 | If you’re getting married, and have a million things on your mind to make the day perfect, the last thing you want to worry about is what the guests are doing. But guests are the ones who will make your wedding day special! You invite them to witness the occasion, to remember the day for years to come, and most of all, to enjoy the party.
The best thing about a wedding, from most guests’ point of view, is the reception. The ceremony is all nice and good; after all, it’s the point of having a wedding in the first place. |
From choosing a venue and caterer, to hitting the milestones of toasts, gifts, congratulations, cake cutting, and wedding favors, a great reception is the way to go for the majority of newlyweds and their friends. The best receptions reflect the newly married couples’ personalities and preferences, and involve a key group of people in an organized way so that the bride and groom can spend the time enjoying themselves and their guests’ company, yet leave everyone feeling happy about their contribution to such a special occasion.
Most brides and grooms are far too busy as the wedding approaches to actually plan and coordinate the details of the reception. Traditionally, the primary party planning fell to the mother of the bride or groom, and the maid or matron of honor and the best man. But times have changed, and the people who traditionally planned the reception may or may not be up to the job. They may barely know one another, or live in cities far from the wedding and reception location.
Whatever the reason, there are many things you can do in advance to make sure your special day is still special after the last toast has been raised and the last guest has departed. Remind yourself constantly to dream your dreams and get them into action - you want to remember your wedding day for all the right reasons! As the song says, “Fairy tales do come true, they can happen to you…