The Wedding Reception is Your Beautiful Backdrop for Your Memories

The wedding reception will depend on the theme of your wedding. Some couples are only interested in having the usual traditional wedding at a church with a small gathering of friends and family right after the ceremony. Other couples like to follow the customs of their own nationality and even though the activities may appear strange to those attending, it feels normal and comforting to the family involved in the rituals. Couples are free to discover a theme that is significant to each of them.

There has been a strong interest in outside wedding receptions in the past few years. Some like the calming feel of the water, others keep in mind the driving time and make arrangements for a ceremony at a nearby park gazebo or a sanctuary. Other great ideas are local historical sites or even an art gallery. If you have the ceremony outside, the reception can be outside as well. You will be able to invite everyone you like if it is outdoors.

If you prefer to have the wedding reception inside, you can narrow down your options by considering your guest list first. If you do not want to compromise on the guest list, you may need to settle on a less high end reception. If the number of people you both want to invite is rather small, then it will not matter so much, so pick what you really want. The day should be a medley of all the things the bride and the groom like. One way to provide each guest with a keepsake is to have items personalized with the wedding date and the name of the bride and groom.

If you are both paying for the wedding reception, do not forget to budget in a nice honeymoon. Consider it part of the wedding experience and chose a destination that you both will enjoy. Recently, some one came up with the clever idea of getting married and the honey moon in the same location. People seem to really like this because you can exchange your vows and and then enjoy the remainder of the time as an extended reception with your family and friends. Who doesn't like a longer party!

The theme of your wedding will also extend to the food you want to serve at the wedding reception. If it is going to be outside or near the water, easy to eat finger foods will be a smart choice. A series of cupcakes arranged to look like a wedding cake will be less messy and easier on the budget. You may decide to be married at sunrise on the beach and want to serve a breakfast buffet.