A First Communion Reception - How to Plan It Step by Step
A First Communion reception starts after mass, so the parish sets the hours. We show the day hour by hour, how many guests people usually invite and what to look for in a venue.
A First Communion party on a Sunday straight after church, e.g. 12:00-18:00, in a venue that is yours alone. A 144 sqm hall, up to 69 guests at tables, a 100 sqm terrace by the Brda and parking next to the building. Catering on request, at an extra cost. May Sundays go first, so it is worth asking about your date now.
The key details in one place, so it is easier to compare venues.
| Item | How it works |
|---|---|
| Guests | Up to 69 at tables in a 144 sqm hall |
| When | Usually a Sunday in May, straight after church (e.g. 12:00-18:00) - we agree the hours when you book |
| The hall | Yours alone - no other event takes place in it at the same time |
| Food | Our catering on request, at an extra cost; you can also bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol |
| Included in the hire | Tables, chairs, air conditioning, sound system, kitchen facilities and Wi-Fi |
| Children | Room for a play corner in the hall; an entertainer at an extra cost |
| Length of the party | Usually 4-6 hours: lunch, cake, coffee and time with the family |
| Address | ul. Krzysztofa Gotowskiego 6, Bydgoszcz (parking next to the building) |
The room, tables, space for children and, if you like, lunch in one place. You spend the day with your child and family, not on logistics.
The venue is in central Bydgoszcz, so you get here from church quickly, and guests can park next to the building.
An open hall where it is easy to set aside a play corner. Children have room to move and adults can keep an eye on them.
Our catering prepares a menu to suit the party, at an extra cost. You can also bring your own food, with kitchen facilities on site.
We set up a separate table for the cake and sweets, and candles on the cake are fine.
At an extra cost we add an entertainer who looks after the children, so the adults can talk at the table in peace.
After letting us know in advance, you can come in an hour before the start to decorate the room your way.
All we need is the communion date, the time of mass and a rough headcount.
You write or call with the communion date and headcount. We let you know whether the date is free, usually the same day.
We fit the hire hours around mass, suggest a table layout with space for children and, if you like, a menu from our catering.
The date is secured once the deposit is paid. You get a quote within 24 hours of your enquiry.
After mass you arrive with your guests straight at the prepared hall.
A bright hall with large windows, air conditioning and a kitchen on site. The open interior can be set up for lunch at one long table or at separate tables, with space for the cake and a play corner for children.
Practical tips from our blog that help when planning an event like this.
A First Communion reception starts after mass, so the parish sets the hours. We show the day hour by hour, how many guests people usually invite and what to look for in a venue.
A simple week-by-week plan: from booking the venue, through catering and guests, to the final touches before the event. Nothing slips through.
A 144 m² hall with a 100 m² terrace over the Brda in central Bydgoszcz. BRDA 144 offers space, comfort, and views for your summer celebration.
If something is missing here, one phone call is enough.
We seat up to 69 people at tables in 144 sqm. For a smaller family we arrange the room so it does not feel empty. Planning a christening? See the christening venue.
Yes. We set the hire hours around the time of mass, e.g. on Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, so the hall is ready when you arrive with your guests.
Usually 4-6 hours: lunch, cake, coffee and time with the family, while the children play in the play corner in the hall. We agree the exact hours when you book.
Yes, on request. Our catering prepares a menu to suit the party, at an extra cost. You can also bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol.
The hall has room for a play corner, and next to it is a 100 sqm terrace by the Brda. At an extra cost we add an entertainer who looks after the children during the party: games, activities and contests.
Yes. After letting us know in advance, you can come in an hour before the start to decorate the room your way.
As early as possible, ideally as soon as the parish announces the date. Communions are mostly held on Sundays in May, and on one Sunday several families look for a venue for the same hours, so May dates go first.
The whole hall is yours alone. In a restaurant other guests sit at the next tables, while here children can play freely and you decide on the table layout and decorations.
Pricing is individual and depends on the day of the week, hours and number of guests. We send a quote within 24 hours of your enquiry, with no hidden extras.
Tell us the communion date, the time of mass and the number of guests. We will come back with availability and a quote, usually the same day.