Wedding Appetizers And Hors D’oeuvres

Party Blue Orchid Blog One of the nicest weddings that my husband and I have attended was the wedding of one of his old college roommates to the girl of his dreams. It was a wedding mixing two different heritages which made it really unique and interesting. How many weddings have you attended where they were serving appetizers? Not many........ The wedding couple had a really interesting idea of keeping people in suspense by locking the doors to the reception and creating an entirely new event in the lobby. It was basically just mingling, and it turned out more interesting for the guests because appetizers were served which kept the guests busy and satisfied. The wine and beverages were served which allowed people to relax and introduce themselves to people they wouldn't otherwise approch. This wedding couple must have had a wedding planner because the finer details were considered, such as the lighting in the reception. We went from the sun going down in the lobby to a candlelight dim elegant room ready for dining and entertainment.

One of the best things a couple can consider when creating a reception that is elegant and inviting is to turn the lights down, and add candlelight details. Turning on classical or jazz music also creates an atmosphere of elegance and glamour they don't otherwise get at home. We once went to a wedding where we arrived at the reception, waiting at a table for a good 40 minutes until the bride and groom arrived. The lights were blaring bright and there was no music which made the small talk even more awkward, and unorganized. By the time the bride and groom arrived, they were put on the spot light and looked at the entertainment of the night because the guests were so bored. The dinner was served, and the music was turned on half way through the dinner. Little details do make the difference in putting people at ease, and setting the mood for a nice evening out, instead of another boring function people have to attend.