When a wedding comes to one’s mind, so does reception- the event being the most interactive event after the actual wedding. Often people plan almost a fairy-tale like a wedding but forget about the reception; that may ruin your happy days! So to help you out, here are some excellent tips for planning your wedding reception correctly: ahead of time.

Deciding the critical elements of the event

Is the reception indoor or outdoor?

The only issue that comes with outdoor celebrations is rain- be sure to keep that in mind. For an outdoor celebration- be sure to hire some help- Hollywood party rentals may be the right choice in this case.

What type of reception do you want? Do you want a receiving line?

The most popular type of reception is still the sit-down type. There are other kinds like a cocktail reception, luncheon, etc. you can choose amongst your options.

About receiving lines, it is useful in a way that you get to meet all your guests at the same time, but it is time-consuming- keep that in mind when you choose to have it or not.

Do you want to have a garter/ bouquet toss?

These events can be quite fun amongst the guests and give them a sense of involvement in the reception.

Making seating arrangements

The bride and groom can either sit on a separate sweetheart shaped table, or they can join the wedding party at a larger table. Usually, the close relatives and parents sit together or nearby in comparison to the other guests at the party.

Do think about the elderly and the microphone placement so that they can enjoy the wedding reception as well.

Deciding on the menu

The menu is often a difficult choice considering the variety of people and their tastes. So, it is advisable to leave it in the hand of party rentals Hollywood. They’ll provide you with a set of menus to choose from- reducing your work in deciding the same.

Another major part of the wedding is the cake- deciding on its flavor, where it is going to be cut, is of great importance. It's ideal to cut the cake on the stage so that everyone can see the ceremony and be a part of the same.

So, that’s it! These pointers cover the majority of events in a wedding reception- now you can also have a fairy tale like wedding along with an excellent reception!