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Are you doing anything extra to decorate your reception hall?

NaughtyAngel B2B♥4/17♥ asked: My reception hall is very pretty, with mirrored ceilings, wall sconces, gorgeous carpet, and a shiny dance floor. However, my mom feels like it needs some more decoration other than just the floral centerpieces. What can I do besides draping (ceilings are too low) that’ll tie together the elegant look [...]

How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?

me asked: The lady is charging me $700 to decorate my hall. Is that too much, that’s just completely out of my budget. But, I want it to be decorated really pretty.
The reception decorations would include 1. a centerpiece for each guest table 2. A similar but larger centerpiece for the head table; 3. [...]

Does anyone know of a good reception hall in San Antonio TX?

VaNeSsA asked: I am getting married on March 20th, 2010. I am looking for a church and a reception hall. Not really sure of how much I want to spend. Ideas would be great!!! help!!! thank you.Ontario Weddings

Does anyone know a decent Reception hall in North/NW Houston?

AMS asked: Looking for a decent reception/party hall with reasonable rate either on 12 or 13 of July.
Locality: Somewhere between Hwy 45 and 290 outside of Beltway 8.Ontario Weddings

I’m looking for a reception hall in Long Island, to rent out for a private party. It needs to be about $1,000.

gvzseytan asked: I will be providing the decorations, food, and music…I just need a reception hall with tables and chairs that will sit about 200-300 people.Toronto Weddings

Any suggestions on decorating a reception hall and it not costing a ton?

Colby B asked: I’m getting married this september and I want it to look elegant but not cost a ton. The ceilings are way to high for anyone, even on a huge ladder, to get to. My colors are black and white with touches of fuscia.
Any suggestions?Ontario Weddings

what would you think if you attended a wedding and the church/reception hall was not additionally decorated?

hatchetryda asked: im getting married in august, and in order to afford everything else we had to forgo decorating the church and reception hall, because, well, that was just least important to us. i figured the ceremony is at a church, which things should be focused on whats going on rather that how it looks, [...]

What are some good ideas to camouflage a church reception hall?

oneqtlilmutt asked: My best friend is getting married and she insists on having the reception in the reception hall of the church. How can I camouflage the hall in keeping with a spring garden ball theme? Of course we’re going to have lots of flowers and candles and lights… what else can I do?Ontario Weddings

Is it unreasonable to have a half-hour drive between the church and the reception hall?

kgMAC82 asked: Okay, here’s the deal. My fiance and I are embarking on our wedding planning adventure. We’re planning to get married in the mid-Michigan/Lansing area.
The church is in a very small town with limited reception choices. I have two “top” banquet halls that I’m looking at reserving. However, one is about twenty minutes south [...]

how long should i schedule the reception hall for?

lmb7203 asked: if i am doing a half hour ceremony at 3 what time should i schedule the reception hall for? i dont wanna have to wait but i dont wanna waste tim either should i stick with four hours or five?Ontario Weddings