The Complete Wedding After Party Venue Rental Guide
With your big day fast approaching, you must be knee-deep in wedding planning; finding and booking your dream location remains top. Besides the wedding ceremony and reception space, there's another venue you'll need to secure early— an after-party location!
Extending the festivities is the best way to crown a perfect wedding. The wedding reception is the party portion of your big day, but you should also prolong the celebration into the late night hours. It's an opportunity to include more personal touches to your wedding day and impress guests.
It's optional, but hosting an after-wedding extravaganza for your closest and dearest wedding guests will be a blast. It might feel like an added task on your already busy schedule, but Giggster makes finding wedding after party venues easier. Browse our {{LOCATIONS_COUNT} listings to prepare for a post-wedding party for the ages!
Why Choose Giggster for Your Wedding After Party
Giggster can connect you with an after-wedding party venue, whether you want to explore local bars at your destination wedding or rent a party bus to take the celebration on the go. Browse our vast listings to find wedding after party venues similar to Romantic Heritage Apartment (NYC/Paris Character).
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Do you want to host a posh wedding bash in a private setting? Rent a villa near your ceremony site. It's the best option if you prefer to move the celebration to a different venue, and a homely atmosphere is where you should wind down the night with your closest family and friends.
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You may prefer to host all aspects of your special day in the same location. Book a wedding venue with a banquet hall and an outdoor area. The banquet hall can host your wedding reception before transitioning to after-party mode.
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If your idea of an epic party involves belting out your favorite tunes, book a karaoke bar. Look for a setting with a great DJ so that you can spend the rest of your time on the dance floor!
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A restaurant is one of the most flexible event spaces, and it can accommodate both after-wedding celebration events—the reception and after-party. Host a black-tie reception and an after-party with a sushi bar!
Incredible Wedding After Party Venues Start at $17/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Picking the best wedding space or event venue is a matter of personal preference; your idea of an amazing party could be hosting a silent disco or a post-wedding brunch. Giggster can help you find wedding after-party venues starting at $17/hour.
Hassle-Free Booking: Browse many wedding venues and event spaces that fit the bill on the Giggster app. With a smart search filter, you can find and book your perfect space with a few taps!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: While you might not want to imagine having to postpone or cancel your after-party, Giggster allows you to be flexible with your plans. Book your venue with the assurance of free cancellations for bookings canceled within 24 hours of confirmation, provided the booking is made at least 48 hours before the event.
Platform Protections: You'll want everything to go right at your wedding after party, but life has many unexpected turns. Cover your booking with an optional event liability policy safeguarding you and your wedding guests against damages, cancellations, or injuries while using the after-party venue.
The Best Type of Venue for Your Wedding After Party
Engaged couples dream that time will stop as they exchange vows and experience their first dance as husband and wife. Extending the celebration with an after-party gives you more chances to subtly add unique touches to wow your guests. It starts with choosing the best wedding after party venue, and the Giggster app can help with 10000 listings to explore.
Karaoke Bars – Sing-a-long After Parties. Let all your wedding guests step underneath the spotlight by hosting a sing-a-long at a Karaoke bar and singing your best songs to your best abilities, promising laughter and priceless memories. If the hotel bar serves bottomless drinks, you are in for a treat!
Bowling Alleys – Hours of Fun Bowling Games. Host your post-wedding bash in a bowling alley if you and your guests are up for some friendly competition. Most bowling alleys have party rooms, or you can rent the entire venue for your late-night celebration. Host a disco bowling party and choose a location with a snack bar.
Gardens – Private After Party Concerts. Gardens are popular wedding venues; they are also great backdrops for wedding after parties, particularly for couples who prefer to celebrate the different events making up their big day in the same venue. On your list of wedding after-party ideas, consider hiring a live band to headline a private concert!
Nightclubs – After-wedding Dance Parties. Wedding after-parties come alive in nightclubs, especially with great DJs on the decks. A dance floor is a top priority for a dance party, and it helps to book a club near your reception venue. Most stay open late and can serve late-night snacks or let you bring your food.
Rooftop Lounges – Relaxed After Parties. Knowing that the post-reception event will take place in a rooftop lounge will instantly prompt your wedding guests to switch to party mode. The exclusivity suits intimate gatherings, and the panoramic views give you another backdrop for your wedding photos.
Wedding After Party Location Must-Haves
You stand to create special memories by tagging your closest friend and family on a night out in town after saying "I do" and jumping the broom. It takes more than renting a party space near your reception space; these post-reception party ideas can help you choose a venue that meets your expectations:
Rent a convenient location. Your after-party guest list will dictate where you hold the event. Pick a nearby bar or a venue that lets you bring your own alcohol. You can reserve the restaurant or bar for your wedding day celebrations as hotel guests. Be sure to find out if the party space has a dress code and tell your guests about it.
Manage transportation. You can partner with a ride-share service provider for guest discounts if there's a change of venue from the reception site. Alternatively, reserve a party bus, especially for a destination wedding, to give your guests a city tour.
Sort out food, drinks, and entertainment. Will you serve food during the after-party and have an open bar? Generally, you don't have to get catering services or serve heavy meals after the reception. Snacks will do the trick; it helps if the after party venue has a restaurant or serves drinks.
How to Plan a Wedding After Party
You've booked your ideal wedding venue months before the big day; now is the time to reserve an after party space. Use these wedding after party ideas to transform the venue into an epic setting!
Share the After-party information – If everyone on your wedding guest list is invited to your after-wedding celebration, a simple announcement after the reception will do. However, if you are only hosting a small group from your wedding, send a separate insert to invite guests and ask for RSVPs if you'll serve food and drinks.
Decorate the Party Space – You only need an event planner if it's a grand party like your wedding. They can help you decorate the venue in a fun style, but glow sticks and disco balls will often do the trick. Disposable cameras can also double as decorations; placing them on the tables encourages guests to take snaps from their perspectives to document your special day.
Ask about Noise Restrictions – When negotiating terms with the property owner, ask about any noise guidelines. Noise usually isn't a problem in the early hours, but you'll need to quiet things down as the night turns old. Plan a silent disco if you are hosting a dance party.
Serve Food and Drinks – Guests might be okay with sipping cocktails as they watch a stand-up comedy show or other fun entertainment. If you should serve something, stick to chicken fingers and other finger food.
Wedding After Party Hidden Costs
You have probably shaved your wedding budget and realized you can host a post-reception celebration. Save more money using these wedding after-party ideas:
Have a budget.
The first step in planning your celebration is creating a budget and sticking to it. It will act as a financial checklist and keep you from exceeding budget. Generally, an after-party shouldn't cost much; the venue is the top ticket item, followed by drinks and transportation.
Skip the decoration.
Like wedding venues, most party spaces come pre-decorated and ready to go; all you need to do is add unique touches to match your theme or taste. However, you can skip it altogether or repurpose your reception decorations.
Don't send after party invitation suites.
You can inform guests who have RSVPed to the wedding about the after-party via phone or email. If it's early in the wedding planning process, only print inserts for the guests you intend to invite to save money.
Plan Your Wedding After Party with Giggster
With this guide to the top wedding after-party venues, you are now ready to secure an event space. Please browse our listings to find a perfect location.
