Ideal reception hall for your wedding: a decisive choice
Your wedding is a unique event. It deserves a setting that lives up to your expectations. Choosing the right reception hall is fundamental to creating the right atmosphere for your wedding. It’s advisable to book 9 to 18 months in advance.
In this article, we’ll guide you through the key steps to selecting the ideal venue, so you can preserve the most memorable memories of your big day.
- Determine your needs and desires
- Choosing the right type of venue
- Reception hall selection criteria
- The experience you want for your wedding
Determine your needs and desires
According to Zola.com, wedding planning experts in the U.S., 89% of couples start planning before they’re even engaged. So don’t hesitate to start talking about the basics. This can help guide your research and avoid stressful decisions.
- Number of guests: Estimate the number of guests to choose the right size venue.
- The style of your wedding: Traditional, bohemian, chic, rustic, fantasy, vintage, Hollywood glamour, country, etc. Each style corresponds to specific venues. Each style corresponds to a specific venue.
- Budget: Be aware of the budget required to rent a venue. Prices may vary, depending on the venue and the time of year (high season).
- The date: Any season is a good time to get married. Although summer is often favored. Each has its own incomparable colors for your theme. This can influence the choice of venue (outdoor, indoor, etc.), especially for the ceremony.
Different types of locations - the atmosphere
You dream of a place where you and your guests will feel right at home. In an atmosphere that’s both festive and intimate. With your own décor, personal touch, style and colors.
Have you ever attended a wedding where you had trouble finding the venue or parking? Was the celebration too far from the restaurant and reception hall? Was the hall too small and the people too cramped? These situations can dampen the mood and tarnish the memory of your special day.
So, analyze your needs according to 3 types of venues:
- Classic reception halls
- Atypical venues: castles, farms, barns, etc.
- Outdoor spaces: Gardens, beaches, forests. Ideal for outdoor weddings.
La Distinction, located in Joliette, offers all of these in one location, including gourmet catering. Perfect for a wedding that takes place entirely on site, including the celebration. Indoor or outdoor, surrounded by lush nature.
Selection criteria for a reception hall
Visit the websites of your desired region and select the places you like. Be sure to check the following selection criteria:
- Seating capacity: You can already see the standing and seated capacity of each venue online. This will tell you whether the rooms can comfortably accommodate all your guests.
- Accessibility: The venue must be easy to access for both guests and suppliers (decor, DJ, photographer, entertainment, inflatable games, etc.).
- Equipment: Check for the presence of a bar, sound system and any technological equipment you may need, such as a stage.
- Customization possibilities: Some reception venues are very strict, while others, like La Distinction, are very adaptable. It’s up to you to decide how much you want to personalize your venue and your day.
- Services offered: Some venues offer additional services (catering, escorts, lodging, etc.). Find out what’s essential for you.
The coveted experience for your wedding
Beyond the venue itself, count on the service of an event consultant who will accompany you from the first phone call until you say “Yes, I do! At least, that’s our view of an incomparable experience for future spouses.
This person becomes your guide. Your personal guide. She shows you around the rooms and venues and answers all your questions. She checks with you on the various packages, including gastronomy. Then she draws up the quote and the contract.
Then she plans everything that follows, right up to the wedding itself, in terms of on-site operations. Then she greets you on the big day, smiling and comforting. When the time comes, she slips away and leaves you in the capable hands of the maître d’hôtel.
Which venue will you choose for your wedding?
Have you taken a look at the La Distinction rooms? There’s something for every taste and season. Don’t miss out! Remember to determine your needs and desires right from the start. As soon as you fall in love with something, let yourself be inspired and go soak up the atmosphere.
Enjoy your visit,
