Wedding Reception Tips

Every bride needs some help when it comes to planning out the wedding reception. If you're going at the preparations alone, you may find yourself having a nervous breakdown on the day of the wedding. Before you even pick up the phone to call local wedding vendors, you should write out a comprehensive list that covers all of the reception details and activities – taking everything you can think of into account. The majority of unsuccessful events are a result of poor planning brought about by forgetfulness. When something crosses your mind in regard to the wedding (no matter how insignificant it may be) jot it down. Then, when you're finally shopping for the reception constituents, you can refer back to those notes.

Buy yourself a spiral notebook and label it “[your name]'s Wedding Planner.” Up-size to a larger purse that accommodates to your planner so that you can bring it with you everywhere you go. Leave it out on the kitchen counter to remind yourself of all the things you still have to do and loose ends you need to tie up. Divide up sections according to the essential reception tasks and color code each subdivision. The more scrupulous and organized you are, the better off you'll be. Don't look at it like you would a school or work project – have fun with it and make it enjoyable. Planning your wedding is only a chore if you approach it in that way. Get your partner a matching book and help him organize it into sections for things that he's solely responsible for (example: the bachelor party, music, and reception site).

Get started by jotting down the following tips into your reception planning book. This is just the beginning! Refer to our other articles for more help on planning the wedding reception.

1. Booking the entertainment. You should do this as soon as you figure out when and where the wedding is going to be. Reservations for the better bands and wedding DJ's tend to fill up pretty quickly, so you need to get a jump start on it as soon as you're able.
2. Save the date invitations are recommended, especially if many of the guests will need to travel a long distance in order to attend. You can't expect your family to be able to fly to the Bahamas for your destination wedding on a month's notice. You should also send save the date notifications if the wedding is taking place on or around a recognized holiday, as most people are inclined to make plans well in advance for these special occasions.
3. Hiring the caterer comes right after booking the wedding entertainment. At this point you should know what your wedding theme is going to be, so that you an plan the food accordingly. If you're not sure what motif you like, hold off on the caterer issue. You don't want to end up with Hawaiian food for a fantasy theme wedding! Play it safe by choosing a menu that can accommodate most wedding themes, such as Italian or American cuisine.
4. The wedding décor. This means everything with exception to the flowers. What color table linens are you going to choose? Napkins? Napkin holders? Place settings? Perhaps you want to string white lights around the windows and put large candle-holders on the table in order to induce a romantic atmosphere. These are important matters to consider. You can always add and take away as the wedding approaches, but you should, at the very least, begin to contemplate your options.
5. Reserve the florist. While there may seem like there's quite a few florists in your neighborhood, only a few of them are worthy of catering to your wedding. As soon as you figure out the wedding colors snag an experienced florist and book them for your wedding day.
6. Making the guest list. This is the most important task as it helps to determine how much you need in regard to food, drink, space and wedding cake. Ultimately, the number of wedding guests ascertains how much each wedding vendor is going to cost you, which is a good thing to keep track of when figuring out how much of your finances is left over for other things.
7. Wedding vendor contracts. As you schmooze with various companies, make sure that you're not leaving without the proper contracts. A deal means nothing if you have nothing in writing. If you do manage to get a contract, read the fine print. Understand what they're holding you responsible for and what they will cover if anything goes amiss. This way you're covered no matter what happens.
8. The reception site. Make sure that you know the guest count so you can determine if there is enough space for your party size. You don't want everyone to be squeezed in to a little space, nor do you want the room to overwhelm a small wedding party. It should compliment one another perfectly. Also check out the dance floor. This is an important aspect of any reception party – if the floor space is narrow and small, this could end up being a potential problem.
9. If you're having your wedding outside, make sure that you have a back up tent just in case your reception is invaded by bad weather.
10. If possible, plan for a cocktail area separate from the rest of the reception room. This way the guests won't see the last-minute preparations and the photographer will be able to snap pictures of the reception décor at his/her own leisure

Source : 1weddingsource.com

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