What is a wedding reception?
A wedding reception is a party held after the wedding ceremony where friends and family of the bride and groom gather to dance, play games and socialize. There is typically lots of food and drink involved and is a great way to come down from the stresses of the actual ceremony. What happens at a wedding reception? • Dancing: Many receptions include a dance with a live band of recorded music. The First Dance is reserved for the married couple. The song is usually personal and reflects the newlyweds relationship. • Food: Whether you choose to have a buffet style lunch reception or a full on dinner one, the food is often a main attraction at a wedding reception. Choose foods that are delectable and easy to eat. • Bouquet Toss: The bride turns her back to the female guests and throws the bouquet behind her. Whoever catches it is supposedly the next to get married. A fun tradition that is still a part of most wedding ceremonies. • Garter Toss: After the groom removes the garter from the bri
