How to Choose the Best Banquet Hall for Your Wedding

Finding the best banquet hall for your wedding can be easier said than done. The reception is a big part of the event, so choosing the right banquet hall is essential. While it would be easy to go with just any venue, doing your research before making your choice will ensure you’re happy with the final decision. To help you, we’ve listed a few important aspects to keep in mind while you’re judging each banquet hall.

Budget

Before you even start looking, it’s essential to know exactly how much you’re willing to spend on a venue. Not only will this help prevent over-spending for your wedding, but it will also help you narrow down your options.

Location

You should always consider where the venue is located. Depending on the theme of your wedding, it might be nice to have something close to the water or far from the city. However, location is especially important if you have many guests travelling to your wedding. It would be easier for those guests if your banquet hall was close to their accommodations.

Size

Consider the number of guests coming to your wedding when choosing the banquet hall. It’s crucial to find a place big enough for everyone to have space to move around, as it would be unpleasant to have an overcrowded banquet hall. The size of the venue would be easy to check by seeing it in person. Just keep in mind that the room will be filled with wedding reception essentials and not just guests!

Aesthetic

Finally, if you’re going to be spending money on a banquet hall, it should at least be a good fit for your wedding’s aesthetic! Make sure that the lighting and ambiance it provides will be good for you and that you’ll be able to have all the decorations you want to be put up in there.

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Ask Questions

Once you’ve narrowed down your list of banquet halls to ones you think you’d like, the next step is to ask questions. Go through your list of requirements for your reception and everything you want taking place there with the owner of the venue. For instance, some banquet halls may not allow bands to play. If that’s something you want, then you need to know about that in advance.

Book in Advance

Banquet halls get booked quickly and often, especially during wedding season. Many people end up choosing their second option because they didn’t book their venue soon enough, so book it as soon as you can!

Looking for the right wedding catering company to go along with the perfect banquet hall? Visionary Catering offers elegant yet fast and flexible catering options in Calgary. Contact us to learn more about how we can elevate your wedding reception.