Transportation
If your ceremony and reception are in separate places, offer a fun way for your guests to get from one place to another. Are you having an elegant fairytale wedding? Horsedrawn carriages would be the perfect unforgettable touch. Will your guests be downing shots and partying until late into the night? Get them prepped for the celebration with party busses! If you really want to set the tone (and make sure your guests don't get restless or bored between the ceremony and reception,) consider budgeting for a memorable transportation service for your guests. We promise- it's worth it!
Cocktail Hour
Your guests will have worked up an appetite by the time they arrive at the reception. Don't let your guests get hungry and grumpy while they wait for you and your wedding party to take photos! Cocktail hour is an integral part of any wedding, especially when the wedding party is taking photos between the ceremony and reception. Don't worry-cocktail hour can be tailored to fit any budget! If you don't have the budget for formal waiters passing out appetizers, a couple of tables of food will do. Cheese platters, vegetable and fruit trays, and dips and crackers are popular food ideas. They're also easy and affordable! A limited bar is a great idea during cocktail hour, as well. Try two signature drinks in your wedding colors!
Know Your DJ
The DJ is so important when it comes to setting the tone of the reception! Make sure to talk to your DJ extensively beforehand. Does he know who and when he is supposed to introduce at the beginning of the reception? Does he know which genres of music you prefer? Perhaps you want to play edited songs the first couple hours in order to keep your older guests comfortable. Do you want your guests to be able to request songs? These are all important things to make sure your DJ knows! The last thing you want is to spend your reception listening to music you and your guests don't like.
Add a Surprise Treat
Celebrating the newlyweds will leave guest wanting a late night snack! Set your reception apart from the rest by offering a surprise late night snack. Find out how much your local food trucks will charge to make a visit to your reception during the last hour. Tacos, burgers, or anything greasy would be a welcome surprise to your guests, especially if they've been drinking all night. Send them home happy and full!
Open bar
An open bar is worth figuring into your budget! Get your guests loosened up and ready to celebrate. Figure out which type of open bar will fit your wedding best. You might prefer to serve only wine and beer. If your guests are partiers, you may choose to also serve liquor. It's a smart choice to close the bar a half hour to an hour before the reception ends so that your guests aren't drinking up until the minute they leave- they won't want to have a hangover as a wedding favor!
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