Activity for Future Mrs M

Hi! I am getting married 06/16/18. We got engaged in March and immediately booked our venue. Most of our vendors are booked - church, photographer, DJ, catering, photo booth. We are starting to plan some of the details and see what works best for us,...

Starting to plan the reception and not sure how long I should expect it to be? The last wedding I went to was over, due to unamused guests - it was 2.5 hours WITH dinner.

The last wedding we went to.. the reception ended almost right after dinner because guests started to leave. That is my biggest fear - boring reception. Advice on how to keep it moving and fun for guests of all ages? (btw, we have a kids VIP room, so...

After dinner, the potty trained children will have an optional "Kid's VIP Room". In this room, there will be "hosts" who will provide activities and music for the children, so that the parents aren't able to enjoy themselves. Has anyone done this, or...

Anyone here done there own? Or plan to? I do not even know where to start. We are doing half high, half low centerpieces. Thinking of silk flowers, to cut costs. Colors are maroon, navy blue, with hints of plush pink, gold and white.