Actually, there are many advantages 😳✨ The idea of the couple themselves serving as the reception staff at their wedding 👏🏻

2024.04.24 published

The Bride and Groom Act as the Receptionist...!?

Here is an introduction to a shocking wedding idea I encountered for the first time.

The idea is for the bride and groom to act as their own receptionists (！).

When we think about wedding receptionists,

✅ They handle the guest registrations

✅ They take gifts (monetary contributions)

✅ They guide guests through voting or other performances

They take on important tasks in place of the bride and groom.

While the receptionists manage the guest registrations, the bride and groom may be:

✅ Getting their hair and makeup done

✅ Rehearsing the ceremony

✅ Introducing family members

They have many tasks to juggle, but there must be a reason for the bride and groom to handle the reception themselves.

Let’s look at the actual benefits of the bride and groom serving as receptionists through the example of "tatsu-peri-san (@taccheri71)", who did it themselves＊

@taccheri71

Benefits of Having the Bride and Groom Act as Receptionists ➀ No Fee for Bringing in Favors

The biggest benefit of having the bride and groom act as their own receptionists is that "there are no fees for bringing in favors."

Normally, if you bring in favors to the wedding venue, there is a "bringing fee," right?

When bringing in items, costs are incurred for safe storage and ensuring that they are accurately set at each table, leading to many venues charging a fee for these services.

Recently, there has been a trick of placing card-type favors at the tables to avoid this fee (as many venues allow bringing in paper items freely, these favors could be treated as paper items)... but some venues might still charge a fee for that.

The wedding venue chosen by tatsu-peri-san also required a fee for placing items, so they thought, "If we hand them directly to the guests instead of placing them at their seats, it wouldn't incur a burden on the venue," and when they communicated this to the venue, they received approval to waive the fee＊

The bringing fee for favors is usually about 500 to 1,000 yen per item. If they could do it themselves without incurring costs, that would be quite a savings!

(6,000 yen for 60 people!)

Tatsu-peri-san directly handed out card-type favors "hikica+" to guests at the reception♡

➡︎ Click here for hikica+’s website

@taccheri71

Benefits of Having the Bride and Groom Act as Receptionists ② They Can Express Gratitude to Guests

One of the benefits of the bride and groom handling the reception is that they can "directly convey their gratitude to guests."

By personally receiving the monetary contributions, they can say, "Thank you for coming today. Here are your favors. Have a great time! ♡" right on the spot＊

Benefits of Having the Bride and Groom Act as Receptionists ③ It Becomes a Surprise for Guests

It’s not usual to meet the bride and groom before the ceremony.

Having the bride and groom act as receptionists means they will meet guests before the ceremony, which in itself is a delightful surprise for them＊

In fact, guests of tatsu-peri-san were surprised and exclaimed, "What are you doing here!?" The couple was able to talk with all guests before entering, which allowed them to enjoy the party without nervousness from the very beginning♡

By the way, to ensure that their guests knew they were the bride and groom, tatsu-peri-san wore T-shirts that said:

"I got a wife that's almost too good to be true"

"I love my husband so much it's a problem"

They changed from their casual T-shirts to their dresses and tuxedos, creating a lively atmosphere that guests could enjoy during the outfit change＊＊

@taccheri71

Benefits of Having the Bride and Groom Act as Receptionists ④ No Burden on Reception Staff

The last benefit to mention is that it does not put a burden on someone acting as a receptionist.

Acting as a wedding receptionist involves handling money, which carries significant responsibility and can be quite stressful.

I have been asked to be a receptionist a few times, and while it is an honor to be entrusted with such an important role,

✅ You have to arrive early

✅ You need to make earlier beauty appointments

✅ Avoid mispronouncing guest names

✅ Manage the monetary gifts properly

✅ Ensure the right amounts are given to those receiving transportation money

(almost all are first-time meetings....)

✅ Don’t forget to guide guests during voting or other activities

✅ Manage to keep the reception smooth to avoid congestion

✅ Smile and provide polite service

It’s truly a demanding role...!

Even if they are close friends, many might feel hesitant to impose this burden on someone else, but by handling it themselves, the couple can ensure all guests aren't burdened and can enjoy the event♡

Are There Any Disadvantages to Having the Bride and Groom Act as Receptionists?

Conversely, let’s consider the disadvantages of the bride and groom acting as receptionists.

✅ It may be difficult to find time for rehearsal or family introductions

✅ They'll have to change outfits quickly before the ceremony, which may feel rushed

✅ This time may not allow for photos to be taken

✅ The reception might get crowded, causing delays (usually, there are 2 receptionists from the groom's side and 2 from the bride's side, totaling 4 people, right?)

These might be potential concerns...

Having the Bride and Groom Serve as Receptionists Seems Fun ♡

The idea of having the bride and groom serve as their own receptionists offers benefits like avoiding favor fees, surprising guests, and expressing gratitude directly.

The method to avoid the favor fee was particularly eye-opening 😳

Considering their own benefits, desires, and the guests' burdens, it might be good to include "doing the reception themselves" as an option to consider!＊

➡ Click here for the complete list of reception articles＊