It used to be that the parents of the bride and groom stayed at the reception until the last guest left to thank them for attending. Those days have given way to the upcoming trend of the bride and groom staying until the last guest departs. The reception is an upbeat and energetic party and no one – including the honored couple – wants to leave. The party mood is still strong at 10p or 11p in the evening and more couples are choosing to spend more time with their guests.
The combination of a comfortable atmosphere, good food and close family and friends make for the perfect opportunity for couples to replay the highlights of the wedding day. After the organized events have finished is the perfect time to get caught up on the things that the couple might have missed during the ceremony or reception.
Brides and grooms should ask to see and digital candid shots or video footage taken by their guests. It is fun to see how you looked walking down the aisle or the reactions of your bridal party during your vows. This is also a good time to spend some extra time with those family members and friends who came especially far for your big day.
When the weather is going to be nice, choose a restaurant or after hours hot spot within walking distance of your guests’ hotel. If your are having your reception in a hotel which has a bar on-site, you might be able to negotiate post-reception drink specials for you and your guests. Either way, take full advantage of the time you have with the people who love you most.
