The Trendy "1.5 Reception": The Best of Both Worlds for Stylish Brides! ✨

2016.04.14 published

I want to know about "1.5 Parties" in detail ♡

Many brides-to-be have probably heard the term "1.5 Party" at least once ♡. However, to be honest, this concept is still not very familiar in Japanese weddings... So, what exactly is a "1.5 Party"!!!

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This time, I will explain the intriguing "1.5 Party"＊*

Let's start with ♡ / Explanation of "1.5 Party" ♩

Simply put, a "1.5 Party" is a party style that takes the best aspects of both a wedding reception and an after-party ♡. It is characterized by being less formal and structured than a wedding reception, yet not as casual and laid-back as an after-party ♩. In other words, it’s a type of casual wedding party that you can enjoy easily ♡

Until now, it seems that couples who had a private wedding ceremony abroad mostly held this "1.5 Party" after returning to Japan ◎. In fact, about 70-80% of newlyweds who had a wedding abroad host a party similar to a "1.5 Party" ♩

But there are still many questions! Here are answers to some curiosities about "1.5 Parties" ♩

Question 1: Where should the "1.5 Party" be held? ♡

The most common venues to hold a "1.5 Party" are 【restaurants】 and 【cafés】＊. The rental fees for venues are not too high, and the food is delicious, which is part of their popularity ♡. While more restaurants are starting to offer wedding services, you will want to choose a stylish restaurant that offers projector rentals, clean restrooms, and comfortable waiting rooms ♩

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Question 2: Who should we invite? ♡

A "1.5 Party" isn’t formal, so the fun of enjoying it with all the guests is a big appeal ♡. Therefore, many brides and grooms choose to invite either 【family and close relatives only】 or 【work colleagues and friends only】 ♩. The number of guests can be as few as 10 and up to around 80. There are no strict rules, so feel free to invite those you want to see ♡

Question 3: How much does it cost to hold a "1.5 Party"?

The average budget for a wedding reception is about 3.5 million yen, but a "1.5 Party" can be done for much less ♡. In fact, some venues allow you to host a "1.5 Party" for around 500,000 yen＊. Of course, costs will vary based on food, entertainment, and hospitality, but it’s great that you can hold a "1.5 Party" for a maximum of around 1 million yen ♩

Question 4: How much do guests have to pay?

There is an implicit understanding that wedding receptions operate on a cash gift system and after-parties on a fee system, but with a "1.5 Party", either option is fine ♡. Many brides-to-be set the participation fee at around 5,000 to 15,000 yen, as it places less burden on the guests＊

Question 5: What kind of entertainment is recommended?

Rather than large, emotional ceremonies typically held at a wedding reception, I recommend having entertaining activities that everyone can enjoy easily, like a home party ♡. For example, bingo games or lottery draws would be great ideas＊. If you have a smaller number of guests, it would also be lovely to ask everyone to share a message ♡

Having the couple act as the hosts can also be fun♡. It’s important to have a spirit of hospitality to entertain everyone ♩

Question 6: What about the bridal outfit?

The dress concern for brides-to-be is an important one＊. In the case of a "1.5 Party," rather than a voluminous princess line dress, it's better to choose simple and easy-to-move dresses like knee-length or mini dresses ♡. Since walking around the venue can get the dress dirty, buying a reasonably priced wedding dress for around 30,000 yen from an e-commerce site like Rakuten is also a great option ♩

I want to try it! ♡ / A free and fun "1.5 Party" ♩

How was that??? I hope you learned a little about the previously unknown "1.5 Party" ♡. With options like participation fees or cash gifts, a "1.5 Party" can be freely customized to fit the couple’s preferences and needs＊. Why not host a wonderful "1.5 Party" yourself? ♩