3 Essential Elements Of A Wedding Reception Venue - Services, Class & Taste

After considering various wedding reception venues we eventually decided on Kievits Kroon Country Estate for a number of reasons. The general feel and serene look of the esate really appealed to us. Nicole Fitzsimmons, the wedding organizer, treated us in a clam, gentle, yet very professional way and explained every little detail to us. What Kievist Kroon could offer as a wedding reception venue, and as far as accommodation and menus go. This is exactly what me and my wife were looking for. Nicole puts us in touch with all the different professionals who made our wedding an unforgettable occassion. Everything from the flowers and decor provided by Carla from Ezulweni, to the wedding cake and wine was in place on the day of the wedding.

The wedding reception that we went to is the perfect example of a very good wedding reception venue. It was clean and spacious and we had enough room to dance the wedding dance and everyone was happy. A wedding reception is a party that is hosted after the marriage ceremony is over. The reception is done differently in various parts of the world and in South Africa its done according to the different cultures. The Zulu people in Kwazulu Natal can have a wedding reception that can last for days, while the Sotho and Xhosa people have a whole different approach to weddings. There are certain aspects about a wedding reception that are common everywhere. I am going to give you an outline.

One thing that I liked about Kievits Kroon Country Estate was the beautiful and marvelous Chapel. Its always a good idea to have your wedding reception in a Chapel. The stylish chapel is a rare Cape Dutch gem set within a sculptured garden and within walking distance of the banqueting hall. Overlooking a beautiful fountain and rose garden, the chapel seats up to 220 guests. This made it the ideal wedding venue for me and my wife as we wanted all our friends and family to come and share this special day with us. Having a small wedding venue will mean that you will have fewer guests. A red carpet leads to the the altar, and frosted glass windows allow soft light onto walls and columns, often creating a sundrawn cross. An elegant venue to conduct your most momentous ceremony. This is perhaps one of the best wedding reception venues in South Africa.

You also need to have a wedding coordinator at your reception. The expert bridal team at Kievits Kroon Country Estate will see to all details of the most important day in your life. From flowers to music, all aspects will be meticulously organised and planned at this wonderful wedding reception venue. Oh I had said that I was going to give you can outline of what happens at the reception early on.

Order of proceedings at the reception

• Guests arrive at the wedding reception.
• The couple getting married greets the guests (you can have a receiving line here).
• Formal wedding photographs are taken.
• All the guests are asked to seat by the MC.
• The bride and groom's entrance is announced by the MC. He then announces the entrance of the honored  guests and parents.
• The dinner (or lunch) is served.
• The toasts and speeches begin at the end of the meal.
• The cake is presented and cut.
• The bride and groom open up the dance floor followed by the parents and then later by all the guests
• The newly wed couple mingles in with the crowd.
• Bride throws bouquet to single ladies.
• The bridegroom throws the garter to all the bachelors.
• The bride dresses up the going away outfit.
• The attendants create a circle for the newly wedded couple to bid the guests farewell.
• The bride and groom say goodbye to the parents.
• Attendants wave their final the bride and groom.

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