Art museums tend to be attractive buildings that have a lot of style. The areas that do not have art in them tend to be the most glamorous due to the fact that the architects of the museum wanted to make sure that the building was gorgeous throughout, even if there were no pieces of artwork in it. As a result, art museums can be popular as a wedding venue. After the museum closes for the night, it can be changed into a beautiful area for either a ceremony or a reception. Here are some tips for having a wedding at an art museum.
1. Keep it Classy
The last thing that you want is for the space that you are in to be at odds with the music playing and the atmosphere that you set up. Instead of a DJ, consider hiring a string quartet for the time when the meal starts to an hour after the cake has been cut. Otherwise, just play a recording of string quartet music so that the hall is not too quiet. Many art museums have performance space where groups often play, so they should be able to get you in touch with an affordable string quartet.
Also, emphasize that this will be a black tie event. This will help you ensure that everyone is well dressed and will fit right into the museum, allowing all of your pictures to have a formal, even tone to them.
2. Keep it Child-Free
This is the hardest, but try to be sure that you don't have children at your reception at the art museum. Address your invitations to the guests only, rather than the family. Specify that this is going to be a child-free event at the bottom. Offer to help people pay for a sitter. This will allow you to relax and enjoy your reception in peace without having to worry that a kid tearing around the room is going to run into a precious vase and leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars in damages.
3. Keep the Alcohol in an Art Free Room
Finally, be sure that you are limiting where the alcohol is served and where it is allowed to go. This will also help you reduce the risks that naturally come with having your wedding in an art museum.
For more information, talk to a company that specializes in helping couples find a wedding venue or other local wedding venues, such as Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Spa.
