FINDING YOUR RECEPTION Venue Cost Range*: $3,000 to $10,000+ *cost range can vary due to location, and the number of guests. Also, some venues include catering and bar service. LMAC Photography It’s important to visit each venue in-person to get a real feel for what they offer. Getting a sense of the style, imagining your reception in that space, and meeting the staff are key factors to making an informed decision. You should have an idea of your wedding date, guest count, and reception activi- ties – like a dance floor, photo booth, yard games, etc. – when visiting different sites. QUESTIONS TO ASK Catering Linens Bar Service Centerpieces Tables Chairs Visit TodaysBride.com/venues for printables, Venue Review, and more! Ask these questions: 1. How far in advance should I book? 2. What is the room's capacity? 3. Is there a facility rental fee? Yes No Fee: 4. Is there a fee if the reception runs long? Fee: 5. Do you have a ceremony space? Yes No 6. Will I be the only wedding that day? Yes No 7. Is there a Venue Coordinator available? Yes No 8. Do you provide security? Yes No 9. Is there valet service or a parking fee? Valet Parking Fee: 10. Do you have a: Bridal Suite Stage Dance Floor Coat Check 11. Do you offer/rent: 12. Do you work with: Preferred Vendors Outside Vendors 13. What are your decorating guidelines? 14. Do you have in-house decorators? Yes No 15. How early can we access the space to decorate? 16. Do you have outdoor locations for photos? Notes: Youshouldalsonote howmanybathrooms areavailableandthe sizeoftheparkinglot. * Venue 5:00PM Cocktail Hour 6:15PM Introduction of the wedding party and newlyweds 6:20PM First dance 6:25PM Toasts 6:40PM Blessing over the meal (optional) 6:45PM Dinner service begins 7:30PM Father-daughter dance & mother-son dance 7:40PM Bouquet & garter tosses 7:50PM Dance ’til you drop! 8:30PM Cake-cutting 9:55PM Grand exit 10:00PM Reception ends 10:01PM Vendors breakdown RECEPTION TIMELINE Nothing is set in stone! Use this as a guide to schedule your own reception! YourDJwillhelp ou stayonschedule. * VENUES LMAC Photography 38 | TODAY'S BRIDE +12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO"