How to Plan a Reception in Philadelphia, PA

The wedding is for the bride and the reception for the people as for the grooms, they’re getting the bride so stop sulking. But coming back to the reception, you better give the people a good time, or there’ll be hell to pay. Oh, just kill me, right? Anyway, all of that’s easily avoided – with these simple tips on how to plan a reception in Philadelphia, PA.

On a side note, these tips are valid for receptions all across the country and not just Philly, but you got to give the almighty Google what it wants.

Be Sensible with the Finances

It doesn’t matter whether you’re paying for the wedding yourself or getting your parents to do it – you need to carefully think about the finances. From the venue to the catering to the dress, almost everything will be costing a fortune of its own.

A reception doesn’t need to have much except for an environment where the guests can feel comfortable enough to cut loose and have some fun. A DJ, dance floor, and chocolate fountain are often enough to satisfy most guests. So, there’s no need to go all out; save something for the honeymoon.

The Internet Is Your Friend

You’re in luck. All those hours you spent procrastinating on YouTube instead of doing what you were supposed to are finally going to be useful. Anyway, simple and traditional stuff is all well and good, but it isn’t exactly interesting. So, go to the internet and get some new ideas to give you’re wedding reception in Philadelphia, PA, that special and unique flavor.

Don’t Hog the Show

There’s no question about it, it’s your wedding, and you’re the star. However, that doesn’t mean that should actively try to gather guests’ attention or do things that are all centered around you. This is because firstly the wedding is the time when everything is about you, not the reception and secondly, the if they’re constantly required to focus on you they won’t get the time to have some fun themselves.

So, be kind to your guests and let them do their own thing, even if it means they won’t pay you much attention.

Avoid Weird Customs

You’ve surely heard of the custom ‘a dollar to dance with the bride’, right? Well, if you haven’t, then here’s a brief rundown. Although termed as a dollar to dance with the bride, the custom includes offering the guests an opportunity for a dalliance with the bride for some amount of cash. This custom originated as a means to gather some funds for the couple but has managed to persist to the present date. I don’t need to impress upon you how weird and awkward the event can get mixed with excessive drinking and the high of just having been wed.

This and similar customs are better left to the times in which they originated from. The present era is the era of grace and elegance and a father-daughter dance makes for much better memories and heartwarming pictures.

Conclusion

Now, I fully understand that some of my tips may have seemed a bit too strict but I assure you that’s not the case. And to prove that point, my final tip to you is to have as much fun as much as you can. After all, it’s you’re wedding and your day – so drink, dance, and enjoy the night away.

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