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While many Hong Kong wedding reception venues have their own catering, some want to find separate caterers. This goes especially for the foodie couples that are specific about their food preferences.
Needless to say, always remember to choose food that you as a couple enjoy. However, do not forget that the food is for your guests, too. Have various options that several lifestyles can enjoy, and take note of all food allergies!
The other question is if the food will be served buffet or a la carte. Have a conversation with your wedding planner (or spouse) about this—go through the guest list and decide which is the easiest, calmest way to distribute food in such an eventful evening.
3. Decor
What makes a first impression on your guests is always your wedding reception decor. There’s a lot to this—your wedding theme, your flowers, tables—but don’t fret! Here is a checklist of must-have decors for any Hong Kong wedding reception.
- Floral Arrangements – These truly MAKE a wedding reception. Follow the color palette from your wedding ceremony and make custom arrangements for tables, pillars, and more. Some even go as far as hanging them from the ceiling!
- Centerpieces & Table Settings – Remember guests at wedding receptions spend most of their time sitting on their tables. Other than the general decor of the venue, their table will surely make an impression on them. Make sure that the centerpiece does not cover too much of the view—there are a lot of festivities for the evening!
- Signages – Greet your guests with beautiful signage of you and your spouse’s names! This has a practical use: guests will not get lost. It has an aesthetic value as well: it’s a simple but effective way to liven up your decor.
4. A stand-out wedding cake
Speaking of making an impression during your Hong Kong wedding reception, do not forget to plan your wedding cake ahead. This is the pièce de résistance of the evening meal—with everything culminating in the cake cutting.
Don’t feel pressured to have traditional bride-and-groom cake toppers on your special day. Mix it up a bit! Do you want your dogs there? A reference to your favorite TV show? Or maybe just a rustic, naked wedding cake? You call the shots!
5. A Good Host and an Engaging Program
Now, one of the pitfalls in planning a Hong Kong wedding reception is focusing too much on the decor and food and not enough on the evening program. Some may think it’s a no-brainer: toasts, dance, throw flowers, that’s it.
Not really. Investing in a good host will work wonders for your evening. It is the fine line between a good Hong Kong wedding reception and a great one. Because after the food, there’s not much left to do than party, so you need a fun guide (host)!
6. Photographer and Videographer
These days, it is essential to have an official photographer and videographer for your wedding reception. Everyone will have their own phones to document, yes, but you most likely won’t.
Hire a photographer and videographer so you don’t miss out on any wedding reception highlights. Weddings are really busy—especially for future spouses—and these hires remind everyone of why they’re here.
7. Party Favors
Capping off every Hong Kong wedding reception evening are party favors—small tokens of appreciation to everyone who attended the event. You can also get creative with these giveaways to guests—do you want something more ornamental or practical?
Some give away tiny wine bottles (for display or drinking). Others give preserved flowers in beautiful packaging like glass domes or craft paper wrappers.
What did you think of this list of Hong Kong wedding reception must-haves? Hopefully, these will guide to building the best reception for you, your spouse, and friends and family.
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