wedding, it is a good idea to hand the reins over to somebody else when the big day finally arrives. Establishing a point person for all of your vendors will take the stress off you so that you can revel in the magic of the day and not be bogged down by making last-minute decisions.

By being intentional about the little details, you are sure to pull off a magical day that will exceed all of your expectations and get your marriage off to an exceptional start. Cheers to your future together!

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