A number of Chicago wedding venues give you the option of dining and dancing in separate rooms – an approach that comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how you overcome them.

The approaches above have served us well at locations like Morton Arboretum or The Herrington Inn. But since there’s more than one way to get the job done, you’ll want to work with your DJ to plan the transition that’s most effective for your wedding – and most natural for your personality and guest list.