Discussions from Wedding Reception

How many cake and punch receptions have you attended? Is it common? We are considering a cake and punch reception between 2p-4pm. We would let guests know ahead of time on the invitations that it is a...

So I am an idiot and was planning on using a bunch of various sized candlesticks and taper candles for my reception centerpieces. I am two weeks away from the wedding and have already purchased...

Hello brides, We are having an outdoor ceremony at a park and this is making things a lot easier with implementing social distancing and other safety guidelines during this pandemic. Since it is a...

I am trying to figure how to go about the cake cutting. Of course we are going to cut the first piece.. but what about after that? Cutting the rest for the guests? I believe the venue is going to...

Any ideas for an alternative to a money Dance? I usually love this tradition because it gives guests a chance to dance/greet the bride or groom personally and may even be the only time they get to...

Hey! I'm starting to research different bakeries and decide what kind of cake/desserts I want at my wedding. I'm wondering how do dessert tables usually work? Is it like a buffet where guests go up...

So! My fiancé and I are 66 days away from our wedding. We just got some news from the venue of social distancing changes and it's basically put us in a position to make our wedding family only,...

FH and I are currently trying to decide what our first dance song will be. I didn't realize how hard this would be, lol! I would love to hear what you've picked for your first dance song!

Hello I am looking for ways to include my teenage son in the ceremony. We are not having a bridal party so using him as a best man is out. He’s going to be 14 or close to it at the time of the wedding...

I’m getting married in September and I’m curious what other social distancing weddings are looking. Fortunately, my ceremony is outside so I can socially distance seating, but my reception is going to...

We got married April 26 on our original date and our rescheduled big wedding date is 8/30. We are in SC with high cases and growing and I expect our guests to wear masks when not eating or drinking...

How many hours usually should the dance floor be open for people to dance ? I only have a 5 hour wedding planned and I afraid that once people start to get excited and drunk lol and start to dance it...

I need your help ladies. What’s a good father daughter song in Spanish. I googled some but not liking them all. My dad needs some suggestions so he can pick the best one.

So, I do not want to sound rude at all but I find it crazy to spend so much money on a wedding that will end at 11PM. Between the ceremony, photos, speeches, cake and saying Hi to everyone when will...

Hi Brides! Thanks for taking the time to read and give your opinion. My fiance and I have been doing long distance for quite some time. We're on a tight budget for our wedding and honeymoon. What do...

Hi all! I just had a conversation with my venue coordinator (wedding set for September this year), and she mentioned that they currently are not allowing dancing outside of the traditional first...

Has anybody been to a wedding that did not do dancing including the first dance? My FH and I both hate dancing so I thought we could have outdoor lawn games instead and play the shoe game in place of...

Has anyone ever had a pot luck reception? My fiancé and I are planning to do one to try and cut cost, but his mother is worried that no one will contribute. Please give me opinions.

Sooo... although we are in the MIDST of budget issues, my FH says that he would rather spend money on a live band than a DJ. What are the pros & cons of a band vs a DJ? How much more does a band cost?...