Reception Location

[Princess SarahK]

Im having a hard time deciding which reception locations I like. Were planning on having a day wedding in an effort to cut costs, but all of the restaurants I like have a restriction that receptions must end by 3:00pm. (Two hours for a reception?? How will that work? ) Anyways, all of the photos Ive seen of the ballrooms, which seem to be my only other option at this point seem so bland. Do you guys have any pictures of how you dressed up your ballroom? And finally, has anyone ever heard of the BlueZoo at Swan and Dolphin being rented out or bought out for a lunch reception? I really think its a chic, beautiful, and classy restaurant that would really wow my guests. I just dont know if its possible since its not owned by WDW. HELP!!!

 

[Bride-to-be]

How many guests are you planning to have? Are you planning on having lots of dancing? If you are just planning to serve lunch then two hours is plenty of time.

Do you know where you want the ceremony to be?

Do you have any ideas for a theme? The more info you can give us the better advice we can give you

There are lots of cool places that don't need all of the decorations that ballrooms can require.

Would you have interest in doing something in a park?

 

[Princess SarahK]

I will have about 50 people attending, and the ceremony will be at the WP. I want a classy and traditional theme. Nothing too over the top, but certainly nothing cheap looking. I wouldnt mind doing something in a park I really like Bistro de Paris (still need to look at it with DF). I want to have dancing and regular reception festivities. Sorry for the lack of info, hope this helps!

How many guests are you planning to have? Are you planning on having lots of dancing? If you are just planning to serve lunch then two hours is plenty of time.

Do you know where you want the ceremony to be?

Do you have any ideas for a theme? The more info you can give us the better advice we can give you

There are lots of cool places that don't need all of the decorations that ballrooms can require.

Would you have interest in doing something in a park?

 

[Bride-to-be]

Our reception was in Victoria and Alberts. It would certainly fit your traditional theme and it is the perfect size for 50. It's also a great location if you are using the WP. We had 70 and it was a little squishy. The only negative is that there isn't room for a dance floor. We had a band - but I dont' think you need one. You could either have a harp (my first choice) or just use an ipod. There is def room for a first dance though. )

If you are on a tight budget you can go with catering food. If you aren't then you could do V&A food which would be AMAZING. I don't think it has the same time restrictions as the other restaurants.

If you are doing it when its warm out - you might be able to do something at the summerhouse outside. You could do a ton with floral and fun linens and end up spending less than it would cost to decorate a ballroom. Just something to look into.

There is always whitehall - I am not sure what the max count is for that.