Your reception is the party ? the place where you celebrate your vows with your most beloved friends and family. And just as planners work to make the reception space perfect for their clients, anxiously awaiting the reveal to see the joy and love on their faces, it?s also important to ensure the receptions sets the tone for the evening for guests as well.
Sarah Chancey, founder and creative mentor behind Chancey Charm, shares with us some tips on how to achieve a memorable guest experience.
Create a cozy and inviting space
When guests enter the reception space, you want them to feel inspired and encouraged to dive in and participate. In order to create a welcoming and memorable reception, consider incorporating a few homey items that are out of the ordinary for a reception space. For example, we love to bring in lounge seating, complete with specialty lighting and side tables. A lounge creates an unexpected gathering place for guests, apart from the dance floor and table settings. It encourages intimate conversations and interactions uncommon to the standard wedding reception. It’s also a fun spot for candles, pictures and a beautiful floral installation. Get creative with conversation pieces
We also love to have custom pieces built for a reception space; think round bars to fit perfectly under a chandelier or (my new favorite) a hanging installation. We just completed a custom installation over a dance floor, covered in florals and hanging votives. It was...