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If you are newly engaged, congratulations! Now it’s time to browse for your dress, choose a wedding venue, and make sure your theme and colors come to life. Makoy Center in Hilliard, OH, is a full service reception site offering 30,000 square feet of space, free parking, and onsite food and beverage catering. Below, learn more about their recommendations and the most important factors to consider in selecting your ideal setting. 

Guide to Choosing a Wedding Venue 

Location Hilliard Wedding Venue

Whether you are having company from out of town or planning a destination wedding, consider your reception location carefully. The ideal venue is easy to find, wheelchair-accessible, and has plenty of onsite parking. Many couples want a site with a picturesque view. Touring a variety of facilities and imagining your guests using the space will help you narrow down your choices. 

Size 

Review your guest list, then determine the necessary size of your event venue. Avoid choosing a place with the same capacity as the number of your invited guests. Go bigger than you have to, but resist the urge to select a location that is much too large for your party. The ideal wedding venue will provide your family and friends with privacy and intimacy while allowing ample room for dancing and eating. 

Ambiance 

Ensure the color scheme and architecture of the space does not clash with your wedding theme. If you are having a reception with a vintage or rustic aesthetic, for example, a large barn with beautiful acoustics or a venue with an illuminated outdoor garden may suit your party best. Many professional wedding reception venues are designed with tasteful, muted hues so you can create the look and feel you desire. 

Equipment 

Whether you plan on having an energetic DJ, rolling slideshow, or concert band at your reception, make sure your event venue has the right lighting and audio equipment. It should also have plenty of outlets. As you tour facilities, ask your event planner if their capabilities will meet your entertainment needs. 

Food 

Excellent food and ample beverages are essential for a pleasant and memorable wedding reception. While some facilities will provide you with a list of approved meal and liquor vendors, the most convenient venues have their own catering onsite. Review the accepted menus for each location and ask if you can make changes to fit your theme. Taste the food before you sign a contract to make sure it is to your liking. 

The right look, feel, and entertainment will make your wedding unforgettable for you and your guests. Make your planning easy by choosing a full-service facility. To tour a wedding venue recognized six years in a row by The Knot®, call Makoy Center in Franklin County, OH, at (614) 777-1211. For information about their wedding receptions, as well as their corporate and private events, visit their website

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