There are a few factors to keep in mind when choosing a reception venue: size, location, and ambiance. You also want to choose a place that is large enough to accommodate all of your wedding guests. Start by composing a detailed list of all the friends and family that are expected to attend; this will help you eliminate locations that are too small. Once you've developed a better and more specific idea of what size would cater to your wedding party, you can start visiting the various reception halls in the city where you wish to have the wedding. It's important to keep in mind that you want a spot that will not only visually impress your friends and family, but something that will translate well in photographs.
Many photographers prefer personality over lighting believing that the character of a space has a greater influence on the overall picture. If you're uncertain about what a good space should look like, ask a professional photographer for their advice. He/she will be able to tell you what elements are lacking and what can be done to compensate. A really great photographer can work around any setting; so if you've already selected the location make sure you have him/her take a look so you know what you need to animate the space. This could be as simple as adding some floral arrangements, string lights and tulle.
Great wedding pictures requires two things: good lighting and unique personality. The skill and intuition of the photographer does have a significant impact on the end result; however, the lighting ambience and character of the setting can easily make or break a photo. You can manipulate lighting with photographic implements, but you can't expect that your photographer will be able to set up their equipment for every shot. For a few different reasons, good lighting precedes room personality. The reason is simple: you can easily integrate accents in a room that lacks dimension, but natural and already-fixed illumination is more difficult to create. Fix the problem by choosing a reception hall that has open windows. Also, try to schedule the reception around sunset. Light that is transposed from a setting sun is ideal for photographs.
If you can’t manage a reception hall with windows, you can make up for it by adding votive candles. It won't be the same, but it will add some incandescence to your wedding photos and set a romantic mood for your reception. Many photographers prefer personality over lighting believing that the character of a space has a greater influence on the overall picture. If you're uncertain about what a good space should look like, ask a professional photographer for their advice. He/she will be able to tell you what elements are lacking and what can be done to compensate.
A really great photographer can work around any setting; so if you've already selected the location make sure you have him/her take a look so you know what you need to animate the space. This could be as simple as adding tulle or string lights to the wedding decor.