5 Tips to Host a Great Wedding Reception

It goes without saying that no one wants to hear a 30-minute toast unless you are a professional stand-up comic. Wedding toasts are all about quality over quantity. A good length is to aim for nothing more than the 2 or 3-minute mark and save the war stories for later.

Nothing starts things of worse than not having some sort of entertainment for the children or kids at the party. Whether that’s their own table or even their own room (supervision advised) so they don’t get too bored. Table top activities, crafts or even their own dance party all fit the bill.

This is an oldie but still necessary. A well laid out seating arrangement leads to great conversation which can lead, well anywhere. Whether that’s making sure people are with their own age group or if you’re playing the matchmaker, who people are talking to all night will heavily impact if your guests have a good time.

A “co-ordinator” can be an expensive proposal so if you don’t have the budget rope in friends to help. You may want lots of different things to do at your reception but attempting to juggle everything yourself is maddening. They are essential for keeping all the moving parts in check and keep track of all the minor details, so you can focus on your guests and having a great time.

Music is a major part at any reception. It is integral in deciding how much fun people have at your event. If it is a band, make sure they have a good set up and plan band breaks so not to kill the mood. If you instead go for a DJ, make sure the music played isn’t obscure and not suited to the people at your event.