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Reception Planning

Following your ceremony, many choose to have a gathering of their family and friends.
The reception is a time for your loved ones and others to accept you as a married couple for the first time.
Sometimes the families of the newly married have not met before, so it can be an important event.
Step Three:  Reception
​The Celebration!

​After the ceremony, many people choose to have a celebration during which the couple "receives" their guests.  This allows time for their guests to congratulate them, and the couple to thank family and friends for their well wishes. 
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  • Do you want to hold a reception?
  • If you do, would you want it held immediately following your ceremony?
  • In the event of a destination wedding or elopement, will you have a reception upon your return?​
  • ​Where will it be held?
  • ​Who will you invite?  Will you invite children?
  • Do you want it to carry the same type of formality or theme as the wedding?
  • ​Do you want music, dancing, traditions such as chair dances, father-bride or mother-groom dances?
  • What type of food or beverages will you serve (if any)? 
  • Will you serve alcohol?  Who will pay for it? ​

​The reception is usually one of the biggest expenses of the wedding or renewal event.  Want to save money?  Get married on a weekday or during a slower time of the year when many hotels, restaurants and reception halls offer discounted rates (summer months tend to be the busiest); have your reception during mid-morning or mid-afternoon so you feel less obligated to serve a full meal; if you have a lot of musical friends, ask them to bring their instruments and have a revolving jam band.

​I can offer suggestions from what I've seen others do successfully, and referrals to quality vendors, musicians, photographers, videographers, etc. 
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​See Volume One's
2017 "Wedding Advice From the Pros"
​for more helpful information from Rev. Ronnie,
​AFTER you complete your Contact Me request!

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  • Home
  • Ceremonies
    • Step One - Logistics
    • Choosing a Wedding Officiant
    • Step Two - Ceremony >
      • Custom-Written Ceremonies & Coaching
      • Unity Ceremonies
    • Elopements & Small Ceremonies
    • Writing Your Vows
    • Step Three - Reception
    • Finally - The Honeymoon!
    • Vow Renewals/Commitment Ceremonies
    • Custom-Written Ceremonies & Officiant Coaching
    • Destination Weddings
    • Other Ceremonies
  • Education/Enrichment/Design
    • Relationship Resolution Package
    • Relationship Enrichment
    • Master the Elephant in Your Relationship
  • Corporate Services
  • Contact Me/Schedule Appt.
  • About Me
  • Testimonials
  • Helpful Hints/Blog
  • Helpful Links
  • Fees & Packages
  • Hearts Unlimited Podcast