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Are you getting married in 2022 or 2023? If so, you’re probably looking for something different for your wedding reception.
For most couples, the ceremony is usually quite traditional and probably held in some kind of church or religious building if you are religious or a community building for secular weddings.
The reception, though, is usually the party that most couples and couples’ families look forward to after the vows have been said, and it’s that party that often costs a small fortune to put on!
Doing Something Different
The wedding reception party has really gained in popularity in the last few years, mainly because so many couples are tired of the same old country club or hotel wedding party.
Instead, they’re looking for something different, something that is going to reflect their own personalities as well as their personalities together.
Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Yacht Party
Having a wedding party on a yacht is a great idea, and definitely, something for the luxury bride and groom to consider!
When finding the right wedding yacht rental, though, you need to be sure that there is going to be enough room for all of your guests, and that there are plenty of food and beverage options available. Also keep in mind other things that you may need, such as a DJ or dancing area if your guests are going to want to party!
Do not forget to create a unique and memorable experience by entertaining options with a custom inflatable for your yacht wedding party. They may come in form of a water slide, floating island, or an arch with a special message for newlyweds.
With so many options available, you’re sure to find the perfect inflatable to make your special day even more amazing. Best of all, designed custom inflatables are a great way to add an extra touch of class and elegance to your event.
Themed Party
You and your partner have decided on the perfect party idea, a themed wedding party!
Great choice: steampunk-themed weddings are all the rage these days. With this theme, it’s important to let everyone know in advance so that they can plan their outfits accordingly.
You could have all your guests dress as characters from their favorite movies or television shows.
Host A Ceilidh
You’re hosting a Scottish wedding, and you want to do something different?
Start by renting a pub or local clubhouse and get some good musicians in to play traditional music. This can be fun for your guests as well as for your wedding party if they’re interested in dancing.
Host A Massive Fundraiser
If you and your partner decided on a theme for your wedding which perhaps isn’t very popular with everyone else but which you truly love, you could host a massive fundraiser to help raise money.
Having a charity-themed wedding party often costs more than having a regular party, but it’s this sort of thing that is going to make your party memorable.
Have A Casino Night
If you’re looking for something fun which will keep your wedding party occupied for hours, why not have a casino night? You can get some dealers in to run the tables, or if you’re feeling creative you could set up one of those old-fashioned fruit machines as well.
If you really want to make a big impression, you could make it look like an old-fashioned casino and add a bit of a western theme to your party!
Go To A Circus
This is a fantastic idea for children and teenagers, but it may also be fun for grown-ups too!
The children could be seated around a circus ring, and the adults could sit in the audience with them. The adults might want to dress up in circus uniforms, or you could have some of your wedding party dress like clowns or other characters from circuses.
If you have a bigger budget, you could hire circus performers to make your day really memorable!
Funfair Themed Party
If you want a really crazy wedding party, you might want to go with a funfair theme instead. You can get some bouncy castle hire in and have those dotted around the venue during the party, or if you’re looking for something different you could try having one large bouncy castle which has everything all in one place.
This is a great idea if your guests have children with them. The adults won’t be able to resist taking rides on the teacups!
Treasure Hunt Party
A treasure hunt is a great idea and is something that has really caught on in recent years.
The best treasure hunt ideas are going to be the ones which are the most fun for your wedding party, and if they aren’t as big a fan of camping out in tents as you are then you’re going to have to choose another theme!
Another good idea would be a championship – you can create your own championship and invite all the guests, either individually or as couples, to compete in different events throughout the evening. You could have street games, trick-or-treating (including dressing up!), bingo and many more games.
Escape Room Party
These have become all the rage recently, and it’s easy to see why!
Your wedding party could be sent on a mission to escape from a room that you’ve created, using clues and coming up with solutions to puzzles. This is an even cooler idea if the clues are all to do with your relationship and wedding!
Planning For Your Guests
Just like any other event, planning for your wedding reception party is going to be a lot easier for you if you have an idea of what to expect beforehand.
You want to make sure that everything is going to go smoothly, while at the same time keeping in mind how much money this is going to cost you and how many spare hours your other plans are going to get.
When it comes down to thinking about what kind of host you’re going to be, you need to think back on the sort of activities and events that you enjoy yourself and your partner would enjoy. It’s also a good idea if you have a themed party in mind, and if you have an idea of what sorts of things you could include in this theme.
You can’t go wrong with a theme for your wedding party reception! Themed parties are always a hit, and they’re definitely something that is right up your alley.
