Nothing is more fun than planning a party for all your friends, but when trouble strikes on a large gathering it appears much large than it needs to because there are more people involved. To avoid all this and prepare a wedding event that is full of fun and happiness keep in mind your guests and their needs as well and you'll have the party of a lifetime.
It's always important to think of the last wedding you attended so you can take the good parts out and incorporate them into your wedding. This way you also see things the way your guests will see them. You may love the venue and it was easy for you to find, but will your guests feel the same? Did you arrive with children, as they may, and will you clearly mark the building as your own during your event?
After your guests are settled you want to be sure they can join the party with your other guests easily and without any barriers. I'm a very talkative person but not with a crowd of people I don't know. If I can meet comfortably with a few people it usually spreads very quickly from there and if your guests are the same way than it would be important to create an atmosphere where they can settle in well.
What kind of party are you having? Once you know this you can better choose a building because you'll know if you having a line or not, and whether there will be a huge dance floor or just a place for some live music in the background. These differences will help you decide on the right venue because you'll better understand your needs for the building.
Sometimes creating a kid friendly activity will help keep them busy and relax your guests so they can enjoy your wedding as well. You will need room, usually in view of their parents, for this to work so maybe this is something for you to consider as well. Making the children the center of the party may also work in that all of the activities include them and have a theme about families therefore making your guests feel the most comfortable.
Hiring a caterer or using the facilities catering department is the question of the day when picking the right building. You want to be sure to weigh your options here because one is usually more expensive than the other, but one is much more convenient. Can you guess? On-site catering is usually more expensive and convenient and this can lower your stress level. Neither is bad just be sure you know what you're getting.
Finding space for everyone is the key to finding the right building. Your entertainers, whether they be djs or live musicians, will need somewhere to setup and play and you'll want to be sure they have the room necessary to make this a hit at your party.
Decorating your building can change the appearance drastically so if you find yourself choosing one building over the other because of the way it looks, ask yourself if you could decorate one to look more like the theme of your wedding and maybe it'll save you some money or provide better amenities for your guests.