A wedding reception gives you time
to celebrate your relationship with your friends and family and throw the
perfect party. Each reception is different, but all the good ones contain a few
key features. In addition to having food and drinks, make sure to include these
five must haves when you are planning your wedding reception.
Great
Entertainment
A good wedding entertainer does more
than just playing all your favorite songs. A talented DJ or bandleader also
functions as a master of ceremonies and directs your guests. The right wedding
entertainer will cut back on confusion and make sure everyone has a fun time.
Chairs
and Tables
It might seem obvious, but almost
everyone has a story about a nightmare reception where there were not enough
chairs and tables for all the guests. Make sure your reception guests are not
stuck standing around. Include tables so that people do not have to try holding
a drink, a plate, utensils, and personal belongings.
Proper
Kitchen Supplies
Your catering staff cannot provide
the best possible food if they are trying to prepare and serve food without the
right equipment. If your venue does not already have a kitchen, you may need to
go to a kitchen supplies company like LouisWohl & Sons Inc.
to find the right materials. Any wedding reception will need warming dishes, a
refrigerator, sinks, and possibly a stove.
Party
Favors
Most of your guests have spent a lot
of time and effort picking out the perfect gift for you. Thank them for all of
their care by providing a thoughtful party favor. To ensure that each guest
actually manages to get a favor, consider asking a family member to pass out
the favors.
A
Photographer
It might save money, but it is a bad
idea to get a photographer who leaves right after the ceremony. Having a
photographer around after your ceremony will ensure that you get pictures will
all your guests. All of the impromptu wedding receptions tend to be better
keepsakes than the posed wedding party images.
About the Author:
Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.
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