What Makes a Fun After Party? Features of a Wedding Reception That Guests Will Love! ♡

2017.05.02 published

I Want to Make the Wedding After-Party a Success ♡

The wedding after-party comes after the wedding reception. Spending time with close friends in a lively atmosphere brings a different kind of joy than the reception ♩

However, since it’s a completely free party with no specific format, many people may be struggling with what kind of after-party to host, working together with the organizers…

So this time, I interviewed several friends on the theme of, "What makes an after-party enjoyable or worth attending??".

I hope this will be helpful for brides preparing for their after-parties ♡

@tnc_wedding

Characteristics of an Enjoyable Wedding After-Party ① The Hosts are Fun and Engaging

The key to a wedding after-party is the hosts!

Unlike the reception, where a professional MC is often in charge, most parties are hosted by a friend of the couple.

Even though they may not be professionals, if the hosts seem nervous or awkward, the atmosphere can quickly become dull.

At one after-party attended by my friend, two close male friends hosted the event together, making it very entertaining ♡

Having two hosts instead of one allows for a good tempo and enjoyable progression, and with two people, they can also handle any unexpected troubles more flexibly.

Brides considering who to ask to host might want to think about having two people as hosts instead＊

Characteristics of an Enjoyable Wedding After-Party ② Plenty of Prizes and Luxurious Gifts

A classic way to raise the excitement at an after-party is through games like bingo ♡

When there are lots of prizes or they are luxurious, guest enthusiasm increases＊

Conversely, if there are too few prizes or they are cheap, guests may lose interest in the games, and some may choose not to participate at all...

At one after-party, there were games where all female guests received some kind of prize, while male guests played darts to win either meat or a scrubbing brush, which got everyone very excited ♡

It seems wise to splurge a little on prizes for the after-party◎

Characteristics of an Enjoyable Wedding After-Party ③ Opportunities to Interact with the Couple

Since there are generally more guests at the after-party compared to the reception, there are fewer opportunities for guests to interact directly with the couple.

For guests who came just for the after-party, it can be disappointing not to have the chance to mingle with the couple whom they came to celebrate.

While including games and entertainment, it's recommended to create an atmosphere where guests can easily approach and interact with the couple or walk around and join in the festivities ♡

Characteristics of an Enjoyable Wedding After-Party ④ Having Wedding-Style Performances

Particularly for guests who attend only the after-party, having wedding-style performances can be a delightful surprise＊

Wedding-style performances may include cake cutting, the first bite, surprise proposals from the groom, etc. ♡

Since guests usually dress up for the occasion, enhancing the atmosphere with special wedding-like performances rather than just games is recommended for making the event more memorable ♩

@hit_me1212

Characteristics of an Enjoyable Wedding After-Party ⑤ The Couple Looks Happy and Enjoyable

There were many opinions about enjoyable after-parties, but one consensus was that “the couple looks happy and joyful” during the after-party ♡

For guests who gathered to celebrate the marriage, seeing the couple smile genuinely brings a sense of shared happiness＊

At the after-party, let your happiness shine and create a warm atmosphere for your guests ♡

@nagisa_marry

Wishing for a Wonderful Wedding After-Party ♩

I shared the characteristics of an enjoyable after-party that guests would feel were fun and worth attending ♡

It’s a wedding after-party where many friends gather.

I hope you create a wonderful party where everyone can have a great time together＊