2021 Is Officially The Year Of The Wedding After Party

Everybody knows that 2020 was steeped in weddings on zoom, elopements, micro weddings, and virtual stream weddings. 2021 may well be the year that glorifies the wedding after-party and for good reason too! There are many great things about hosting a wedding after-party and one of them is that you get to carry on the celebrations and maybe go a little overboard!

How An After-Party Is Double The Fun

Many brides have opted for a short or shorter wedding dress (among other things) during the Covid pandemic because it was a year of experimentation and improvisation. The after-party is the new craze this year to make up for all the shortcomings in the wedding industry last year. With a well-planned wedding after-party, you can prolong the good times and memories and maybe go a little crazy which may not be possible in the actual ceremony with elders of both families present.

Furthermore, the wedding after-party is the cherry on top of the cake; a perfect way to round off the festivities on a high note. Not to mention you get a lot more freedom- like wearing the hat you always wanted or getting pretty drunk or having a bar-themed party that you couldn’t work into the actual wedding event.

You can also make this a special guests-only event leaving out all the colleagues and far-off cousins that you forcibly needed to invite to the wedding. This is a party only for people you love and are crazy about!
Here are some easy, stylish, and bomb tips to throw the wedding after-party of the decade without losing your mind with stress:-

The Wedding After Party Is Here To Stay!

Decide on a theme, style, or overall vibe. It’s always fun when everyone can participate and get that feeling of being part of a group. So what if you couldn’t plan your wedding to be all about the bar or Star Wars? The after-party is the place to make up!
Once you have decided on a theme or style, make sure to book a venue beforehand or at least make a call to ascertain how crowded a place will be. You may think your favorite small bar down the street will be able to accommodate you and 50 other people on a Friday night but you could be wrong and the night could turn out to be a disaster due to lack of planning.

Try to invite people you are truly comfortable with. The after-party is no formal affair, this is your time to break loose and really be yourself so make sure you are among kindred souls. Also, try to choose a convenient venue for the people you are inviting.
The food is paramount. Even if you’re having a smaller, intimate get-together make sure there is an open bar and grazing platters (this is even if you’re making friends pay for their own drinks). You can even go all out and hire a food cart for a nice outdoor after-party or get some grills together for a BBQ!