Time-of-Day Wedding Receptions

What images come to mind when you envision a wedding reception? What does the decor look like? Is it inside or outside? What time of day is it? A bride can decide whether it is better to dance amongst the morning light or boogie under the evening stars. Many styles are offered, but only one style is in accord with your vision.

The following article offers wedding reception ideas for all times of the day or night.

Wedding Reception Tip #1 - Breakfast/Brunch

If you're a morning person, then you may decide a breakfast/brunch wedding reception is for you. Food and decor can support a morning theme, along with Mimosas and Bloody Marys to intrigue the cocktail crowd.

In addition, if you are scheduled to leave early in the day for your honeymoon, an early reception may be the best scenario.

Wedding Reception Tip #2 - Luncheon

A lunch reception offers the benefits of a morning reception, yet provides a little more time for those not acclimated to early rises. Similar dishes to those served at dinner can be featured at a lower cost. For warmer climates, an outdoor, afternoon reception can have attendants soaking up rays and enjoying the light's amplification of the reception decor and bride's beauty.

Wedding Reception Tip #3 - Twilight/Cocktail

Consider having a wedding reception that offers cake and drinks, but is not as involved as a sit-down affair. Inquire about the possibility of holding the reception at the ceremony site. This sort of reception allows for more mingling and the timing can be characterized as "short and sweet."

Wedding Reception Tip #4 - Dinner

The dinner reception may be the most classic, formal, and celebrated. A sit-down or buffet style dinner can give guests a chance to reflect on the ceremony and reenergize them for the dance floor.

A dinner wedding reception allows for dining, dancing, cake cutting, bouquet throwing, and much more.