Summer is the peak wedding season and for good reason.
Long sunny days, blooming flowers and an abundance of outdoor venue options make it the ideal time for a big day.
But, while the ceremony is the main event, the after party is where the real memories are made. If you’re planning a summer wedding and want your celebration to go beyond the usual dinner and dance, it’s time to think outside the box.
- Set the Vibe Early – Start building excitement from the moment guests arrive at the reception. Think chilled welcome cocktails, a live acoustic performer during the cocktail hour, or even a surprise performance.
- Roll Out the Red Carpet (Literally) – Create a VIP-style entrance to your party with a red carpet, velvet ropes, and a professional photographer. Guests will feel like superstars, and it doubles as a fun photo op. You could even hire a lookalike to mingle with guests and pose for pictures. It’s cheeky, surprising and always gets people talking.
- Interactive Food and Drink Stations – Let guests personalise their experience making their own taco bars, sushi rolling stations or a DIY prosecco bar with fresh fruit and edible flowers. It’s the ideal way to get them involved in the food and drink side of things, ensuring they end up with the perfect refreshments.
- Keep the Dance Floor Alive All Night – Hire a DJ or band that understands pacing and knows how to keep people moving. Don’t forget, lighting sets the mood. Uplighting, LED walls, and even cold spark fountains can dramatically change the vibe.
- Make Things Fun with Casino Tables – Nothing says party like a casino table – think blackjack, roulette or poker – and let guests try their luck safety, with fun money or tokens. It gives non-dancers something interactive to do, keeps the energy high, and encourages mingling. OR – Why not go the whole hog and completely theme the Wedding? Think VEGAS WEDDING, PEAKY BLINDERS, POKER FUN, CASINO NIGHTS with games tables, Lookalikes, themed acts etc – the possibilities are endless!
Turn Your Wedding Reception Into the Party of the Year
Your summer wedding deserves more than a standard reception. With a little creativity, and the right entertainment your party will be the highlight of the season.
