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Your Las Vegas Wedding Reception
Selecting
a site for your wedding reception can be one of the
most difficult decisions you will make short of selecting
your mate! As you begin to plan, ask
yourself some questions. Here are some to get you started:
How many guests do I realistically
expect to attend my wedding and reception?
This is a very important question when considering a
site for your reception. Obviously, you can narrow your
search from the beginning to eliminate sites which are
too small or too large for you, saving valuable time
and effort. Many site operators have areas which cater
to both smaller and larger receptions with ease. The
professional coordinators at these sites can help you
calculate your attendance based on your expected guest
list.
What date or date range do I
wish to be married?
Pinning down a date as soon as possible helps you to
eliminate sites which are not available on your chosen
date. Sometimes, especially if you wish to be married
in a heavy wedding month, a date range, is more practical.
With flexibly, you stand the best opportunity of getting
just the site and time you wish.
How do I wish to provide food
and beverage to my guests?
What food and beverage options does each site provide.
Many operations such as hotels have their own catering
department on site which you will be required to utilize.
Others have a specific caterer under contract which
you must use. Still others are simply halls which you
rent all or most of the equipment and the area and you
must choose a caterer. Each of these can be viable options
depending on your particular situation. Study each option
carefully, ask to see pictures of past events, ask for
referrals from other couples who have utilized the facility.
If possible, ask if you may visit, (discreetly of course),
a reception in the near future. Or at least see one
prior to start. Alcohol, or the lack thereof, and how
it is to be served at your reception is always a large
concern. Your caterer, or site representative, should
be able to present you with several options and packages
for both food and beverage service.
Where do I start?
Every member of the National
Association of Wedding Professionals listed in this
publication is a trained professional, leaders in their
field, who can direct you from start to end on your
journey to a perfect wedding!
Personal Touches
A Thoughtful way to include young children in the ceremony
of a "second time around" would be for the groom to
give a ring (or other jewelry) to the children, as a
sign of his affection for his new family.
When step mothers are present at a wedding ceremony,
it is nice to include them in the unity candle ceremony
by having a second "Family" candle.
The Kissing Bell - In some cultures, the tradition at
a wedding was to ring bells of all kinds when the bride
and groom shared their first kiss. The ringing of the
bells attracted Heaven's attention, further blessing
the union. Over time, bells were rung at the reception
as a signal for the new couple to kiss and show their
affection for one another.
A perfect way to thank people is with a wedding program.
Write a special "Thank you" to friends and family for
their special efforts and love on your wedding program.
This is also a perfect time to fondly remember a deceased
family member.
A symbolic boutonniere - The groom awaits his bride
at the altar. He has no boutonniere. When the father
of the bride lifts her veil to give her the "give away
kiss", he then takes his boutonniere off and pins it
on his soon to be son-in-law, as a gesture of " I give
now my daughter". The bride then pulls her dad's boutonniere
from the back of her bouquet and pins it on her father,
as a way to say "Thank you".
Enlarge baby portraits of the Bridal couple and display
then at the entrance to the reception. Many couples
will include a prenuptial portrait taken at sunset.
Since many churches prohibit throwing rice or bird seed,
many couples are now using "wishing bubbles" as a way
for their guests to wish them well on the journey of
life together.
The Processional:
The officiant, followed by the groom and best man, will
make their way to the altar, the groomsmen following.
As the processional music begins, the bridesmaids come
down the aisle followed by the maid or matron of honor,
the ringbearer and flower girl. When the bride's music
begins, the mother of the bride will stand and give
the cue for all the guests to stand. At the end of the
procession is the bride and her father (or male relative
if the father is deceased). In Jewish ceremonies, both
parents escort the bride and groom.
Once at the altar, the
groom and his best man stand to the right in front of
his parents. The bride's father, standing on her right,
will then "give his daughter away" by offering her hand
to the groom. The maid of honor stands to the bride's
left, holding her bouquet and the groom's ring. The
best man stands to the groom's right, holding the bride's
ring.
As with many aspects of your wedding, the processional
is flexible and can be done many different ways.
The Recessional:
The bride and groom lead the recessional arm in arm.
The bride should be on her groom's right. They are followed
by the maid of honor with the best man, then the bridesmaids
paired with the groomsmen. The bride's parents will
follow. The bridal party may also leave according to
religious custom, or in the order you choose.
Ceremony Site Questions
1) How many guests can the site accommodate?
2) Is there adequate parking?
3) When is the site available for rehearsal?
4) Are there any restrictions on music? Decorations?
Photographers and videographers?
Source: National Association
of Wedding Professionals
