Ok I've planned this perfect day wedding in this nice location, beutiful decorations, good food, gowns, everything. I thought that the hard part was done now i just have to sit back and chill. Then my cousin hit me with the question "What do your guest do after the reception?" I'm stuck what can i plan for them to do!
2007-01-14 10:43:24 · 24 answers · asked by pecarican 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You might want to give your out-of-town guests a list of places of interest to visit in your town; museums, etc. It's up to them what they do, not you.
Unless you aren't leaving for your honeymoon immediately & would like to plan a brunch the next morning.
2007-01-14 12:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your job is completely done! All you need to provide is the reception. Not sure what kind of ceremony and reception you're having mind you but people can provide their own entertainment after the fact. I'm getting married in September in the city that I live in, but have tons of family (mostly his family) coming in from other parts of the province and country, so we are having the reception at a resort where we've booked a few floors of the hotel. The reception ends at 1am, and with everyone staying in the hotel, I'm sure the tubs will be filled and everyone will be having a blast! Even if you and your hunny wanna get away, it's totally cool! No worries! :D
I just read more of the previous answers, and I guess some weddings finish early in the afternoon or early evening. (5pm as one had said). My wedding isn't until 3pm in a church, then the reception at the resort as i said above. It starts around 4:30, dinner around 6:30pm or so, and then the dance till 1am. Our guests will be hopefully tuckered out by then, but if not, they can party in their rooms, lol. I'm not gonna worry about it.
2007-01-14 22:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the after party thing is really for your parents or his to host. After your "I do's" and reception, you and your new hubby shouldn't have to think about anything or anyone. Ask your parent what they think about hosting an after party. I have been married for a year as of today. We didn't do an after party or anything similar. The wedding and reception should be more than enough time for everyone to visit with eachother. Try looking up a wedding etiquette sight that may tell you if you should have anything after the reception for the guests to do. Most guests will be tired too and will probably want to settle in somewhere for the night, especially if they are traveling guests.
2007-01-14 18:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by hilton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well from a guy that at 42 & still trying to find someone to take the plunge down the aisle. There is a lot to figure into this problem. Depending on time of day, how many attendees &most important your budget. In Nebraska usually the wedding takes place in late afternoon with a buffet dinner & dancing. you could arrange a bowling party. Or just serve dinner with family reunion get together. Or simply let them go whereever they want.Does the reception place have time slot that you need to be aware of?
2007-01-14 19:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by tim g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting married in a hotel, you can tell everyone that you will be in the bar afterwards to continue the party BUT its at everyones own expense. Your finaicial responsibility ends when the reception is over, you are not to host an additional afterparty.
ALSO, be sure that the staff (bartenders, wait staff) know that nothing is to be charged to your room. At our afterparty a bunch of people did this and we didnt find out until we had an additional $300 charge on our room bill when we checked out. Big slap in the face. If people dont have the cash then they cant drink.
2007-01-14 19:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have arranged for a block of hotel rooms (if needed), then your job is over! They can find their own entertainment after the reception that you paid for.
If it's late, the older people will just go to bed. You can recommend some clubs or bars in the area, but that's all YOU have to do. Your job is to enjoy the wedding night after your reception, not to make sure THEY have something to do.
2007-01-14 18:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please! Planning a wedding is enough! You don't have to do a thing other than enjoy your wedding night/honeymoon. The only "planned" event I have for after my wedding is a small brunch the next day for guests who will be staying at the hotel. Guests who want to continue the party can do whatever they wish. Trust me, no one expects anything at all after the reception is over.
2007-01-14 21:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married in 13 days and our reception ends at 5PM. Once we leave the reception, what they do after wards is up to them. If you have family or friends flying in for your wedding, are you responsible for what they do the following day? Once your reception is over, you are no longer responsible to provide entertainment.
2007-01-14 19:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by TheGmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the reception is over, your part is done. They should all probably go home. Its not up to you to entertain them after the reception. Good Luck with your wedding.
2007-01-14 18:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your cousin what a stupid question. make sure you give one hell of a reception keep the music going for longer and usually people leave, because they want to go somewhere else or some people just go home because they are tired and had more than enough of a good time. not your problem what they do after. enjoy your honeymoon.
2007-01-14 18:53:09 · answer #10 · answered by joey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋