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Christiani’s Catering has the creative resources to bring your dream wedding or event to life. We have wedding and event professionals that realize most clients are not looking for an event that comes in a “package,” but rather, a personal experience that will be remembered for a lifetime!

20 Secrets to a Fun Wedding Reception

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Okay, they’re not really secrets—just awesome ideas we encourage you to steal.

While your wedding ceremony is both special and crucial (it’s when you’ll actually get married!), the reception is probably what you and your guests are most looking forward to—who doesn’t want to eat, drink and dance? The best celebrations incorporate personal, fun and unique touches to keep guests smiling and talking about it long after the last dance. Get inpsired by our favorite reception ideas, from simple planning tricks to wow-worthy entertainment below, and by taking our fun Style Quiz. Then start planning your party here.

1. Arrange Seating Thoughtfully

  • Pink and gold place settings at outdoor wedding reception

    photo by LARISSA CLEVELAND PHOTOGRAPHY

    It sounds obvious, but don’t discount the importance of a solid seating arrangement. Place guests with people they’ll know and get along with. It might seem like a great idea to play matchmaker, or force your guests to sit with strangers to make new friends—but at the end of the day, they’re there for you, and to catch up with their own farflung pals. Put another way, a well-thought-out seating chart leads to great conversation, which leads to a great dance party, which leads to an unforgettable night. So seat your tween cousins with other kids their age and let your college friends sit together.

    2. Hand Out Awesome Favors

    DIY face masks of bride and groom for dance floor

    photo by RACHEL PEARLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

    Wedding favors should be the cherry on top of a fabulous reception. Let your guests know how much you appreciate having them there by offering a take-home treat (think: doughnuts, hot cocoa mix and marshmallows, a bag of your favorite coffee beans or jars of local honey), a cute succulent plant or a pair of sunglasses branded with your initials and wedding date.

    3. Keep Toasts Short and Sweet

    Bride and groom toast guests at wedding reception

    photo by DELBARR MORADI PHOTOGRAPHY

    Wedding toasts are all about quality over quantity, so ask anyone who’s speaking to make sure their toasts are no more than two minutes. If they have any longer anecdotes, they can feel free to share at the rehearsal dinner.

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Have a Backup Plan

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It is rare that an event is ever pulled off without at least one issue, an item may not turn up or an important person may arrive late. Assess the most important assets your event will have, and create a backup plan for each. If a number of issues arise in the future, triage them and decide whether an alternative can be found, or if it should be cut entirely from the event.