Discussions from Wedding Reception

We are one month out from my daughter's wedding. I just became aware of several guest and one groomsman's food allergies. We planned for all the food allergies/restrictions we were aware of: 95% of...

Hi, I'm seeing if anyone can make any recommendations for a DJ and venue coordinator?

Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...

I am in the land of confusion and trying to finalize my seating chart to send off to the woman we met through our florist who will be making the seating chart mirror for us. My issue and that I am...

I'm working on my seating chart. It's way more complicated than I imagined. Since guest spend most of their time at the table, I want people to sit with people they know and are comfortable with. With...

I’m having major anxiety about the seating chart, we’ll have about 60-65 people. I can’t seem to figure out if I should hand write or order something off of Etsy! If you did hand write, what should I...

Hey there! I am contemplating a destination wedding in Mexico, specifically the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.). Lots of fluffy bridal blogs and planner...

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...

Any recommendations on QR codes for photo albums for our reception?

Hello! My family and fiancé's family are big introverts. I'm not sure if they are willing to give a formal speech/toast (also don't want to make them uncomfortable or pressure anyone to giving a...

If you are planning on doing speeches/toasts, how many people will give one? Who all is going to give a speech at your reception?

Our cocktail hour will be in the courtyard of a brewery and we want it to be fairly low-key and fun. I like the idea of having some games for people who want to do something other than stand around...

Hi everyone! I’m currently planning my own wedding in the Midwest and have a clear vision for the DIY decor and florals, but I’m struggling with the actual execution and layout. I’m looking for an...

Hi everyone! I am renting out a town hall for the reception for my August wedding. The venue has ALOT of strict rules for the safe. No helium balloons, no tape, tacks, or nails for the walls. How can...

Hi all, my name is Michele, and I'm about to have a nervous breakdown. My fiancé and I have been engaged for almost a year now. We've discussed our wedding plenty of times, and we always agreed that...

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I’m so over all the wedding guest list pressure. My sister keeps suggesting people I’m not even close to anymore — like “you need more younger people there” — and it’s just… no?? Our list is literally...