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Downriver’s Premier Banquet Facility Featuring Two Ballrooms and a Beautiful Outdoor Park with Gazebo or Pavilion Perfect for Ceremonies and Wedding Photos Celebrating 36 Years of Serving The Community!

Specializing in: Wedding Receptions Banquets ~ Proms Showers ~ Holiday Parties

Elegant Surroundings Gracious Service Personalized Attention Professional Staff

Let the Grecian Center be a part of your special occasion. 16300 Dix toledo ~ southgate ~ 734-282-5700 ~ www.thegreciancenter.com

RECEPTION you will need for your reception: catering, beverages, tables, chairs, tableware, linens and serving staff, making this a very convenient option. The facilities normally charge on a per person basis, and have a minimum guest requirement. Such locations include hotels, private clubs and restaurants. Off-site locations offer the use of the facility only, providing no other services. You supply nearly everything yourself, paying a flat fee for the use of the site. The nice thing about off-site locations is the freedom to do everything your own way, and more choices – although this can also mean more work! Narrow down your search by focusing on those sites that seem to best meet your needs, depending on your style, season and estimated guest count. Once you’ve selected some possibilities, it’s time

to go on a road trip with your fiancé, maid of honor and/or Mom and check out the sites in person. Step 3: Evaluating reception sites Now the real work begins. Every site offers advantages and disadvantages, and your job is to sift through all of the features of each site, to find the best one for your wedding – all while keeping your budget in mind. Here are some factors to consider: Location. The reception site should be no more than a 30-minute drive away from the ceremony location. A longer drive than that is really asking too much of your guests! If the location is difficult to find, or will offer special challenges to get there (say, located near a football stadium that has a home game on your wedding day) you should consider providing transportation for your guests from the


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