July 11, 2009 | Reception, Receptions, Uncategorized
I saw a feature before about a celebrity wedding. The ceremony was simple with minimal guests. Elegant floral arrangements with white-green-light yellow theme gave out a fresh summer feeling to both the guests and the viewers as well. The simplicity was its best decor.
The wedding ceremony was done in the morning, at around 8-10. It was brief but the whole wedding celebration ate up the entire day and the reception was done in the evening. The couple shared a sense of humor and wanted to treat their guest with a little “something something”. After a solemn ceremony came the fun part: the way to the reception.
The guests have no idea where the reception will be held. The invitation did not include any specific details but only informed the guests that the occasion is a whole day affair and that they were to wear comfortable clothes after the wedding. So after the wedding ceremony, the ushers gave each guest one slipper which contains the location of the reception as well as the direction as to how to get there. Upon arriving at the reception venue, these guests were required to find the other pair of their slippers (clues were also given out together with the first slipper). The venue was held at a white beach front. Slippers where cleverly hidden and the guests were also given enough time to explore and appreciate the island (since the reception was set to evening). Once they were done, they were asked to use them during the whole duration of the reception. These slippers also served as their give-away to their guest.
I’ll definitely do something like this once I get married. I’ll make sure that all our guests will also feel the excitement and happiness by actually being part of the wedding celebration activities. And why not include a lot of twist along the way? Like adding additional stop-overs for the guests before finally figuring out where the exact location is. Like a treasure hunt! But this stop-overs should provide them with exciting activities, games and the likes. For example, on the first destination, a photo booth awaits them with costumes and wigs, and they are to take a picture of themselves. Once they’re finish with the task, second clue will the be provided. On the second destination, let the guests have a taste of both you and your husband’s favorite cupcake or drink of your favorite wine. Be creative and people would never forget about your wedding day. You don’t need to rent for additional venues. A simple part in a park would do. If you were able to purchase your own house, host one stop-over in there. It’s also a way of showing your guests as to where you would be settling in. Other locations that I could think of are your university or school (if it’s just near), A relatives or friend’s establishment, or any other locations that both you and your husband have something connected with. Be resourceful and you can actually get a lot of cheap ideas.
Tags: give it a twist, no specific details, suprise reception
