Do we still remember the times when getting married was an integral part of the wedding, most often a week after the wedding, together with the ushers and friends, we celebrated the saying of the yes word again? While there are certainly couples who continue this tradition, its popularity has fallen sharply in recent years. Maybe because couples go on their honeymoon right after the wedding or because the tradition of giving up may seem to have lost its relevance. LĪGAVĀM believes that you can never have too many holidays, so we offer suggestions for a great after-party.

Looking back on the experience

Weddings have one great advantage that can and should be used, namely, the big and special event will already have passed, so as a new couple, the ushers and wedding guests will be calm, there will be no unnecessary worries and if the party will take place a week after the wedding, then most likely everyone will have had time to relax. Although traditionally, the wedding was celebrated a week after the wedding, however, these days it is no longer necessary to adhere to such a norm and celebrations can be held both on the day after the wedding and after returning from the honeymoon.

The wedding is basically looking back on the wedding day, sharing impressions and discussing feelings.

That is why weddings are often organized to look at wedding photos together. Since nowadays professional wedding photographers prepare the pictures and give them to the new couple after several months, the wedding reception (which is most often called a photo night) can also take place then.

Celebration place, delicious meal and small decorations

A wedding reception is a relatively more intimate event than a wedding, so it is not necessary to invite all wedding guests to it. These are usually close friends, family members and carriers.

Often couples use this gathering as a time to say thank you to everyone who helped prepare for the wedding. That is why, although it is definitely not necessary to organize another wedding celebration, you can and should think about the place of celebration, a delicious meal and small decorations.

If the couple or their loved ones have a house with a large garden and yard, then it will be the right place for the post-wedding party. By lighting strings of lights and throwing a projector in the garden, you will create your own special garden party and night cinema.

If you live on the sea coast, then you can definitely consider a beach party with sports activities, lounge or rest area and night conversations while looking at the starry sky.

Food truck or basket evening

A barbecue afternoon will also be perfect for the post-wedding party, which can be organized by the new couple themselves, offering home-baked meat, vegetables and side dishes to the guests, or renting one of the popular food trucks , which, as experts in the wedding industry in the world admit, are no longer so relevant at the wedding itself, but will be very suitable for post-wedding celebrations in a relaxed atmosphere.

If, however, you don't want to waste time or budget resources, then a great way to make sure that all invited guests are fed is to organize a basket evening, so well known and traditional to Latvians, where each guest brings a treat.

In this case, the young couple can take care of drinks - summery and refreshing cocktails, as well as dessert. It is true, however, that many couples will know to say that alcoholic beverages are not likely to cause concern, because most often there will still be supplies left over from the wedding celebration.

Can't forget about activities

In order for the wedding party not to become only about satisfying gastronomic desires, you must also think about some activities.

Depending on the format of the party, they can be very different - as sporty and active, as attractive and calm.

• You can sing all the most famous karaoke songs;
• hold the most awkward dance competition;
• organize an exquisite wine tasting;
• watch a night movie;
• but above all - just to be together.