Let’s Party – Wedding After-Party Edition

Hi Babes!

So, you may have heard recently many bride babes are throwing after-parties after their weddings! It’s one of the hottest wedding trends right now for all my brides and grooms that want to continue the party after the reception is over. This event is typically held by the hosts of the wedding and let me tell you- they are always SO. MUCH. FUN!

There are a few things to think through when deciding to plan an after-party. I’ve got the where, when, how, who and what right here for you on the blog today!

WHERE

Where do people have the after parties? If your wedding reception is in a hotel ballroom, why not see if the smaller space down the hall or another room in the hotel is available for use? Some couples have theirs at restaurants or bars. When it comes to spaces like this, you want to be mindful of the noise. You and your wedding planner can research your wedding city and find the perfect gathering place!

WHEN

When do after-parties occur? This event is typically immediately after the reception and lasts for roughly 2 hours. The after-party is something that you want to end on a high! Don’t try to outshine your reception, stay with minimal design and ride out the night. This is meant to be just that little bit of extra party time for you and your guests!

HOW

How do you invite? There are a couple of different ways you can go about this. You can have an invitation card that has all the information, location, time, etc. Same with an Evite! Word of mouth always works too. Some brides have the band announce it at the end of the night.

Another HOW – how can you save money while hosting? Most importantly, you want to decide what is important to you. If you decide to save money at the bar, maybe only serve beer and wine. This is typically the time your guests are starting to slow down on drinks so you don’t necessarily need to serve liquor and champagne. You also don’t need decor here. This is the last event of the night, people aren’t coming for the decor, they’re coming to spend a couple more hours with you, your new hubby, and the rest of your guests.

WHO

Who is on the list of people to invite? Traditionally and for etiquette, all guests are invited. If you’re on a budget and only want to invite a small group of friends, make sure to invite accordingly so that the word doesn’t get out and you have unexpected guests or guests with major FOMO!

WHAT

What are some fun things to have? An outfit change, duh! I always support an outfit change for both the bride and groom! Maybe a short dress or a pantsuit. Something a little more comfortable and fun! Don’t forget party props. LED foam sticks and glow sticks always make a great party prop! 

The key to the perfect after-party is to not sweat the details too much! Just plan something that will be the perfect end to your perfect wedding day. For more tips and tricks, join the Bride Babe Club, where you can access free content and exclusive videos to help you plan your entire big day!

Until Next Time -

BYE, BABES 😘