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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016 to 2026.

How much does a wedding reception venue cost to hire?

Wedding reception venues average £369 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to £70, whereas larger venues run about £1500 per hour.

How to plan a wedding reception

Planning a wedding reception has four main steps: First, book an unforgettable wedding reception venue. Do this first since it will determine what's needed for the additional steps. Your venue may even have preferred vendors, which may result in discounts on your end. Second, line up food and drink. Your venue may have options, or you may need to hire a caterer. Third, book your entertainment. A wedding DJ or band is typical for a wedding reception. Fourth, make plans for decor, including table centerpieces, wall decor, and entryway decorations.

Where do parents sit at a wedding reception?

Traditionally, all of the parents sit together at the wedding reception. If there's room, the same table will usually include the wedding officiant, the grandparents, and any siblings that aren't in the wedding party. There are no hard and fast rules, however—it's your reception, so you can arrange it however you like. For groups of parents who don't get along well, divorced couples, or simply sets of parents who might prefer to sit with their honored guests and relatives, it's entirely fine to configure the wedding reception table arrangements differently.

How to host a cheap wedding reception

You can host an amazing but cheap wedding reception by tapping into your DIY spirit and getting creative. Start by crafting your own decor, which will save a ton of cash but also give your reception a personal touch that your guests will love. You can drastically reduce your food and drink costs by serving bulk carry-out food like barbeque or pizza that you can set up buffet-style without having to hire a full catering service. If you're serving alcohol, you can opt to serve beer and wine and skip a full bar service for a drastic cost reduction. You can forgo a DJ or band in favor of playing music via a playlist and having a friend emcee, too.

How to transform a room for a wedding reception

With a little imagination and know-how, any room can become the perfect site for a wedding reception. First, address the decor. String lights or lanterns, for example, can help the space feel more intimate and festive. Make a plan for dividing the space for different uses. You might create an empty dance floor space while having tables and seating in another area for those who want to sit and enjoy the hors d'oeuvres. We're crazy about vignettes, too! Make small groupings of decor pieces to make the perfect backdrops for your guests to take and share photos. Choose the perfect wedding reception venue, and let your imagination run wild.

Reviews for wedding reception venues

Stephanie C.
Mid-Century Style SOMA Warehouse
Amazing space. Used it as my wedding reception. Ky and her boyfriend we incredibly down to earth and helpful throughout the entire process...
Felicia C.
Design District Villa with Multiple Breakout Rooms
want. Robert and Charlotte are friendly and flexible, very easy to work with. The venue is versatile and could easily be used for offsites, receptions, weddings, and more. Highly recommended. I hope to be back...
Tommy C.
Creative Event Space in DTLA (We respond in Less then 1 Hour)
us how we found it. The hosts are very accommodating and helpful. We clicked with them immediately. Our event was a non-traditional wedding reception party with 100 guests. The space looked fantastic and never felt crowded. Making use of the ping pong table and additional rooms gave the space...
Ann D.
Spacious Gallery with Natural Light + Courtyard
Our wedding reception was beautiful in the gallery. The space organizers were very helpful and we were able to get in and clean up easily...
Jerry D.
West Loop Loft Space with Skyline View and Roof Top Farm
My wife and I booked this space for an after-party following our nearby wedding reception at Garfield Park Conservatory. Working with Robin was a wonderful experience as she was helpful and responsive during the whole process. The loft was versatile, clean, and spacious enough to accommodate the...
Joshua E.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
The space itself is great, very inviting and comfortable for our wedding reception. Graham is a great host, very accommodating and helpful. I will definitely look into this space again if I plan future events...
Brady F.
Downtown black box theater
hosted a small wedding reception here for 70 guests and everyone raved about how amazing the venue was. The owner, Matt, was very accommodating and responsive to inquiries. Our party was on a quiet Tuesday night so Matt opened up one of the theaters for us as well. The location...
Tracy G.
Industrial Studio & Gallery
Great experience! We had a wedding reception here and received so many compliments from the guests. Terry and Brian were prompt, professional and easy to work with. My husband and I had a unique experience, we had booked another venue through peerspace, but it fell through just 2 weeks prior...
Jamie G.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
We loved this space. It was perfect for a casual welcome reception for our wedding. Graham was amazing to work with and always responded to our questions quickly. He even helped us figure out set up when our vendors arrived. Would definitely recommend this space and working with Graham...
Bjoern K.
Stylish DTLA Loft: venue for Private Events, Workshops, Corporate Parties & more
When i was walking up the stairs into the Space, my first thought was: I wanna live here. Its just great. We had our Wedding Reception there and it was a stunning experience. But the Place is suitable for a lot of different Events. My Wife and I can recommend...
Christian K.
Downtown High Ceiling Creative Loft & Studio
start to finish. Awesome venue, could fit easily 100+ people. It was a rare gem in the neighborhood! Had a blast for my wedding reception party. Definitely will recommend for any type of event...
Cheryl K.
Unique 40th Floor Event Space Overlooking Seattle
Our 50th Wedding Anniversary party was wonderful and we has many friends and family ask, "Where did you find this space? It is beautiful!" I will recommend Peerspace to everyone! Cheryl Kitchin...
Jeimmy L.
Chic and Cozy home for your event!
had the best experience. Hosted my wedding dinner party in Rosey's beautiful home. Everything with Venue was as discussed her house is very intimate and lovely had no problems she made sure my event was the best it could of been. I am very happy and pleased we made...
Ellen L.
Vintage+urban loft: murals, exposed brick, greenery!
The space was perfect for our small wedding reception. Keith was easy to communicate with and super flexible. He really went above and beyond in terms of giving us access to the space for setup and the reception itself. The air conditioning was able to keep up with approximately...
Adrienne L.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
This space was perfect for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary party! Graham was super friendly and responsive, and made us feel really at ease as we planned the event. I highly recommend this space...
Alyssa M.
Large Urban Event Space in the Heart of Hollywood
Chelsea is awesome and super helpful and Sheridan was there for our event and was also super awesome and incredibly accommodating. Everyone at my wedding reception mentioned how awesome the space was. It was perfect...
Mikki M.
Huge loft with romantic roof garden perfect for Micro Weddings
but I booked this space in Nov 2016 for our wedding. Ute and family were very accomodating and flexible for us. Cleared the space to give us pretty much free reign to decorate and use as we chose. Our wedding was extremely DIY which worked perfectly there, we were prepared...
Kelly R.
South Bay spacious contemporary home
We had a great wedding reception here! Jai was very accommodating and helpful leading up to our reception. The indoor and outdoor spaces were perfect for mingling, and the kitchen met our needs as well. Would definitely recommend...
Rocky S.
Spectacular East Village Townhouse
What an absolute beautiful space and experience. The photos do not do Alex's triplex justice. Our time, (for a little wedding reception) was stunning. I could have asked for anything more. We were running a little late and Alex (the hostess) accepted our food delivery for us and truly...
Jeanne T.
Homey Event Space Located in the Heart of Humboldt Park
held my small, intimate wedding reception at this location and it was simply amazing! I was a big fan of the leftover art exhibits on the walls since it gave it a very artsy, modern feel (which I personally enjoyed). Additionally, since there were already bright paintings on the walls...