Category Archives: Reception

Slide show nowadays is a staples of any wedding reception. Someone from the bridal party or from the family puts together a show based on the snapshots of the bride and the groom in their childhoods, and then some more … Continue reading →

Collecting the greetings from the guests is a tricky part. We have talked earlier about recording messages from the bridal party. This post is about getting messages from the guests en large during reception. I would not recommend doing this … Continue reading →

DJ is your working colleague, normally only during reception. Your good working relationship with the entertainment person (or a team, lets call it DJ to make it simple) are important for a number of reasons. Schedule Unless the evening schedule … Continue reading →

Normally happens right after the bouquet toss. As with the bouquet toss, the DJ or the band would call all the single men on the dance floor. The newly married couple would be around already. The bride will be seated … Continue reading →

It is almost the end of your day. Often the DJ or the band would invite all the single girls on the dance floor. Check if you have any preferences in terms of better lighting of background. Consider possible obstacles … Continue reading →

You may need to shoot one or two dances: one slow, another one fast, unless the couple is asking for more. You may shoot the series of segments of various dances to show how the evening unfolds. Whatever is your … Continue reading →

The newly married couple cutting the cake is a quick although symbolic part of a wedding ceremony. You can do it: prior to reception if the official photographers decides to do it at that time; ask the couple if they … Continue reading →

There may be 1 to 4 formal dances at the wedding reception: bride and groom (this is number one and may be the only one); bride and her father; groom and his mother; bridal party – groomsmen and bridesmaids (may … Continue reading →

Wedding guests show up for reception carrying gifts in either monetary or tangible form. For the former they deliver the envelopes with cash, cheque or gift certificate. For the latter, they carry boxes or gift bags. All the treasure is … Continue reading →

Speeches may be held after the dinner or throughout the dinner between the courses. The speakers may use podium and house microphone, or they may stand up and speak to DJ’s wireless mic. You should be ready to any situation. … Continue reading →