We are in the era of theweddingweekenda days-long celebration in which there are multiple events to attend.
Enter: The wedding welcome partyan event thats meant to kick-off the celebrations with a bang.
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Want to know all the details about throwing a perfect wedding welcome party?
Read on for expert tips and advice.
Who Is Invited to the Wedding Welcome Party?
However, times have changed.
The welcome party is a great icebreaker that sets the tone for the weekend, notes Blum.
One detail to keep in mind for your invites?
The wedding party should always have an end timewhich usually doesnt exist for the wedding day, says Blum.
The goal should be for guests to have fun, but still have a good night of sleep.
You do not want guests hungover for the wedding.
The welcome party should be styled and designed to have a very different vibe.
Dont be afraid to infuse this celebration with extra personality and a fun dress code.
If possible, you could even provide transportation to and from the event.
You want guests to be able to walk around and meet people, says Blum.
We also find that welcome parties are a great place for toasts to take place.
Most people are standing, which allows toasts to be shorter and go by faster!
This goal of creating a flowing party also contributes to the menu for the night.
For the most part, we never do a seated meal for the welcome party, explains the planner.
Do passed tasting plates, heavy hors d’oeuvres, or even a dessert and champagne event to welcome guests.
In this situation, Blum says timing is crucial to ensure there is no overlap.
It can be very awkward ifwelcome party guestsstart to arrive and see the rehearsal dinner happening.
They should be in separate and different spaces, she shares.
