Celebrating a wedding for several days is not a whim, but a tradition. The bride and groom and people close to them, as a rule, book restaurants and cafes in advance, buy enough food and alcohol, come up with interesting scenarios. The second day of the wedding is different in that only the most important guests are left to continue the banquet. Despite the fact that the newlyweds will celebrate their celebration, modestly or on a "wide" foot, a cool script will be required.
Tradition is to blame
According to the scenario, the second wedding day is dedicated only to the newlyweds, while the continuation of the banquet is also designed for the rest of those who wish to celebrate. In order not to turn the celebration into a boring drinking of alcoholic drinks, interesting contests began to come up, in which all the remaining guests are involved:
- On the second day, young people were sent to the bathhouse to bathe, while close people laid the table, made snacks and thought over the remaining contests. Now the newlyweds visit the spa center, where you can enjoy relaxing massage, sauna, stone therapy and pleasant complex procedures together.
- To cheer the guests, according to the scenario, on the second day of the wedding, the bride was abducted, and the groom, along with his retinue, had to find her. Of course, before a grand celebration was held in small villages and towns, where all the inhabitants knew each other perfectly and entered the game with ease. Now everything has become a little more complicated, because instead of the previous ransom dances, a walk in nature and picnics are now arranged.
Morning
It is important to understand that the wedding itself can last until the morning, and the bride and groom tirelessly receive guests, distribute the remaining salads and collect gifts. Therefore, it is logical that on the second day, the wedding according to the scenario starts from lunch and continues until late at night.
In the mornings, only the most peppy begin to prepare snacks, think through contests to the smallest detail, prepare clothes for the newlyweds.
Dinner
As a rule, the second wedding day is held without a host. Scenarios are thought out by the bride and groom themselves, their friends or relatives. In order to save, the continuation of the banquet is arranged at home, but if financial opportunities allow, then in a cafe. The second option greatly facilitates the cooking process and saves newlyweds and their families from unnecessary household chores.
After awakening, the young people have a delicious lunch, preferably without undue noise. At the same time, they are told that immediately after the meal they go to relax in the spa for several hours, and after that they need to again welcome new arrivals.
Short action plan:
- After spa treatments, the couple sets off to meet guests, where either the host or one of his closest friends announces the first contests. But, first of all, the feast begins, where everyone is treated to new dishes, pronounce toasts, and relax.
- During breaks, dances are arranged, and then the bride and groom take turns thanking their close friends and relatives, showing collages from their funny photos.
- Until six in the evening, as a rule, thematic photo shoots are arranged, where the newlyweds appear in new images.
Evening
Of course, the scenario for the second day of the wedding is made in accordance with the wishes of the bride and groom. The above method is a budgetary and quiet option, therefore, towards evening, when the main fun is over, the newlyweds and their guests can go out and put out fireworks, arrange competitions with gifts for the best dance or song in karaoke.
It is important to understand that this is not the main celebration, where everything is done with sophistication and taste. According to a fun scenario, the second day of the wedding is aimed at communicating with relatives and friends, friendly toasts and even tea drinking (without fights, a lot of alcoholic drinks, cooking incredible dishes, ordering an expensive photographer and toastmaster).
What is the best way to spend
A fun scenario for the second day of the wedding is thought up by the bride and groom. If the newlyweds want to arrange a continuation of the banquet modestly for themselves, then it is worth choosing thematic photo shoots in nature and indoors with a beautiful background and good lighting. Now in Russian culture, where before on the second day the newly-minted family was greeted by the mummers, Western traditions are coming in, which suggest that right after the wedding the bride and groom go on their honeymoon. This is for the best, because guests can at their discretion celebrate this solemn event as much as they want, and newlyweds tired of preparation will go on their well-deserved and full-fledged vacation.
In addition to the honeymoon, the bride and groom can gather the closest people and go to the spa or sauna. In the summer, a fun scenario for the second day of the wedding (without a host) should include a trip to the river, sea, pool, water park or out of town - where you can book a terrace, order barbecue and enjoy refreshing cocktails.
If the couple wants privacy, especially after a noisy party the day before, then you can go to nature only together, taking with you enough food, tents, bicycles, inflatable boats.
Top contests
The scenario of the second day of the wedding is an important detail, especially if the newlyweds decided to mark the continuation of the banquet on a "wide" foot. And an important component of this event are contests. Here is some of them:
- Honeymoon House. This contest is open to all comers. It will take two people who are given a box of large fireplace matches and PVA glue. The favorite song of the bride and groom is turned on, they go into the hall and begin to dance. During the time that music plays, participants must glue and assemble a beautiful, durable bridal house. The remaining guests choose the winner, and all models of the house are placed in glass cubes, which will now be a family heirloom.
- Strictly manly. This is a fun and unusual contest that can be held even at home. According to the scenario, the second day of the wedding should begin with a cool dance - ballet, but instead of graceful girls, men - relatives and friends of the spouses will participate in it. Each participant is given a ballet tutu, music a la "Dance of the little ducklings" is turned on. Men should dance as if they were true professional artists. To capture this unusual competition, it is recommended to shoot pirouettes of the stronger sex on a video camera.
- Cow on the ice. The main thing at the festival is to make all guests laugh. Our competition will definitely cope with this task. Choose four participants, give them two pairs of boots. The essence of the competition is for guests to put their shoes on their hands and feet, and then run a path with obstacles on all fours. Winners receive a nice gift.
Celebrate at home
Perhaps this is the most budgetary, but difficult option. Firstly, because then the newlyweds will have to set the table so that there is enough food, snacks and drinks for all guests. Secondly, if the second day of the wedding is celebrated in the apartment, then there may be problems with the neighbors, since not everyone likes loud music, laughter and clatter overhead.
As a rule, modest events are held at home, where a small group of people play Crocodile, Twister or Uno.
What can be done in nature
If the wedding is played in the warm season, then this is the best option to arrange a continuation of the banquet in the fresh air. Here you can come up with a theme party, because from spring to autumn you can rent gazebos in park areas, go to a recreation center, rent a house on the beach. Of course, renting such premises can be costly, therefore there is a more budget option - just get together in a group, get in cars and go to the nearest lake or recreation area.
In addition to the fact that in nature you can cook aromatic kebabs, both vegetable and meat, think out interesting contests, you can also sunbathe, breathe in fresh air and make thematic photo shoots.
The only negative is that there are usually no shops in remote recreation areas, and if there are, then they are very expensive, so you will have to foresee the availability of disposable tableware, rugs, food and drinks. Since the newlyweds will be busy on their wedding night, this task is usually entrusted to close people - relatives or friends.
Thematic scenario
Do you want to distinguish yourself and please guests? Have a real carnival. For example, if you love the Wild West, then all guests must match the dress code, namely, have their cowboy boots, hat and themed clothes with them.
- On such a day, you can visit a paintball club, shoot a bottle, go for a drive on a wooden horse, drink real brandy or tequila.
- Another original theme is a sporting event. In this case, the newlyweds should stock up on swords, frisbee, baseball bats and tennis racquets so that all guests enjoy themselves by enjoying an active lifestyle. Of course, you need to consider the choice of loved ones, as not everyone agrees to jump in a canvas bag or climb a tree to get a flying disk.
What clothes to choose
It is necessary to proceed strictly from the chosen scenario and the personal preferences of the bride and groom. It is important to understand that the wedding itself is painstaking preparation, heavy and sometimes uncomfortable clothes, multi-layered makeup and a hairstyle from which the scalp gets tired.
Newlyweds can choose both loose clothing that does not burden them and does not cause discomfort, or a new suit with a dress. It all depends on the theme of the second day of the wedding. If a newly-made family decided to spend this day with loved ones, just enjoying quiet music in a cafe, a light dinner and heartfelt conversations, then comfortable evening outfits are suitable, but if you are organizing a sea battle, a Provencal dinner or ballroom dancing, then you still have to choose or a swimsuit with white and blue stripes, or a dress with a full skirt and a wig. In any case, it all depends only on the personal preferences of the spouses, since on such a holiday only the convenience and peace of mind of the husband and wife is important.