Towards a Meaningful Wedding Reception: For You and Your Guest
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Bradlley Mckoy
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Published on 08/26/2009
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life - that's for sure Thus, as much as possible, you want to have everything perfect
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life - that's for sure. Thus, as much as possible, you want to have everything perfect. This is the reason why you spend thousands of dollars paying your wedding coordinator, your photographer and your suppliers, among others. You just want everything to unfold according to your plans.
But there's one little issue here. You and your bride are not the only ones present in your wedding - both in the ceremony and the reception. You have guests to consider too. So while it is true that you can do anything you want in your wedding - it is your wedding after all - it is also best to take an effort to make it fun and meaningful for your guests too. Mind you, they've invested time and money (e.g. for the new dress, hair and make-up) just for your wedding too.
So here are a few simple suggestions in making your wedding reception meaningful and entertaining for everyone:
1. Brevity is the name of the game.
The shorter the program, the better. Note that you have grandparents as guests - they would easily get bored. So make sure that you tell your wedding planner that you don't want a very long program.
Sometimes, what keeps the reception a drag are the long speeches of your parents, your best man, or basically anyone who is charged to say a little something about you. While you cannot really force them to give a 500-word speech only - and it's a bit rude to cut them off mid-speech - then you can do away with this dilemma by cutting down the number of "speakers." Don't let all the sponsors make a speech.
2. Keep AVP's and slideshows at a minimum.
Some couples would like to have as much video presentations about their lives as possible. In addition, some wedding coordinators want the reception to be full of surprises and drama. While this is great, sometimes, too much is simply too much.
Therefore, so you don't end up having bored and cynical guests, tell your coordinator not to flood the program with videos. Show only the most relevant ones. Remember, not all of your guest know everyone in the room. So when possible, show only those that everyone can relate to. Three AVP's might be too many already.
3. Properly choose your menu.
Once again, make sure that you have a wide variety of food to choose from. Not everyone likes meat, so be certain that you have included vegetables in your selection. Some people are also so-called rice eaters, so consider that as well.
Yes, your wedding day is your day - not your guests'. Your wedding day is the time when you can do whatever you want. But it would not hurt to consider your guests' taste and preferences as well. It would not hurt to keep their interest and attention at peak for the entire duration of the program. Remember, they are your friends and family. And you always do what's best for them - even during your wedding day.
But there's one little issue here. You and your bride are not the only ones present in your wedding - both in the ceremony and the reception. You have guests to consider too. So while it is true that you can do anything you want in your wedding - it is your wedding after all - it is also best to take an effort to make it fun and meaningful for your guests too. Mind you, they've invested time and money (e.g. for the new dress, hair and make-up) just for your wedding too.
So here are a few simple suggestions in making your wedding reception meaningful and entertaining for everyone:
1. Brevity is the name of the game.
The shorter the program, the better. Note that you have grandparents as guests - they would easily get bored. So make sure that you tell your wedding planner that you don't want a very long program.
Sometimes, what keeps the reception a drag are the long speeches of your parents, your best man, or basically anyone who is charged to say a little something about you. While you cannot really force them to give a 500-word speech only - and it's a bit rude to cut them off mid-speech - then you can do away with this dilemma by cutting down the number of "speakers." Don't let all the sponsors make a speech.
2. Keep AVP's and slideshows at a minimum.
Some couples would like to have as much video presentations about their lives as possible. In addition, some wedding coordinators want the reception to be full of surprises and drama. While this is great, sometimes, too much is simply too much.
Therefore, so you don't end up having bored and cynical guests, tell your coordinator not to flood the program with videos. Show only the most relevant ones. Remember, not all of your guest know everyone in the room. So when possible, show only those that everyone can relate to. Three AVP's might be too many already.
3. Properly choose your menu.
Once again, make sure that you have a wide variety of food to choose from. Not everyone likes meat, so be certain that you have included vegetables in your selection. Some people are also so-called rice eaters, so consider that as well.
Yes, your wedding day is your day - not your guests'. Your wedding day is the time when you can do whatever you want. But it would not hurt to consider your guests' taste and preferences as well. It would not hurt to keep their interest and attention at peak for the entire duration of the program. Remember, they are your friends and family. And you always do what's best for them - even during your wedding day.