Your Reception
Here is a list of events to help generate ideas while planning your reception:
While planning your reception, don't feel tied to any traditions. We've outlined the typical wedding reception events for you, but we encourage you to personalize and think outside the box.
This could look like having a special dance with someone of great importance in your life. It could be removing a tradition you don't see value in such as the bouquet or garter toss. Or, it could be having your favorite food truck (like Waffle House) cater the event instead of normal wedding food! We encourage you to think about what you care about rather than what youāre āsupposed to doā.
Introductions
First Dances
Welcome / Blessing
Dinner
Toasts
Cake Cutting
Bouquet/garter Toss
Dancinnnā
Send off!
RECEPTION ADVICE
Toasts
We highly recommend designing your reception seating so that you two are positioned so you are easily seen, whether that is at your sweetheart table or the front of your head table. The reason for this is because if you are positioned hidden behind other guests we wonāt be able to get clear footage of you during toasts. If your set up does not allow for us to get a clear shot of you, we will recommend you move chairs during toasts.
RECEPTION PHOTOS
Night Photos
While everyone's dancing we typically sneak outside to take a peek around the venue to see if there's anywhere that would be pretty for some night shots! We'll set everything up and then come get you so that you'll only have to sneak away for a few minutes. If you're having too much fun dancing and don't want to take more photos that's totally fine. On the other hand, if you really want some photos like these let us know in advance so we can make sure to do so.
The Send Off
Thereās lots of options for your send off and you should check with your venue to see if they have any restrictions. Our favorite is the classic sparkler exit because we love the way the smoke and sparks photograph in the dark. You could even rent a sparkler fountain if you wanted to go above and beyond!
If you havenāt booked enough coverage for us to stay until the end of your reception, we can stage a faux send off for you. This typically entails bringing out your wedding party or all guests to do the send off, then going back inside to keep partying.
IF YOUR SEND OFF IS AT NIGHT WE TYPICALLY RECOMMEND USING OBJECTS THAT PROVIDE LIGHT
BUBBLES
CHAMPAGNE
CONFETTI / PETALS
GLOW STICKS
SPARKLERS
