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After tying the wedding knot, it is the time to throw an
enthralling party to your well wishers. Reception party, the
extended celebration of wedding, is the occasion to receive
blessings and wishes of everyone, including the guests, who
couldn't make it to the wedding as well as those, who were
already present to witness the wedding. It is the opportunity to
you and your significant half to mingle with everyone and have
fun. Traditionally, the groom's family hosts a wedding
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Venue:
A wedding reception party can be hosted in two different ways.
The first one is the organized-wedding-part-two celebrations,
where the guests continue in the wedding party venue with or
without added entertainment, such as DJ, song or dance
performance. Another one is party at an entirely different
venue. The first one is suitable for a wedding arranged in a
banquet (when you are hosting the reception on the same day);
while the second one is good in case, you have had a church
wedding.
Invitation:
The best thing about planning the wedding reception party is
that the etiquette is a bit relaxed for it. Unlike wedding,
where you have certain rules to follow, you can extend open
invitation to everyone, to come and join you, in the reception.
The guest-list for the reception party can be longer than the
wedding. You may invite your faraway acquaintance, relatives,
colleagues and
friends to the reception party. However, consider your
budget while short-listing the number of guests. The
invitation for the party can be economical as well. You may
include the information regarding the reception party in the
wedding invitation card itself.
Decoration:
Vary the decor of the reception party venue. If you are
organizing at the same venue (for both the wedding and
reception), then make some quick changes in the decorations,
so that everything looks fresh. Replace the used balloons,
streamers and flowers with some fresh ones. You may extend
the theme of your wedding party to the reception as well, or
choose a brand new theme for the latter. Be sure not to use
leftover unused decorative items of wedding party!
Food And Drink:
When it comes to a reception party, you are given more
relaxation than the wedding, in terms of the food and drink
menu. You can either reduce the number of items in the menu,
or provide some add-ons. However, it is still suggested to
go for something wholesome, say, a delicious dinner at the
reception, rather than restricting the menu to appetizers
and juices. Provide good choices for the drink. Include hard
as well as soft drinks.
Entertainment:
Hire a good DJ to provide entertainment to your wedding
reception party guests. You may also hire professional
singer or dancer, to entertain your invitees. Do not miss
the alluring Bridal Waltz, the dance with your significant
half. The dance styles vary from a ballroom waltz to tango
to any free style form of dance. So, entertain yourself and
your guests on the reception party!
Favors:
At the end of the party, it is the time to greet your guests
and say a sweet 'good-bye' as well as 'thank you', by giving
them party favors. Reception party favors may include
keepsakes, cufflinks, 'thank you' notes, chocolate box, gift
baskets, fragrances, essential oils, photo frames, key
chains with bottle openers, bags, wallets, disposable camera
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