1.The Venue
Everyone enjoys a reception that is taking place at a gorgeous location. Obviously the venue will be a direct extension of your taste and style.Choose a location that fits your personality and budget and style. Many of the following venues need little decor as they are quite lovely in their own environment. How about a Museum, Art Gallery, Country Farm, Winery, Lake, or Beach side location?
2.The Dress
How about purchasing a less extravagant gown for the wedding and slipping into a different dress for your reception, full of color and flair to dance the night away in comfort and style.
3. Entertainment
Your guests will love to be entertained by appropriately-themed dancers or artists on your wedding day. If you’re having a beach or Caribbean style wedding, add some steel tin drummers or flamenco dancers. Those of a Celtic heritage can include some Irish dancers to showcase their heritage. What ever y’all can do to personalize your wedding day will be a big hit .
4.The First Dance
How about beginning your first dance song , soft and and then half way through it bust into a rehearsed swing dance!
5. Cocktails
Signature cocktails are a way to personalize your taste and style. How about pairing your passed and displayed appetizers with a wine tasting bar hosted by a wine sommelier to educate and wow your guests.
6. Dessert
Everyone loves wedding cake, but these days mini one bite sweet treats are couples and guests #1 choice! Have your local pastry chef whip up some mini sweet treats like key lime pie bites,pecan pies, chocolate truffles, shot glasses filled with banana pudding and wafers and chocolate mousse topped with a fresh berries. Oh behave!!
7.Going out with a bang!
What better way to close up a night of wedded bliss than fireworks? Alternatively you can choose to use a confetti canon as a less expensive alternative. Especially if you are creating your own fireworks later that evening!
Happy Beginnings,
Mike
