Saturday 20 June 2015

Overlooked Details In A Wedding Reception Ohio

By Marjorie Richards


If you are a DIY bride, congratulations for making it this far! If you hired a wedding coordinator, good for you too because you will be less frazzled on your big day until the wedding reception Ohio. There are tons of checklists available online when preparing for the reception as it has more elements to manage than the wedding ceremony itself. This is a short article to point you to minor details that can make or break your wedding reception.

Take food for example. Are you considering food allergies? Are you therefore offering a choice of entree to suit every taste? If you elect to have a buffet, do you remember to label each dish so people with allergies can avoid them? Attention to everything is required for the reception, just as much as for the ceremony itself.

Every consultant or DIY bride has food suppliers that she can count on for quality and freshness. You will have to k now the headcount in advance, of course, to make sure there is ample fodder. A wedding typically has around 150 guests more or less, but you must be precise. Do not over count as it will add to the total cost unnecessarily. Be sure to include yourself and the groom if you want to eat!

Watch out for guests who show up only at the reception. Chances are, you do not have a photo with them at the ceremony because, well, they are not there. Busy guests most often choose to attend the reception because this is the only part of the day that matches their schedule. Because of this, make sure that you coordinate with your photographer that you want to have a picture taken with these special people. The reception if the final opportunity to have these photos taken.

Music adds mood and glee to the reception so choose well. If you have live music, great. If it is a DJ, offer a play list. He will check the sound system ahead of time to make sure everything goes well. Plan a special song for your wedding dance and practice the steps. Don't wait until the last minute and panic.

You will no doubt hire a host to run the reception program. They can make or break it, so interview well. Do they have a congenial personality and a sense of humor? Will they represent the mood you want to create? Go over the details together to ensure a smooth flow of the program and just the right amount of time spent on speeches and toasts.

Bring a simple clutch that matches your wedding gown but is neutral enough to be carried by your groom. If you have a touch up kit, empty it and use that one. Once you are out of the reception area, there will be no opportunity to touch up anyway. The checks and money envelopes guests will give will go in this trusty bag. Make sure that all money related paperwork go to this clutch and always keep an eye on this bag

Finally, a change of shoes is often a welcome relief for the bride's tired feet. There are portable slip ons that fit in a bag. You will be greeting guests, dancing, and generally out and about so pack in advance when your mind is clear. There are many more details that must be taken into consideration. Use the skills of your coordinator to ensure a fine day.




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