Wedding reception

You can carry a bouquet if you want, but I’m not sure why you would. You don’t really walk around with a bouquet at the reception, even if you have a traditional ceremony the same day.


Speeches aren’t a requirement.

Good food, good drinks, good music.

Hey! I am also from Florida, got married at the courthouse in March, and am having my reception in May 2020!!! 😅😅 But actually, we are having our wedding again with friends and family in church, the majority of whom were not there the first time. What made you decide to do it at the courthouse? I'm feeling a little weird about having another ceremony, but its a bit different being in church I think, right?


What venue did you choose for your reception?!
To answer your questions, everybody keeps telling me "just do whatever you want" which is unhelpful, yet true lol. I like speeches because it gives someone important to you a chance to be a bigger part of your day. Maybe even have somebody tell the story of how you guys met! But if you do want to skip speeches, I don't see it being an issue. A bouquet may be nice for pictures, and can double as a centerpiece for your table at the reception. You can always carry it with you as you make a grand entrance to the party!

I would say there is no need for a bouquet if you are not doing a vow ceremony. And no speeches is totally fine- a lot of people choose to skip these at “traditional” receptions as well. Entertainment depends on the location and your guests. A majority of people have a DJ as their only form of entertainment. Since you are already married, you could do newlywed games and also display your wedding photos. If you want something more extravagant, you could do a photo booth with props and/ or hire an entertainer (magician, etc.). I’ve even seen people have lawn games at their receptions (bags, bocche ball, horseshoes, etc.). You know your crowd better than anyone & what they would enjoy! Congrats on the marriage & happy planning for the reception!

No need for a bouquet at a reception. And you don’t have to have speeches, but you can if you want. You can just ask your best friend or whoever is closest to you if they would give one. Totally up you. As far as entertainment, all your guests need is good food, good drinks, and good music. The rest will take care of itself. If you want to throw in some special dances like father/daughter & a first dance for you two, you can do that as well.

I'm having a reception separate from our wedding, actually before. We are doing it like any other reception. I have a bridal party and we will have bouquets, speeches, dance, etc. Its a celebration for family/friends not attending our Jamaica wedding.