Wedding Reception
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My fiancé is struggling to pick a song or find one he loves to dance to with his mom at our wedding. Any great songs you have all heard or would recommend? Thanks!
Are you doing something unique and fun for a guest book? What are some of the best ideas you have seen?
Assuming that you are ordering a good tasting cake/dessert and not something that is from an incompetent bakery or is all around bad. Compared to the number of guests, did you order not enough, just...
Hello, Does anyone have recommendations for an Albanian band that can play in Mykonos, Greece? I am having a difficult time finding a vendor. Thank you, Angela
I've seen threads for this before, but haven't found them very helpful. What I'm looking for are songs that don't have references to breaking up, other lovers, things like "this time". There's a few...
I’m having a destination wedding and decorating myself just want advice if this looks okay?
Hello! I am planning a wedding for October 2024. Our colors will be navy and champagne. If you used those colors, can I please see some reception pictures? We are deciding on table decor and could use...
I just wanted to hear general thoughts on the appeal and popularity of couples throwing a less formal to casual reception in their hometown upon returning from their destination wedding. The wedding...
Ok, so a quick summary of the situation....I will be a 61 year old first-time bride and my fiance is 59 (also his first marriage). We are getting married privately at the courthouse and then having a...
Pre-Covid, we had our cake tasting and a huge guest list. We've cut the guest list down to 90 people from 150 people, but now only 55 people are coming. We cut the cake down to 123 people, but we...
Hi everyone, Having a destination wedding & a tasting in July. Anyone have advice/tips when choosing menu. Plates or buffet & how to choose food! There’s got to be a strategy to this right?
What do y'all think of having casino gaming tables at the reception? Not many of our guests are big dancers; they'll sit and appreciate music, but not dance. Plus, all of my finance's family members...
Hello to the sharp thinkers out there- I need your help! I am having a relatively non-traditional wedding, and I need to find some kind of experience or activity to really tie the whole thing...
Hi, we are struggling with the idea of having a DJ. We will be non traditional, no public ceremony, no parent dances, no cake cutting. Essnetially all the extra things you need a DJ for beyond playing...
I am not sure what to do...I have fucsia bridesmaid dresses and navy tux. But unsure of what colord to do the wedding decore...
Do you have a favorite type of item? Or do you prefer to skip them?
Hello!! We are planning on having a food truck at our wedding. We wanted a less expensive way to provide great, unique food for our guests. Just wondering if anyone has every done that before and how...
Has anyone ever had Mexican food at their reception? It is my favorite and I really want to have it. I am worried it will look tacky. I am thinking I can "fancy" up the buffet with some glass bowls,...
Help! Does anyone have personal pictures or advice about the shiny satin material from Birdy Grey? I ordered swashes, but it’s hard to tell from a small square fabric, and I absolutely love the way it...
We are providing all the glassware for the bartending service. We decided on plastic because we don't want broken glass/accidents as we've seen at weddings we've attended and with 175 guests, it's...