The Wedding Reception Edinburgh
The reception is usually the most expensive part of the wedding day celebrations, and needs to be planned and budgeted for carefully. We take a look in detail at all the points of planning, as well as some others you may need to know about.
Hiring a marquee is an option if a large enough garden (or suitable field) is available. Marquees come in varying sizes to accommodate most wedding parties. It allows the reception to be held at home when the house is not large enough. Flooring, dance floors, linings and lighting can also be hired and in the winter heating may also be necessary.
The groom replies on behalf of his new wife and himself, thanking the guests for their good wishes and gifts; their parents for being their parents and all those who have helped to make the wedding ceremony and the reception a success - concluding with the bridesmaids, to whom he proposes a toast to.
The ceremony of cutting the cake either follows the speeches or takes place before them to allow the caterers to remove it and slice it, ready for handing round with the coffee. The best man (or toastmaster, if there is one) announces that the bride and groom are to cut the cake, and the couple make their way to the table where the cake is displayed.
The speeches traditionally take place after the wedding breakfast, usually with the best man acting as toastmaster. However, if the bride's father, groom or best man is particularly nervous about making his speech, it might be better to start with the speeches, so that they can join in, relax and enjoy themselves, knowing that the worst part is over!
Drinks are usually supplied by the management in hotels and restaurants. If you want to supply your own drinks they will charge you a corkage fee. Hotels often provide a bar - you can choose to pay for all bar drinks or allow guests to purchase their own.
There is a lot to consider when deciding on the music that will be played at your wedding. When choosing your band or DJ, you should consider the following points addressed in this article.
When your reception is being held in a venue that allows you to provide a caterer of your choice, you will find that you have a huge range of options to choose from. First of all you need to determine what style of catering you want (buffet, sit down meal or canapés).
A seated meal can be served hot or cold, although cold food should only really be served at summer weddings. Food is usually served in a silver service style - that is by the waiters or waitresses, using a serving spoon and fork together in one hand to transfer food from a platter to the plate of each guest at the table.
The ceremony of cutting the cake either follows the speeches or takes place before them to allow the caterers to remove it and slice it, ready for handing round with the coffee. The best man (or toastmaster, if there is one) announces that the bride and groom are to cut the cake, and the couple make their way to the table where the cake is displayed.
Reception music can be of any variety, depending on the mood you want set. You may choose something soft and romantic for the reception itself, and then have the tempo pick up as you move onto the evening party.
There are plenty of forms of entertainment available for your reception. Choose whatever you think your guests will enjoy, and will fit within the theme of your wedding.
The best man replies on behalf of the bridesmaids. His speech should be light-hearted and amusing, and from this point there should be no reference to emotional references or serious topics.
The groom replies on behalf of his new wife and himself, thanking the guests for their good wishes and gifts; their parents for being their parents and all those who have helped to make the wedding ceremony and the reception a success - concluding with the bridesmaids, to whom he proposes a toast to.
This is the chance for the parents of the bride, as hosts, and other members of the bridal party, to officially welcome and be introduced to all the guests. Although some people may not be keen on the formality of a receiving line and the time it takes for the guests to pass along it, nevertheless it is really the only way to guarantee that everyone is personally welcomed, even if only briefly.
When choosing a caterer, ask for recommendations from family and friends. It is difficult to judge the standard of service on offer just by looking at brochures.
A buffet can refer to any style of food that is served from a central table: the guests then either eat standing up, or at tables, with or without a seating plan. When planning a buffet that guests are intended to eat standing up, it is important to consider the following points addressed in this article.
There are two reasons why you might chose to have canapés at your reception - the first as tasty treats to nibble on before the wedding breakfast itself, and the second as something substantial enough to be a meal in themselves. A good caterer will be able to give you endless ideas and help you put together a canapé.
Drinks are usually supplied by the management in hotels and restaurants. If you want to supply your own drinks they will charge you a corkage fee. Hotels often provide a bar - you can choose to pay for all bar drinks or allow guests to purchase their own.
In all cultures and societies, weddings have always been a cause for celebration, and so once the formal ceremony is over, it's time to let your hair down and have some fun! The music and other entertainment that you choose for your reception and evening party will depend mainly on the style of wedding you have chosen, and your venue.
A seating plan should be drawn up for a formal reception. The exact arrangement of tables will depend on the venue. The top table will be for the wedding party and should include the couple, their parents, the best man and the chief bridesmaid. Ushers and other bridesmaids may also sit at the top table if places are available.
The speeches traditionally take place after the wedding breakfast, usually with the best man acting as toastmaster. However, if the bride's father, groom or best man is particularly nervous about making his speech, it might be better to start with the speeches, so that they can join in, relax and enjoy themselves, knowing that the worst part is over!
Once you have decided on the style and size of your wedding, you will need to choose where you will hold your reception. Most receptions are held in hotels, mainly because they provide the space, services and experience. In choosing this option, you might find it easier to be able to leave all the arrangements to the resident 'experts'.
The main advantage of holding the reception in a hotel, restaurant or banqueting suite is that they can organise all the catering and other arrangements leaving the couple and their family to enjoy the celebration. When you have drawn up a short-list, it is a good idea to visit the hotels or restaurants for a meal before making enquiries.
Wedding Receptions in Community Halls In most localities there is a church, school or local authority hall available for hire. Also, many pubs have private function rooms available for hire. It is usual to book halls 4 to 6 months in advance. If you want to provide a bar and entertainment, you will need to arrange for an alcohol and entertainment licence at the local Magistrate's Co...
Hiring a marquee is an option if a large enough garden (or suitable field) is available. Marquees come in varying sizes to accommodate most wedding parties. It allows the reception to be held at home when the house is not large enough. Flooring, dance floors, linings and lighting can also be hired and in the winter heating may also be necessary.
