Wedding receptions can quickly become overwhelming when you are trying to plan for your big day. From the centerpieces to the site location it takes a lot of imagination and organization to plan a wedding reception you won’t forget.

There are many vendors with whom you need to collaborate when planning wedding receptions. It can be very useful to create a plan before you begin searching which lists potential sites, ceremonies, dates, times, guests, styles, themes, and your budget. You should remember while you plan that your budget is the most important part and you should only invite as many guests as you can afford. Make sure that you revise your plan as your planning process continues and new things come up. By first securing the site where you plan to have the wedding reception you can begin booking other vendors based on the confirmed date. Many choice locations are booked one to two years ahead of time with prime weekend and evening dates booked ahead as well. This is especially true for May through October. As such, when you find your wedding reception location, be sure to book it immediately.

The next item for consideration is the budget and guest list.