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Ginny, on July 19, 2016 at 9:26 AM

So I really want a fun big reception. The actual wedding will be in a church and traditional but we are young so I want the reception to be more like a party and fun. All the receptions I've seen like this are at night. My only thing is I know to serve food at night is a lot more expensive the lunch or something else. And advice on how to be cost effective on food and still have a fun reception? Should I serve food both after the wedding and at the reception or just one or another? I ask because my wedding will be morning/ early afternoon and I want my reception to be a few hours later. Please I really need advice!

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MrsOtoBe · on July 19, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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Take all of Centerpieces advice! Especially about throwing in some older music. I've found that younger people are more likely to dance to/enjoy older music than older people are to accept new music.
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Sarah195 · on July 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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I'm having a church ceremony at 2 and my reception is starting at 4:30. I didn't want it all to start that early but I had no choice due to the church. Gaps usually aren't ideal but with a church wedding sometimes they are unavoidable. Try to plan a late afternoon ceremony and start your reception close after that and give guests ideas of what to do in between. Don't keep them waiting around too long!
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