Looking for exceptional wedding reception ideas that will make the moments unforgettable for your guests? We are glad to shed light on keeping your guests entertained with some cool, affordable and free to-do-things.
You may have hosted many parties and events as an individual, but as a married couple, your wedding reception is your first event where you play host to your friends and family, together with your spouse.
The wedding reception thus deserves intelligent and meticulous planning. We are here to give you a walk through some of the best ideas.
1. Make arrangements for hotel rooms/venue
If you stay in an urban area, your wedding reception typically would need a large space to host your guests comfortably. Make a list of the top and affordable hotels or reception venues available in your area, which may include banquet halls, community centers or club houses. If you are keen for an outdoor reception, look out for hotels and resorts that offer spacious lawns or go for farmhouses, depending upon your budget.
Check out the hospitality services offered by the venue or the event manager. Pay special attention to the meal options, menu items, complimentary items, timing restriction, parking facility, etc. Compare rates from the shortlisted venue and negotiate to arrive at the best deal.
2. Make a personalized beverages-and-food menu
Work closely with your caterer. Make sure that the menu stays in good tune with the season and is both delicious and nutritious.
Foods that are not seasonal will unnecessarily increase your budget. Take special care of kids so that parents don’t have to stay apprehensive about what they should eat or skip. Start with a range of good appetizers. If you have arranged an open bar, make sure that it’s limited by time – an hour or two would be fine.
3. Arrange for pick-ups and drop-offs for your guests
During the wedding season, guests often get tired attending multiple functions and events. Providing them with pick-up and drop-off facilities would be of great help, especially to the elderly. It will not just add to their physical comfort but also leave them with a very positive note about your hospitality and caring attitude.
4. Thank Your Guests Warmly
Thank your guests for taking out time to become part of your celebration. Though it sounds a conventional approach, it should not be overlooked. Pick your words intelligently in a modest wedding-reception speech. Keep it around 1000 words, which can be concluded in 10 minutes.
Add some humor to the speech. Spice it up with genuine stories from your life, during your courtship or first date. Create a good, mixed content that people really like to know about.
When your guests are leaving, thank them with a thoughtful return gift. Depending upon your budget, you can choose anything from a small piece of home décor to a little pack of sweets with a touch of Haldi and Vermilion to mark the auspicious occasion.
5. Themed Activities & Fun Challenges
Elevate the level of experience of your guests by their involvement. Some ideas:
Games for Kids: Organize a themed-activity for kids. Plan out some fun games such as dumb charades or puzzle challenges. These activities will keep the kids busy and allow the parents to enjoy the evening to the hilt.
Wedding photo scavenger hunt: Ask your guests to capture the most memorable moments during the reception. Everyone today is stuck with clicking selfies. Make your guests feel excited about capturing moments of your most important evening which your official photographer may miss out on. Create a group on Facebook for the reception and let the fun roll as your guests post their photos in the group. It is a great way of building an after-the-party engagement as these social events are a beautiful way of creating camaraderie and connections.
Facts and a lie —Take a paper and list some facts about you along with one hidden lie. Now ask your guests to guess the lied one. This is an interesting way to learn how well your guests know you. And it adds loads of fun too!
Date night ideas— Ask your guests to write the best date night idea on a card secretly and submit it in a box. Now ask a kid to take out one or two cards after mixing all the cards thoroughly. Reward the winner with sweet gifts.
Hope you liked the wedding reception ideas for making the function engaging and interactive. Add warmth, fun, hospitality, and comfort to the celebration and make it unforgettable for your guests to cherish forever.
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