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<\/p>\nThe first question that I ask couples looking for a reception site is all about the feel and personality of their wedding.\u00a0 Your reception site should fit the theme and character of your wedding.\u00a0 If you have always dreamed of having a grand reception inside an elaborate ballroom, then your site selection should match that dream.\u00a0 If you instead choose an outdoor garden at a winery, the entire ambiance is different.\u00a0 And, are you looking for a single location for both the ceremony and reception?\u00a0 These are all important questions that you need to answer before making any appointments.<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t try to change a site to make it what you want.\u00a0 Choose your site based on your vision.\u00a0 It will be less expensive.\u00a0 The cost to customize a site to meet your vision can mean huge chunks of cash thrown out the window.<\/p>\n
Secondly, know your budget before you contact any facility.\u00a0 The reception cost will represent approximately 50% of your budget.\u00a0 Generally 75% to 80% of the guests you invite will accept your invitation, with a 20% to 25% decline.\u00a0 So if you have invited 200 guests, figure at the beginning approximately 150 guests.<\/p>\n
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Here in our St. Louis area, we have over 300 venues available from golf course reception sites with beautiful vistas, general banquet facilities, fine restaurants with private rooms, hotel venues, wineries, old historic homes, and private family farms.\u00a0 Don\u2019t settle for the first facility you visit as there are lots of choices.\u00a0 I\u2019ve heard brides tell me they went ahead and booked because they were frightened into the fact that the site could be \u201cbooked\u201d if they didn\u2019t.\u00a0 Don\u2019t bend to that pressure.\u00a0 Not at the beginning of your search.\u00a0 \u00a0If your wedding will be close to a \u201cpremium\u201d type date\u00a0 – like the Saturday before a major Holiday \u2013 you will need to book early, so start early.\u00a0 And keep an alternate date in mind, to maximize your options.<\/p>\n
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Take a look at TOTAL costs.\u00a0 Does it include gratuity?\u00a0 What type of bar service?\u00a0 Is it limited, premium or brand name.\u00a0\u00a0 And most importantly \u2013 what is the quality of the food and the service.\u00a0 Your guest will take note and rave about your wedding if you provide good hospitality and great food; they will also note bad service and less then inspiring food. \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s not always dollars and cents making the difference.\u00a0 I have found that some sites at $29.00 per guest are just as great as others at $45.00 per guest!\u00a0 And at 150 guests, that a huge savings – $2400.<\/p>\n
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