Reception Lounges and Guest Entertainment
Formal might be the name of the game for your wedding day, but that doesn’t mean your ceremony and reception can’t be warm and inviting for all those you bring along for the ride. When you prepare the big day and you’re dancing on clouds and caught up in that moment where it’s all come together, often the guests are only dancing on a normal dance-floor and thinking about their aching feet. Give them a place to kick back a while before they head back out there. Or make your ceremony more friendly to those awaiting the wedding march with small groups of couches in tent covered areas to get them out of the sun and allow them to relax beforehand.
The choices in reception lounges are endless and every little detail can add a whole new level of comfort and luxury to the space. Thick pile shag rugs to match the bridal accents and deep comfy chairs to just fall into after one too many dances after one too many trips to the bar might just be the highlight of your maid of honor or father-in-law’s evening. A stocked cooler at each station with bottled water and snacks to replenish much needed energy will always be appreciated.
There is something personal about a space with low-candles and comfortable seating for smaller groups that really makes the romance of the day extend beyond yourselves and give others a chance finding someone special and lets you take all the credit. When people are allowed to sit in a more natural setting they loosen up and get chatting more easily and have a better time overall which means that the memories will be clearer and sharper because they will have really enjoyed themselves as much as possible.
Something that can really show off your style and make the night sparkle is the right type of entertainment for the wedding and reception style you’ve chosen. Whether live-music or a great DJ, dancing is prerequisite and non-negotiable for many wedding guests, it’s the only place they’re sure to find someone who dances as badly as them so they can feel comfortable to show off all of their repertoire of “moves”.
If you choose live music, there are some basic rules to follow that will make sure the night is exactly what you want it to be: Choose a band that suits the look and feel of the event while having the experience and skill to play to your guests and not just stand there like robots. See them beforehand and spend a day interviewing each prospective group and hear them live so you know what you’re getting for your investment. Make sure they are professional and have a standard contract which defines their commitment and yours so nothing gets in the way of everyone having the time of their lives.
Not into live-music, but want to “wow em” and have a reception that is dedicated to fun or spectacle. There are no shortage of troupes and companies who specialize in everything from fire breathing or fireworks to cabaret dancing and magicians. Comedians or circus acts can keep your guests laughing through the night and amaze the younger guests.
Whatever your choice book early and makes sure the entertainment you engage the services of is comfortable with your being directly involved in deciding what happens throughout the performance because after all, it is your day.
In Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto, G.P.S. Decors is dedicated to creating and customizing the wedding decorations and details for you and yours that will make your event stand out from the crowd and give you years of memories to cherish. Make your wedding, “The Wedding” and choose us to take care of it all, for you.