Monday, 30 May 2016

Planning the Reception


Party girls, get ready!  We’re about to plan the biggest social event of the decade - your wedding!  The reception is the key to a perfect wedding day.  It’s where you get to indulge in every flight of fancy you ever dreamed of, from arriving in a Rolls Royce to dancing amid heart-shaped ice sculptures…

           The reception is likely to be the first time you unwind from all the tensions of the last few days, even weeks.  Careful organization of this part of the wedding is essential if you are going to fully relax and enjoy yourself throughout the celebrations. 
The Montreal Science center

Since it follows directly on from the marriage ceremony, the style of the reception should complement and reflect your wedding theme as closely as possible.  Typically, the costs involved for the reception represent about half the entire wedding budget.   While traditionally, the financial responsibility of the reception falls to the parents of the bride, it is not unusual for couples to receive assistance from the groom’s family as well, or to pay all of the expenses themselves. 

                Wedding receptions can vary in style, size and location.  Yours can be as simple as walking from the place of worship to a fellowship hall that’s been decorated for the celebration…or as elaborate as traveling to a nearby setting, where a team of professional staff are at hand to execute the party of a lifetime.  A private club or favourite restaurant might offer the feeling of being at home without any of the hassles, while a swanky hotel has the added convenience of accommodation for out-of-town guests. 

                After you confirm the availability of your chosen reception site by signing a contract and submitting a deposit, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get on with the details….
I love the details!

MCB xo

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