Some wedding venues will have tables, linens, glassware and dishes that can be rented for the wedding reception. They may also have candles and silk or artificial flowers for centerpieces. This can sometimes be a cost saving feature although it may limit your choices.

If you want to have a quiet and elegant wedding, it is important to check and see if other wedding's will be occurring in the same venue, and what type of entertainment they are planning. In some hotels and larger venues there may be many weddings the same evening, leading to a considerable amount of noise send activity.

Check that alcohol is allowed at the venue if you are planning on service wine with the meal or drinks during the reception dance. Be prepared to follow all local liquor licenses and even pay a fee for any alcohol that you wish to bring in on your own. Bartenders and wait staff can be hired privately or through the venue.