Expert: Shannon M Mason - 2/6/2008

Question
Hi Shannon, we are having a 1:00 wedding at a B&B with reception to follow at the same venue.  About a 50 person guestlist.  No dancing or drinking and we are serving heavy appetizers.  We will come in and have a toast but other than that have no activities planned (except for cake cutting).  Is it ok to just let guests mingle?  The guests will be mostly members of one family so everyone will know each other. Any suggested activities or events?  Thanks

Answer
Jodi:

It is certainly acceptable to let your guests mingle. With the set-up of a B&B it really lends itself to allow for mingling. I would suggest maybe having a strolling violin to provide some entertainment without taking away from those that want to talk.

Not sure if you are planning on a bouquet toss, but from the sounds of it you may not have the "single" turnout. You could always have a presentation of the bouquet (not yours, an additional one) and give it to the couple who have been married the longest or to the couple that will be getting married next.

Just relax and enjoy the time with your family, both old and new.

~Shannon