subject: Wedding Reception Ideas That You Can Make Your Own [print this page] Your wedding day is almost here, but either you're not ready or you want to make the reception unique. What you need are wedding reception ideas to spruce up or challenge the traditional wedding reception. More and more people are looking for ways to do something different and put their own twist on it. Here are 16 ideas that you can incorporate into your reception.
1. Do a Honeymoon Registry. In lieu of a wedding registry, plan the registry around your honeymoon. Perhaps you want to go to Maui, people can go to the registry and donate towards the hotel, the flight or any other aspect where just one person could not afford. There are other things that people can buy for you such as excursions while you are there, dinners or souvenirs. This is a great idea for older couples who probably already have toasters, blenders and candlestick holders.
2. Buck the Tradition. Get a list of current wedding and reception traditions and customize them to make them to your unique style and personality.
3. Get Green with Envy. You can do your part in saving the environment and select ideas that are considered energy efficient. Having a candlelight reception instead of lighting is just one way to go.
4. The Grand Entrance. It's always special to be announced as you enter your reception, but why not make it unique and leave them with something to talk about? Depending on where you have your reception, you could enter by helicopter, parachuting or perhaps on jet skis, just to name a few.
5. Journal Me This. Instead of having a guest sign-in book, maybe you could have a journal passed around for those who would like to write a little something in it as a keepsake. Much like the traditional video camera going around for you to say something, instead just write it down. Congratulate the new couple or share a memory.
6. Fill it with Air. Instead of buying flowers to decorate the reception and on each table, skip the flower arrangements and save yourself some money by going with balloon decorations. It's uniquely different and if kids are there, well they're set on entertainment.
7. And the Winner Is.... Involve your reception guests more than on the dance floor by having games involved. Whether it be some form of trivia about the couple, a raffle or a lottery game where they can take home prizes, such as the centerpieces, a photo with the couple or even a special dance with either the bride or the groom.
8. Breakfast Anyone? This works better if your wedding is a destination wedding and the ceremony takes place at night. Then instead of a reception after the wedding, let your guests enjoy the night life on their own, and have everyone meet up the next morning for a breakfast reception. Maybe instead of an alcohol bar, an omelet bar is calling your name.
9. Invite the Paparazzi. Still hire a professional wedding photographer, but you could also place at each table a disposable camera for your guests to take pictures and then leave the cameras for you to develop. Often some of the best moments are spontaneous that you would normally miss. The best part is opening the photo package after they have been developed.
10. "Flavorize" Your Cake. Instead of going with the traditional flavors of chocolate or vanilla cake, go with a flavor you like or that's unique to your liking. You could also have more fun by going with cupcakes instead of a cake.
11. Topping the Cake Off Uniquely. Instead of the traditional groom and bride, perhaps top it off with something romantic or humorous such as a groom pushing a wheel barrel with the bride inside.
12. Finger Licking Good. Save yourself a few bucks and go with finger foods rather than a full buffet or place setting dinners.
13. Make it Personal. Depending on the type of wedding favors you are handing out, you could add a personal touch to them by writing something personal on them; either in general or meant for someone in particular.
14. Go Carnival. Have more interaction for your guests by hiring a caricaturist to give them a gift they can take home and always remember.
15. I Want My MTV. You can put together a movie montage of your life with your new mate and set it to music. Then play during the reception.
16. Go Healthy. In lieu of meat products, consider serving vegetarian dishes to your guests.
by: Nicole Sanchez
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