A Must-Read for Brides with Separate Reception and After-Party Venues: 3 Essential Tips on Transportation and Luggage for Your After-Party

2018.02.22 published

When the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are separate＊

This is a question for brides who plan to hold the wedding reception and after-party at different locations.

Have you thought about how you will get from the wedding reception to the after-party venue, and what to do with your belongings??

Many brides probably consider how their guests will move to the after-party venue (using trains, arranging buses, etc.), but there may be brides who haven't thought about their own movement or what to do with their belongings…!

Therefore, this time, we will introduce what to keep in mind when the wedding reception and after-party venue are different＊

Things to keep in mind when the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are separate ① Transportation methods and travel time

The first thing to pay attention to is the transportation method and travel time.

When the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are separate, if they are close, you may walk, and if they are far, you might use a train, taxi, or bus to move.

Guests can be seen off by the bride and groom and head straight to the venue, but

the bride and groom must see off all guests first, then check and gather their belongings, and if necessary, change clothes before heading to the after-party venue!

Therefore, it is best for the bride and groom to travel in the most efficient and quickest way possible.

If the bride and groom arrive late, it will keep many guests waiting.

So, let's decide the start time of the after-party considering the travel time (let's estimate more time than needed).

In many cases, a taxi is arranged, so using a taxi dispatch app is convenient.

The ceremony venue can also arrange it, but it may take time, so it's a good idea to download it in advance for smooth travel.

➡ Taxi Dispatch App "MOV" is here

Things to keep in mind when the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are separate ② Belongings

When the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are different, think about what to do with the belongings you brought to the wedding reception venue.

Depending on the reception venue, belongings can be

① Picked up later

② Mailed to home from the wedding venue

③ Taken home all at once

It seems that it often comes down to one of these three options.

If the wedding venue allows for later pick-up or can mail items directly to your home, it's recommended to ask for that to save hassle◎

However, if you must take all your belongings home right after the reception ends, attention is required.

If you brought many welcome items, you would need to take all of them to the after-party venue…!

Carrying all of them to the after-party venue can be very challenging, so it’s advisable to ask your parents or siblings to come by car and arrange for them to pick up your belongings after the reception＊

Things to keep in mind when the wedding reception venue and after-party venue are separate ③ Belongings for the after-party

Finally, something to be careful about is the belongings to bring to the after-party.

Items used only for the after-party (like small gifts or prizes) will likely be delivered before the wedding, but items used at the reception that you want to reuse at the after-party (like a welcome board) need to be taken after the reception ends.

You can bring them yourself, but you must arrive at the after-party venue before your guests do.

Realistically, it's often the case that guests arrive first, so it's better to ask someone to take them to the after-party venue in advance＊

It’s recommended to ask the after-party organizers or reception staff to handle this.

The after-party organizers or reception staff will likely be the first to arrive at the after-party venue, so let them take the items and set them up♩

If the after-party venue is far away, taking large or heavy items can be difficult, so try not to bring bulky or heavy items to the venue whenever possible.

When having someone carry items for you, it is very kind to also cover the taxi fare◎

@chanmarrywedding

Brides having separate wedding reception and after-party venues should be cautious＊

The three things to check when the wedding reception and after-party venues are separate are:

① The transportation method and time for the bride and groom

② The belongings used at the reception

③ The belongings used at the reception that will also go to the after-party

If the wedding reception venue and ceremony venue are different, thinking about transportation methods and belongings in advance will allow for a smooth transition to the after-party on the day◎

Visualize how the flow of getting to the after-party will go on the day and aim for smooth movement♩

@ydh_wedding