The Wedding After Party

The wedding after party is not a new invention, I'm quite sure that it has been happening without anyone realizing it for many years, however its no surprise that our generation is beginning to make the wedding after party commonplace. As Millennials we are carving our own path and leaving old social restrictions in the dust, it was only a matter of time before this trickled into weddings, one the oldest traditions out there. 

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Couples with guest lists of 50 or 500 may have the same problem, not getting to spend time during their wedding with the people they people they care about most.  You may have really wanted to invite your friend at the office but had to leave them out because it would mean you would have to invite everyone at the office.  Or maybe your parents have invited family you have haven't seen since you were a baby and friends of their's that you've never, met which means you will spend a lot of your time talking to people you barely know. Whichever is the reason that stops you from celebrating with any and everyone that your heart desires, the wedding after party is the solution.  You choose the guest list, so invite as many or few as you choose, there is no etiquette rules telling you who you can and cannot invite.

Whether you are having one to celebrate with more or less people, or just continue the party choosing the venue can also be a lot of fun.  Having it in your hotel room or someone's home will make it simple, intimate and cost effective. All thats required is to tell a few people to join you, show up and have a good time. There is also the option of having it in your favourite bar or nightclub if you really want to keep the party going, plus the space is generally larger to accommodate a larger number of people and is perfect for those couples who want to continue to dance the night away. For the adventurous couples you can take your party to the beach, to a roof top patio or the casino, the possibilities are truly endless.

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One of the sweetest advantages is that the price tag for the after party can be practically non-existent, unless you choose to go all out.  How does that saying go? "The best things in life free." Well depending on what you choose for your party it may not be completely free, but when you compare the cost of the after party to the cost of your wedding I'm sure you will find that it feels like it was free in comparison.

With all of the perks and none of the disadvantages, having a wedding after party is perfect for couples who are facing challenges of obligation during their wedding or couples who never want the party to end. You can invite who you want, have it where you want, do whatever you want until the sun comes up! What's not to love?