Smaller Interlocking Rooms: Most historical mansions are designed with smaller interlocking rooms. This type of arrangement works very well for a cocktail reception where guests can roam easily from one room to another and enjoy the charm and beauty of the various rooms in the mansion.
One draw back for a seated dinner, is that the guests will likely be seated in several different rooms, with dancing in yet another room. Sometimes guests can feel apart from the celebration when the bride and groom are seated in a different room. If you are serving dinner, the interlocking rooms are well suited for food stations
No Air Conditioning: Most historic mansions do not have air conditioning. On a perfect day in June, this is certainly not an issue! Just keep this in mind as you make your plans regarding the time of year, time of day and the type of wedding reception.
Restrictions: Because of the antique nature of these facilities, certain restrictions may be applied in order to preserve the building, its contents and the spirit of its historic atmosphere. For instance, some may restrict the use of lit candles, flash photography, and smoking.
Some estates may restrict the use of hard liquor and may only allow "spirits" such as beer and wine. Others may have restrictions on the type of music played, how loud it can be played, and for an evening reception, it may restrict the how late the band or DJ can perform.
Most brides and grooms don’t mind adhering to these restrictions because they know that the rules are in place in order to preserve the grandeur and rich history of these estates. With the appropriate planning, these majestic mansions can make for a truly magnificent and memorable wedding reception!
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