Every bride wants a fairytale wedding. Therefore, this article is to
try and minimize problems that may occur during a wedding reception.
Listed below are the more common mistakes made by brides and grooms
during their wedding receptions. We will tell you what to do!
Don’t leave early. Your guests came from near and far to see you on
your wedding day. Not staying the whole time of the reception would
be a slap in the face. This will be the only time most of your family
and friends will be able to see the bridal couple, as they will be
very busy with last minute preparations the days leading up to the
wedding.
Setup all the tables. Your wedding vendors will need to know where to
set-up. Be sure there is a table for the wedding cake, music
entertainment, catered food, sign-in near the entrance, gift table,
tables and chairs for all your guests to eat and any other tables you
may have planned for specialty items.
Preplan with your vendors a day or two before the wedding. Be sure
all your wedding vendors know exactly what you want. Clarify times
and location so you don’t need to worry about them.
Don’t arrive late to the reception. It is customary that guests do
not start eating until the bride and groom start the food line. Be
sure to get as many of your pictures taken before the wedding. There
are many ways to accomplish this. One is to have the entire bride’s
family pictures taken. Then, have the bride return to the dressing
room. Next, take pictures of the groom and his family as guests can
see the groom before the wedding. This way you will not compromise
the groom seeing the bride before the wedding. Therefore, all that is
left after the ceremony are pictures of the happy couple.
Don’t seat the young at heart directly in front of the music
entertainment. Older generations are at a wedding typically to
socialize with their family and friends. If they cannot hear each
other talk, an unhappy situation may occur. So, if by choice, seat
the young at heart near the wedding party but away from the
entertainer’s speakers.
Don’t have one particular type of music. There are many different
types of people in the world. And yes, they include your family and
friends. For example, the bride and groom may love country music. It
doesn’t mean you have to play country music the whole night. There is
a lot of celebration music besides what you like.
Start the food line or meal as soon as
possible. Guests plan their meal times the day of your wedding around
your reception. Guest will not eat a big meal before your wedding
because they know they will be eating at your reception. Don’t starve
them.
Know what it will cost you if the reception goes into overtime. Ask
the reception facility exactly how long you have the hall to rent and
what time you must be out. Please allow time for cleanup if you are
the ones doing it. What is the overtime charge for the facility,
music entertainment, photography, etc?
Greet and say hello to all your guests. Finally and most importantly,
greet all your guests. Make an effort to have a conversation with
each and every person. They are there to celebrate your marriage.
Give them the common courtesy of thanking them for coming to your
wedding.
Don’t get drunk and obnoxious. Keep in mind the only time brides and
grooms eat during the wedding day rituals are at the wedding
reception. There’s not much food in your stomach and alcohol will
affect you much faster. Try and eat throughout the day and watch how
much you drink. You want your guests to remember how beautiful the
bride looked, not how you acted.
About The Author: ã Matt Campbell is the owner and
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