Decide whether your event will be indoors, outdoors, or both. If you want an outdoor event, you'll have to consider the possibility of rain and have an indoor alternative.
- The season is crucial, particularly if you're on a tight budget. Planning your wedding reception in winter, at the end of January for instance, will save money or earn you a discount.
- In some cases, planning your wedding reception requires you choose between Saturday and Sunday as the most convenient days of the week. Usually, Sunday is less expensive.