Nairobi poolside receptions

I have thought of writing this article since May. It came into my mind during the rainy and flood season of Nairobi. I have seen it rain a lot over the years but not as destructive as was seen then. It did remind me though that as the year progresses, we expect or hopefully the sunshine days are ahead. Weddings aren't planned overnight neither are venue selection hence the idea of having a poolside reception takes careful thought into it.

When its sunny, a lot of people prefer garden weddings and very few swimming pools in Nairobi are in enclosed places. Whether a poolside reception occurs in a rental venue, an individual's home or at a hotel, a lot of factors can be considered when selecting the  venue.

The size of the venue in relation to the guest list. Some of the spaces are too small for a large crowd. A consideration of that factor will be important. Are you looking for complete privacy for your reception? If its a hotel, will they allow their regular guests access the area? Not having this information in advance can surprise you during the day of your wedding. I once did this poolside event on a weekday that the manager mentioned to me they would not deny their paid members use of the pool if they needed to. This might not be what the bride and groom would like to see on their wedding photos.

 When it comes to the decor of the venue during the event, its only important to know what's allowed into the pool. There are lovely flowers, balloons or other decorative elements that can look great in the pool to tie it in with the venue or wedding theme. If its allowed by the venue or not is another thing all together.

There are great ways to work around swimming pool venues to make them a great venue for an intimate wedding. The rules of the place can only provide for more out of the box thinking as far as set up is concerned but they don't make it any less fun for a wedding reception.