Beach Themed Ideas For Your Reception in Maui

Having a beach theme for your wedding reception? Reception ideas and themes can be truly unique and allows for you to use your imagination rather than tradition. There is no need to worry about formality at a beach theme reception as it is a much more relaxed atmosphere than most receptions. However, that does not mean it cannot be elegant. Reception ideas with a beach theme are endless and often the most anticipated by your guests, not to mention the most fun.

Beach themed receptions can take place anywhere from a poolside party at any condo complex to a five-star hotel. It can also range from a beach style party with a barbecue to a ritzy party with lobster. Some of the essentials you will need to decide on is your theme, what kind of atmosphere you want to present and what time of day will it take place, such as the morning, afternoon or the evening. Whichever you opt for, have fun and don’t forget the reason you are there in the first place.

Here are some helpful hints as you plan your beach themed reception.

Reception Food Ideas

Coming up with a menu can be pretty easy with a beach wedding and if you already know what your theme is, it will be even easier. You have the choice between having it catered or, if you are on a budget restraint, ask family members to bring a pot luck dish. You can even make it fun by making it a contest where people could vote on whose dish was there favorite, which might entice some pretty good tasting food.

In the event you have a sunrise reception consider setting up a breakfast food station with pastries, fruit and coffee, or perhaps you could have a pancake breakfast for everyone, which can be easy to make and easy on the budget. For your early morning affair instead of the traditional wedding cake maybe serve a wedding cake designed with donuts. This is truly unique that can give your guests something truly original and leave them all talking about your out of the box ideas. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a good donut?

If your reception is at sunset you may consider going more formal and having it professionally catered. They generally will have a fixed menu for your guest to choose, if they haven’t done so already. Consider the eating area and beach themed reception with the food choices, because you may not want to try to go too fancy. Stick to a nice seafood selection, but include some different options for those that do not care for seafood. In addition, when considering a nice formal dinner that includes some good seafood, be careful not to go too over the top with it since most people prefer a nice simple meal. Besides since they are going to a beach themed wedding that is probably what they will expect. You could also have a buffet style thus having a menu that is more flexible and the guests will be able to choose what food items they want. If your thinking of catering, I highly recommend Tina at Food for the Soul for your catering needs. The staff, service and food are all top notice and I can tell you from first hand experience you’ll be craving the food for days after.

Reception Times

The traditional wedding reception usually lasts around three to five hours. However since this is a beach reception, you may want to make it last all day or into the night, after all you’re only going to do this once so why not make it count and memorable for you and all your guests and family. Since it is your day and if you prefer to have a shorter reception, then plan for it. This will allow people to come and go as they please that way you will not have the feeling of cutting it short in the event people are leaving early.

Heck, if everyone does leave early, then it could just be you and your partner celebrating together at the end of the night and enjoying yourselves. Therefore, to create a more relaxed atmosphere, let people know they can come and go as they please, but don’t forget to let your guests know if you will be leaving early as many people like to see the bride and groom off on their new life together as a new couple.

A fun aspect if you get married at sunset would be to have a large luau party with hula dancers and tiki torches. In any case, with a beach wedding reception anything goes as long as you are enjoying it, then all of your guests will be more relaxed and will enjoy it as well.

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