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Simple or Elegant, Do It With Style
Your wedding reception can be as simple or elaborate
as you choose. Your wedding professional has a wealth
of ideas, information, products and services to help
relieve pre-wedding tensions and create the reception
of your dreams.
Keeping It Simple
A simple yet impressive wedding reception can include
a buffet table with assorted sandwiches, the wedding
cake, assorted nuts and mints, punch and/or coffee.
Floral arrangements and/or candelabra generally are
used to make the tables attractive and to set off food
displays.
When Elaborate is Your Style
Buffet
The basic setup for an elaborate buffet dinner reception
includes two or three cold dishes and usually two hot
dishes served in silver chafing dishes or casseroles.
A separate table can be used for the wedding cake.
Typically a 4-foot round table is perfect for this display
area. Another similarly sized table might be used for
champagne, punch and/or coffee. A punch fountain is
a decorative and practical addition to the reception
since it eliminates the necessity for someone to serve
the punch or champagne.
Sit-down Meal
A seated wedding breakfast or dinner is the most formal
type of wedding reception. The tables are arranged so
the bride's table is the focal point of the room.
The wedding cake should be prominently displayed in
clear view of the bride and groom.
A dance is generally included in a reception of this
magnitude.
Create a Mood
Whether buffet or sit-down meal, to create the desired
mood, be sure to discuss details including floral arrangements,
decorations, dance floor, lighting, staging, props and
candelabra with our wedding rental professional.
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Receiving Line Traditions
If you are having a receiving line, traditionally the
wedding reception begins with the receiving line. It
is composed of the bride and groom, the bride's attendants
and the parents of the couple.
The order of receiving is generally: Bride's mother,
groom's father, groom's mother, bride's father, bride,
groom, maid of honor, and bridesmaids. The best man
and groomsmen usually are not included in the receiving
line.
Serving the Cake
Traditionally, the wedding cake is served to guests
after the bride and groom have served the first piece
to each other, symbolizing their first meal together.
Who's In Charge?
Be sure you have someone available who is familiar with
the usual reception process. This person will guide
you through your moves, making sure no cherished moment
is forgotten. Talk to your wedding professional about
this service.
Setup Rules of Thumb
Table Arrangements
• Round tables - 54-inches minimum between tables;
10 square feet per person
• Long tables - 60-inches minimum between tables;
8 square feet per person
Coffee Equivalents
Number of Cups Coffee Measure
30 2 cups
55 to 60 3-1/2 cups
90 6 cups
One pound of coffee = approximately 4-3/4 cups of ground
coffee.
Punch Recipe
2 cans frozen orange juice
2 cans frozen lemonade
8 cans of water
2 cups grenadine
Juice of three fresh lemons
3 quarts pre-chilled ginger ale
Add cherries; float fruit slices
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