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Post
Wedding Arrangements
Needless
to say, when we talk of post wedding arrangements we
refer to the reception, the wedding night and the HONEYMOON!
- Undoubtedly the most awaited moment.
Reception:
The purpose of the wedding reception is to greet the
newly weds, celebrate their marriage and see them off
on their first journey as man and wife (usually the
honeymoon). Traditionally a wedding reception is hosted
by the boy’s family, a day after the wedding. Sometimes
both the families may decide to split the expenses and
contribute jointly towards the finances for the reception,
depending on the circumstances and the total budget
available.
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Location-
Select a proper location to suit the style of the
reception. A very large room for little guests gives
an empty feeling and a very small room would give
a claustrophobic feeling. When selecting the venue
you should bear in mind the number of guests. Decoration
of the hall be it floral or lighted enhances the
look of the place. The selection of the form of
entertainment also depends on the venue chosen.
Some premises do not allow loud music. Other crucial
factors, which influence the selection of the venue,
would be the weather conditions and the budget.
There are unlimited choices from open community
parks in residential colonies to private farmhouses,
specialized banquet halls, five star hotels and
clubs. Check all these items before booking the
venue.
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Equipment-
If you arrange the reception in a five star hotel
all necessary equipment like chairs, tables, microphones,
lighting and so on will be normally included in
the service provided. Arrange for florists and decorators.
There are specialists decorators for these functions.
Make use of them, if necessary.
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Catering-
All hotels and banqueting facilities provide their
own catering services. When ordering for them make
sure that their dinnerware, serving bowls, cutlery,
glassware and linens are clean and hygienic.
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Activities-
Normally a reception has a sequence of events
and they are generally like this:
Forming the receiving line- The receiving
line provides a means for the guests to meet the
parents, the close relatives of the bride and the
groom and most importantly of all, the newly weds
themselves.
Etiquette-
The newly weds are supposed to smile at each guest
and shake hands or offer a kiss depending on the
degree of intimacy. They should smile at each guest
and say a few words of thanks, introduce the guest
to their spouse and thank them for coming to grace
the occasion.
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Toasting
(optional)- Although it is considered to be
a Western custom, toasting has become a very popular
practice at many receptions. The first toast is
generally proposed by the groom’s best friend/brother/brother-in-law.
Champagne is usually served as the toast. To make
the event interesting, the person who is first offering
the toast says a short, sweet line about the newly
weds. All the guests cheer and join in the toast.
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Dinner-
When you talk about dinner, remember the table
lay-out also (especially when it is a buffet style).
It is the second most important thing next to food.
Flower and fruit arrangements, using proper table-tops,
cutlery are the things not to be compromised on.
Wedding
Night
The
wedding night could be held in any place like the groom’s
house or a hotel room. You don’t need a decorator here.
Some families insist that they do the decoration themselves
(done by the sisters/girl cousins of the groom) while
some prefer arranging a person.
Honeymoon
Do all the booking, travel, accommodation etc. etc.
for the honeymoon.
 Contact
a reliable travel agent who will get your things done
fast. Give suggestions to the couple about where they
could go. Some travel agencies have special honeymoon
packages, which also have a special discount. Avail
these offers.
La..la..la!
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