Reception – Many brides and grooms are refraining from setting up the traditional stage for their reception and are going for the cocktail party theme.

• As per the latest trends, brides and grooms prefer to walk around and meet up the guests rather than taking the top spot on an elevated stage.
• Even photographers prefer to take candid shots of the bride and groom than the traditional ones up on the stage, says Pradeep.
• Make sure your wedding decor and the reception decor are different and don’t look the same.
• Even if the theme for your wedding and reception is the same, discuss with your wedding planner to see how you can make the two events look different.