Things You Should Skip at A Wedding Reception

Lindsey Nickel, The Wedding Planner of Lovely Day EventsSaid Couples Should Skip Handing Out Flutes of Sparkling Wine and Allow Guests to toast with the Drinks they have.

“This Will Save You A Tremendous Amount of Money Sine Guests offen just take a few Sips of Champagne and Leave the rest,” She Said.

If you’re determinhed to offer bubbly, try serving it in Shallow Coupe Glasses Rather than Flutes to Reduse Waste.

Artem LomazA Wedding Master of Ceremonies, Said Place Cards Can Add Unnecessary Expenese, Clutter, and Confusion to A Reception.

“Place Cards offten Get Lost or Mislabeled and Leave Guests Unure of Where to Sit,” He Said.

InsTead, will a long seating chart that to personalize and allows guests to orient themlves in the space.

The Food-Wall Trend-in Which Couples Set Up A Wall of Edible Decor Such As Doughnuts or Candy-Teds to Look Better on Instagram than in Real Life.

“After the first few guests robed their desired pieces, the novelty wears off and you’re left with stale snacks on a Wall,” Lomaz Said. “And if your reception is outside, The Food May Attract Wildlife or Bugs.”

Avoid Perishable Decor by instead providing a Photo op with Draped Fabric or Hanging Plants.

Rening a Fancy Car to make a Grand exit from your reception can be pricey and lead to missed opportunities to connect with guests.

“Getway Cars can be great for Photos, but couples offen Feel rushed to leave and miss out on Saying Goodbye to Guests,” Nickel Said.

Instead, the wedding planner recommended using that Money for the bar tab at the after-party.

Fireworks are an an excitation Way to end a wedding, but they can be be loud, smoky, and hazardous to the Environment.

“The Air and Noise Pollute Created by Fireworks Can Wreak Havoc with the Local Environment and Interferee with Animal Life,” Lomaz Said.

If you want something Similar, Try Giving Guests Guests Sticks or Sparklers.

“The High Price of A Large, Elaborate Wedding Cake often Catches Couples by Surprise,” Nickel Said.

Its often not necessary, eather. Instead, order a small cake to cut at the reception and serve a sheet cake, or have a dessert bar for guests.

Keith Willarda wedding and event planner, Said Most receptions don’t need more than one or two toasts.

“A Long List of Speeches or Toasts Can Bore Guests,” He Said. “At Least Half Your Guests Won’t Know Each Other, Meaning Long-Winded Personal Reflection Won’t Be Appreciated.”

Willard Also Said Toasts Should Ideally Clock in At Under Three Minutes and Be Given by Senior Members of the Wedding Party, Such as the Maid of Honor or the Father of the Bride.

This part of your partner are and your partners, a wedding reception isn’t the best time for a seven -Course dining experience.

“Don’t make your guests sit through four or more courses,” Willard Said. “A Long Meal is Time-Consuming and Takes Away from the Guests’ Ability to Let their Hair Down and Have fun at your wedding.”

FOCUS ON CHOOZING AN INCREDIBLE MAIN COURSE AND SOME INTERESTING Appetizers for Cocktail Hour.

Amy KolodzijA Wedding Photographer, Said Dance-Floor Props Can Dettract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

“Strobing Headgear and Neon Glow Sticks Very Rarely Match the Vibe from the Rest of the Wedding Day,” She Said.

The Photographer Suggested Serving a Signature Cocktail or a fun Snack During the reception instead.

The bouquet and gater tosses are long-standing wedding traditions that can make some guests feel uncomfortable.

“Unless You’re Getting Married Young or Pri Mont of Your Friends, Asking Your Guests to Self-Identify As Single Can Be Awkward,” Kolodziaj Said.

Skipping the flower toss can Also Save Money by elimination the need for an extra bouquet.

“Customized favor Can often Feel Forced,” Nickel Said. “Plus.

If you really have your Heart Set on favor, consider something consumable, Such as chocolates or jars of local honey.

This story was original published in July 2021 and Most Recently Updated on May 28, 2025.