Now that you are engaged (congrats) the work really begins. You’ve got to plan this thing! The reception is the largest part of your wedding budget, usually being between 50 and 70% of the total. Now that you know this you will want to make some smart choices when choosing your wedding venue. Here are a few questions to ask when looking for that perfect Long Island wedding hall. Can you make the room fit your style? How much will you have to add to decorate it? What is included and what will I need to rent? Is there a room charge if they are doing the catering? How...

Now that you have chosen the wedding hall for your reception there are a few easy decorating tips that can take your reception from dull to dazzling. Linens. One trick that all event planners know is to use interesting linens. There are so many beautiful linens available today that you don’t have to settle for plain white. Even if that is all that is included with your venue, you can still rent some lovely overlays that can make a splash without breaking the bank. Look for something that will add color and texture to the room. Just adding interesting napkins and...