Reception

Reception Checklist

THANK YOUS

  • Thank the In-Laws.
  • Thank your parents.
  • Thank the wedding party.
  • Thank your wife.
  • Thanks the In-Laws again.

AVOIDING EARLY WIFE STRIFE

  • Tell her she looks beautiful.
  • Tell her again.
  • Don’t drift too far apart.
  • Only shove frosting in her face if she’s given you the green light.

NOT PASSING OUT

  • Eat before you greet all your guests.
  • Drink lots of water.
  • In advance, arrange for food to be brought back to your hotel room.

THINGS TO BRING

  • Powerbar
  • Tissues, for your tears
  • Cash (for tipping vendors)
  • Spare undershirt (in case you’re sweating)
  • Vendor contracts
  • Well-trained liver
  • Directions to reception

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Give a speech thanking the above.
  • Make sure the Best Man isn’t sh$tfaced before he gets the mic.
  • Talk to every single guest. Literally every single one.
  • Stay until at least 11pm.
  • Keep up your defenses against the In-Laws.
  • Mingle with the shmucks you hate.
  • Toss the garter.


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