Wedding Restaurant: Eat, Drink and Host Your Best Day

Food is the one thing that brings every one together. Consider this, all your favorite social events (anniversaries, graduations and birthdays) or holidays have always revolved around an awesome meal or maybe a favorite restaurant. It then makes sense that you might consider having your big day in your favorite restaurant. It might not turn out as you dreamed since childhood; you might have to forego what comes with a traditional wedding. However, if food is that important to you and your fiancé, a wedding restaurant may be the way to go.

Wedding restaurants are also a fantastic way of making your guests feel welcome and warm. It also offers you a chance to offer guests a four- or five-star experience by having them attend your celebration in a restaurant you know. A restaurant wedding is also an easy choice for the couples looking for a full wedding experience without having to deal with all the work that goes into planning the conventional wedding. Everything from chafing dishes to chairs to a check room is already there.

Why should you have your wedding in a restaurant?

Price

A restaurant wedding cost largely depends on how much the place will charge you. If you intend to occupy the entire space, you may have to compensate the owner for all business he or she will give up on your account.

In most cases, restaurants turn tables up to three times an evening, and costs might be even pricier on a Saturday, one of the most profitable nights of the week. You can still have your wedding in a restaurant even on a limited budget. One way to do this is by selecting that spot with multiple dining areas, so your host proprietor is in a position to keep the main dining room and bar open at the same time.

Consider hiring a venue that is usually closed during the day or during weekends. Lastly, an ethnic restaurant may be a pricey option compared to a Continental facility.

Food

The one area that makes restaurants is food. Would you like your guests to have a particular dish or cuisine you love? For example, if you and your partner love sushi, you might consider having your wedding at your favorite Japanese restaurant. Ultimately, unlike wedding venues where you are a one-time client, restaurateurs always want you to come back.

For this reason, restaurant owners and managers will ensure that the food and service on that day is above-board. This is, after all, their chance to show off their culinary expertise. However, restaurants will not be happy about outsiders bringing in their own food. For example, if the restaurateur has a pastry chef, the manager may not be comfortable with someone bringing in a cake from outside.

The Decorations

Unlike conventional reception halls that have neutral décor require flowers, china and linens for transformation; restaurants have their own distinctive looks, including vivid colors and unusual art. A place you are interested in will already have a look you are happy with, and you will not need to alter the design. However, every bride will want to customize her own space, make sure that you can bring in your own flowers and decorations.

Planning for a Restaurant Wedding

As you plan your wedding in the restaurant, call and speak with a manager. Some of the things you should ask him or her include:

·         How many guests can your facility accommodate?

·         Do you offer lunch or brunch as an option?

·         Can you hold a wedding ceremony and reception in the same facility?

·         If you love dancing, find out if the restaurant has space

·         Does the restaurant expect you to work with specific service providers?

·         What is the average cost of a plate per person, considering the menu you are interested in?

A common feature of just about every wedding is the worry and stress that comes with the planning a month, week or day before the wedding. However, having fewer things to worry about during your wedding day is a definite big perk of a restaurant wedding. In addition, you can also be sure that the food served on one of the biggest days of your life will not suck. On the contrary, you can be assured that your wedding restaurant food will be memorable and delicious. Go a step further and choose a meal that you will associate with another favorite life milestone – your anniversary.