

Of course, if one emerges naturally that's great too!īear in mind that if your venue has a late license until 1am or 2am, an after party that day might not be worth it - you're bound to get lots of guests sneaking off to bed. However, you risk losing momentum if you don't have a plan - which is where planning one ahead of time comes into its own. If you love nothing more than shaking it into the early hours, then without an after party you might feel you've missed out on what you consider to an essential part of the day. "Hosting an after party is another opportunity to make memories with their loved ones, to personalise and elevate the guest experience, and to have a fun time together when everyone is relaxed and letting loose!"

Many of the couples I'm working with love the idea of a post-wedding bash, particularly if their guest list includes a younger crowd made up of friends they haven't seen in a long time.

"This is one of the primary reasons why many couples who love the idea of continuing the celebrations into the early hours might hire an area of a bar or club for an intimate after party. "Many venues, particularly in the UK, have licensing-related time restrictions on how late drinks can be served and music can be played," says Valentina Ring, Head of Storytelling at wedding and elopement planner The Stars Inside.
