1. Put more emphasis on the after party and the reception is mostly dinner, socializing, and some games, with an after party later for anyone who wants to go out dancing, etc. (Details below)
- - After the ceremony we would do the first dance but not open up the dance floor for everyone. There would be a full dinner reception reception and probably some kind of non-dancing activity (games, photo booth, etc.).
- - The reception would end a little earlier so people could go home and change before the after party if they wanted to.
- - After party would be bar hopping at places where we can dance and get more drinks.
- - We could potentially move the ceremony up earlier so that dinner is actually lunch and there's an even larger gap for people to have free time in the city before the after party later.
- - Pro: We would likely save money on alcohol and a DJ as well as have fewer logistics to take care of for the actual wedding.
- - Con: Not sure if this is awkward or weird because it's not a traditional timeline. I don't want people to feel like they missed out if they don't come to the after party with us. It's an out-of-state wedding for almost all of our guests so I want them to feel like they got to spend time with us especially since that's one of the perks of having a smaller guest list.
- - We have a normal length reception with dancing and drinking.
- - The after party would be pretty shortly after the reception. We're having our reception at a restaurant so we would likely just go bar hopping after in the area nearby.
- - After party would probably be at one place and might be a bit more chill and a chance to catch up with people.
- - Pro: If people are tired at this point, they can just go home and not really feel like they missed out on the party.
- - Con: Not sure what the cons might be because this is a more traditional timeline. I would love to hear anyone's opinions on what they wish they did or didn't do for their reception.
