| Weddings are often fun occasions but if you have | | | | ideas. Consider having a performance during the |
| been to one, you know how it all goes down. The food | | | | cocktail hour or while people are dining. You can |
| is usually mediocre, the music is typical party tunes, and | | | | supplement a DJ with a live musical performance, an |
| after four hours everyone heads home with their slice | | | | instrumental performance, or a professional dancer. |
| of cake and book of matches. Within a few days, the | | | | Magicians are also a big hit, especially if you are |
| memory has faded for everyone but the bride and | | | | allowing children to attend the wedding. You can also |
| groom. Some couples have decided that regardless of | | | | have organized dances or games during the latter part |
| what is expected, they are going to create a | | | | of the reception. |
| memorable party and turn tradition on its head. There | | | | Another way to make your wedding a memorable |
| are a number of great ways to do this, but your first | | | | event is to do things that are unusually cute or that |
| step should be to design a menu that is delicious and | | | | really pack a powerful punch. Choose a gown that |
| filled with foods your guests will love. A catering | | | | stands out and really makes people notice when you |
| company can help you create a menu that will stand | | | | enter the ceremony. Consider changing into a |
| out and include local favorites. If you really want to | | | | reception outfit that gets noticed and is easy to move |
| make the reception special, give your guests | | | | about and dance in. You can also go the extra mile to |
| something to sink their teeth into and talk to the | | | | make sure your flower girl or ring bearers are extra |
| caterers. | | | | cute. Include them in unexpected ways, or have them |
| Another way to make your reception special is to | | | | do more than just precede you down the aisle. If you |
| incorporate handcrafted items. This also helps you | | | | have a few little girls in your family, consider making |
| save money on things like decorations and favors. | | | | each of them an escort for one of your VIP |
| Anyone can fill a bag with Jordan almonds, but if you | | | | attendees, or have them hand out flowers to each |
| create unique handmade favors, everyone will | | | | guests who enters the church. |
| remember the sentiment for a long time to come. If | | | | Finally, do not forget that your wedding and the |
| you lack the creative talent to put something together | | | | reception that follows is a party. It can be stressful |
| yourself, speak with friends and family, or search online | | | | getting caught up in the planning and making sure |
| for people who specialize in handcrafted items. | | | | everything goes right, but do not let that reduce your |
| You also need to make sure your guests have a good | | | | enjoyment. Like any good party, it will be better if |
| time while at the reception. Music and dancing is fun, | | | | everyone can relax and have a good time. |
| but you can really spice things up with a few other | | | | |