Making it easy

Always thinking of the comfort of your guests is a good way to ensure a beautiful and successful wedding celebration.

Most wedding reception times take place during a normal meal hour. Your guests will undoubtedly be hungry after the ceremony. Greeting your guests at the reception site with a drink and light hor d`oeurves is a wonderful way to make them feel pampered and well-taken care of not to mention staving off hunger pangs until their meal is served. Perhaps cheese and fruit platters? You could have the DJ or a pianist playing soft music to greet the guests as well. Who would dare to complain that their meal is late when their needs have been thought of?
Sparkling cider with a strawberry in the bottom of the glass is an elegant and wonderful way to greet your guests. This eliminates the need for a non-alcoholic drink for those who do not imbibe.
The reason for the reception is to celebrate the ceremony that your guests just had witness to. This is your first party together as man and wife. You want it to be a very memorable event; after all, you are the host and hostess! The comfort and enjoyment of your guests should be the most important thing when you are planning your reception.
You may want to make sure that both of the restrooms at your reception venue are well stocked with breath mints, combs, and Kleenex. For the ladies’ restroom, you may want to add hairspray, bobby pins, tampons, and a lighted mirror. Elegance is a state of mind, so your mind set should be that you want everything to go as smooth as possible and for everyone to enjoy themselves until the wee hours!
If your reception will continue on past 11 pm, you may want to consider some light snacks for those late party revelers.

I am sure that you will think of some creature comforts for your guests as well. Don't be afraid to think out of the box if it means that your guests go away happy and thinking that you threw a wonderful party!