First thing to do is figure out how many guests you are inviting to your reception. This will have a major influence on your choice of halls or banquet facilities. For example some smaller halls can not hold more then 100 people. Some banquet facilities have a minimum number of guests. So if your head count is lower then this they will not let you book the room as they could book it out for lager parties.
This is not an exact count but some of the smaller halls or banquet facilities for150 or less in the
In the
150 People or more in the Sandusky area; Kalahari Nia Canter I have done events up to 1,000 people at this location, Sandusky Yacht Club, Castaway Bay, Lyman Harbor, Mesenburg's (Huron area) Colonnade Milan area) and Bronson’s in Norwalk area.
Second thing to consider is budget how much per person you are going to spend on dinner. Does this include drinks? Tax? and Gratuity? All these need to be factored into your budget unless you are having a cash bar or brining in your own alcohol. Most Banquet Facilities will not let you bring in your own alcohol. On the other hand most Halls like the VFW’s and UAW’s will allow you to bring in your own.
Next is location. What are you looking for? Great View, Elegant Room / Building, maybe it is a destination wedding and you need a hotel close by. For great views the top halls in the
Hopefully you found this information helpful. I will write more as a think of things.
Dave
Http://www.DNAentertainment.com