Wedding Reception
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Hey everyone! So I’ve been bouncing ideas for songs for the father daughter dance off my dad and he was coming up with songs I’ve seen 100 times at other weddings. We finally landed on one that we...
My fiancé and I have this beautiful outdoor chapel in the mountains chosen as our ideal ceremony location. BUT they don’t have a reception space or allow food or anything. And because it’s in the...
Are we required to have suprise favors for our wedding guests ; all suggestions for favors are appreciated. Thank you!
Got a bunch of guests who don’t eat candy outside of special occasions coming and I wanted to give something that won’t get totally wasted. I bought mini hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works (the...
What are some not so expensive favor ideas that will actually get used??
Is 4:30pm too early for dinner? This is what I have so far.. 3pm- Ceremony begins3:30pm- Ceremony exit, guests enter reception hall for cocktails4:25pm Grand Entrance4:30pm Dinner5:30 cake cutting5:35...
Jewel and Dolly Parton have a duet “I am my father’s daughter” and it is so lovely! If you have a close relationship with your father, check it out, it’s so sweet!
Hey everyone! I am trying to come up with signature drink names that are good with my dog's names! My dogs are Cosmos (boy) and Piper (girl). Any ideas would be awesome! Especially for Piper because i...
Does anyone have any tips to make the reception more "elegant" with a buffet style dinner? I've been to weddings where the meal was plated so there was a cute menu card on the plate, but since ours...
What’s on the menu for your reception !? We will have appetizers probably jut the venues cheese and cracker and breadstick option. Then we are thinking of doing bbq chicken or honey garlic chicken as...
Good morning! I’m trying to figure out how many bottles should I buy for my two signature drink? One will be white liquor and the other brown. I would have mixers included.. but how many bottles for...
Hello all! I’m looking for reception entrance songs for bridal party and for bride and groom. I want something that will really set a fun vibe for the night! I have a few in mind but open to...
Hi! We are getting married May 1, 2021. We’re having a small wedding (~35 people due to current restrictions in pa). We also only have the venue for about 4 hours for the ceremony and dinner. In order...
Or is trying to make the playlist for your DJ the hardest thing in the world lol I have over a year until my wedding, but my DJ sent me the online portal to start playing around in and I have NO clue...
I have a few keg questions. I am not a beer drinker, never ordered a keg before. I think I am overthinking which is why I feel confused. Do kegs dispense cold beer? I was just thinking if we were to...
Did anybody here purchase “rescue flats” for their reception? They are SO pricey but I’m willing to pull the trigger if they were worth it. I would need multiple boxes for every female guest and...
So for our wedding, for not only safety due to COVID but also for current venue requirements, we're not able to have a DJ/dancing and are looking for alternative entertainment options. Guests need to...
Hi fellow brides: We’re having a small 30 people wedding on family property June 12th, 2021. We have a planner & are going to hire a caterer with staff. I really wanted to offer a baked potato bar...
I am really stuck with wanting to have a open bar for my family and friends but my husband to be says cash bar would be more effective. Also since Covid happens I want to serve plated meals rather...