Most people have their wedding ceremony and reception in two different locations. Often, it isn't practical to hold a wedding reception at the same place where you got married. When you're looking for venues for the after-party, there are several factors to consider. Here are four reasons to hold your wedding reception in a banquet hall.

1. Host more people.

The primary draw of banquet halls is their large size. If you have a lot of friends and family, and you don't want to cut down your guest list, consider holding your wedding reception in a banquet hall. They're typically large enough to seat a few hundred people, which is more than enough for most wedding parties. Some banquet halls provide their own tables and chairs for the occasion, but if these things aren't included, a party rental company can provide the furnishings you need.

2. Serve food easily.

Lunch or dinner is the highlight of the wedding reception for many guests. After a long day of wedding festivities, everyone present will be hungry. Banquet halls allow food to be served easily. Catering services that specialize in banquet hall catering will be able to provide the perfect amount of food for your special day. You can choose to have the food served buffet-style, allowing guests to serve themselves. If you want a more upscale feel at your wedding reception, you can ask your catering company to provide servers for the event so guests can be served at their tables. Waitstaff will add an extra expense to your total event cost, but some people decide it's a worthwhile investment.

3. Create a dance floor.

Since banquet halls are so large, it's easy to set aside a section of the room for dancing. An audio-visual company can provide everything you need to create a dance floor, from sound equipment to lights. After dinner, you can convince guests to stay and mingle by having a DJ play great dance music. Spending the evening dancing is a wonderful way to close your wedding. You and your spouse can start the festivities by having a romantic first dance while your guests watch.

4. Decorate as you see fit.

Banquet halls are usually neutral spaces that can accommodate many different types of decorations. If you have a specific vision in mind for your wedding reception, you can bring it to life in a banquet hall with the proper decorative accents such as fairy lights, tablecloths, and beautiful centerpieces.