Friday, April 3, 2015

Wedding Reception

Along with all the uniqueness that people are adding to their weddings these days is the fact that people are choosing various different types of receptions that best suit their needs and their personalities.

While receptions at lunch or dinner time are still the most popular, there are people who are having wedding receptions at other times of the day.  These are often arranged to coincide with their honeymoon travel plans or other factors that make it more convenient to have a reception possibly in the morning or at brunch.

This also affects the type of catering and the costs involved with your wedding reception.  It can often be a lot more cost-effective and inexpensive to hold your reception earlier in the day where different foods and less alcohol are consumed. Having a morning or day time reception can also save costs with a DJ or musician that will be playing at your event. There is usually less demand for those times of day and a reduced rate can be negotiated.

If you're planning a wedding on a budget then it is well worth considering alternate times for your reception as a cost savings measure while still adding a bit of variety and personalization to your wedding.

Other things that need to be considered when determining what time you will have your reception include the season that you will be getting married in and whether you can rely on the weather to be suitable during that time of the year. If you are holding an outdoor affair, you may need the warmth of the sunlight to keep your guests warm if it is a late summer or fall marriage.

Once again you should keep an open mind and not stick to specific guidelines if you prefer to do something different or if your finances or personal situation dictate alternative preparations.

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