Lord Thompson Manor on Reception Atmosphere
Aug 14th, 2009 by Lord Thompson Manor
The wedding ceremony itself is the highlight of the wedding day, and among the most important moments of the bride and groom’s lives. That said, we at the Lord Thompson Manor can’t help but notice that they breeze by, often taking up less than an hour, while the reception takes up considerably more time. We find that wedding guests are the most active and have the most fun when the reception has the perfect atmosphere, and this is something we have down to a science.
The first component of perfect reception atmosphere is the lighting. The proper amounts of complementary colors can not only illuminate tables, centerpieces and cakes that were all so carefully crafted and chosen, but make them look better. Incidentally, the same is true for the guests! Lighting can both reflect and stimulate the overall mood of the reception, brightening as energetic dancers celebrate on the dance floor and softening as the party winds down. Proper lighting can also help focus the guests’ attention; thus, we accent our elegant tables during dinner to keep our guests looking at each other and interacting, and our dance floor when the music is calling to them.
The second element of reception atmosphere appeals to a more subtle human sensibility: aroma. The Lord Thompson Manor is no stranger to decorating its well-ventilated rooms with neutral white candles and soft flowers. Our guests detect no cleaning materials, and the various smells of their delicious meal are cleansed from their olfactory palates right after dinner. It is an unsung and often overlooked component of atmosphere, but a clear, fresh, subtle aroma places guests at their ease and reassures them that unpleasantness is far away.
The third and most discussed element of a wedding reception’s atmosphere is the music. Whether a bride and groom decide to hire live musicians or make use of the Lord Thompson Manor’s sound system, music plays a crucial role in the evening’s celebrations. The perfect balance of romance, accessibility, fun and class can keep a reception dancing for several happy hours. The Lord Thompson Manor utilizes volume and acoustics to accentuate every musical moment, from the bride and groom’s tender first dance as a married couple to the evening’s highest-energy crowd enjoying itself on the floor.
Author Deanna Cassidy
Lord Thompson Manor