When you think of a classic wedding reception, you often think of the long table for the bride and groom and their wedding party at the front of the reception hall plus the smaller tables all around them with neat place settings. You might imagine the basement of the church or a restaurant where everyone sits around for two hours waiting to begin their meals.
Who says that your reception has to look like this? There are a ton of good ideas out there that new couples have been employing for their receptions. These ideas can help make the environment more relaxed and make the entire experience of your reception more memorable for both you and your guests.
1. Campout
Why not have a campout for your reception? You don’t literally have to ask everyone to bring their sleeping bags and a tent, but you can give the campout feel with campfires, s’mores ingredients and even hotdogs and hamburgers to roast.
2. Food from a truck?
If you are really stressing out about what to serve your guests at your wedding, why not let them choose for themselves? Hiring a food truck to come to your reception and serve up food is a great way to add a little fun to your reception and also to make catering super easy.
3. Have games available to play?
Guests often get bored and restless while they are waiting for the bride and groom to take pictures or greet all of their guests as they leave the ceremony. Why not have bored games or cards available for them to play at their tables during this time?
4. Who needs a cake?
Most couples feel that they must have a cake to present as dessert at their wedding reception, but you don’t have to have a wedding cake to get married. Wedding cakes are not only extremely expensive, but these days, they are pretty outdated. Instead, have a spread of your favorite desserts plus a few different cupcakes if you really want that cake feel.
5. Have a laugh!
Are you wondering what entertainment you want to use for your wedding reception? Of course, music is always a good idea whether it’s from a DJ or a live band, but some couples are hiring comedians to help liven up their receptions as well. This is a great way to get people talking and keep the mood cheery and fun.
6. What about a simple party?
Finally, consider just having a party for your wedding reception. You can do this at your home, and you don’t have to do a lot of planning or organization. “Simply have music playing and plenty of food and refreshments available, and you can be sure that your guests will arrive on time,” said French’s Point.
