Wedding Reception
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I was reading an article about get together and the writer was complaining about picky eaters. She said if she invites them they can eat what she serves or starves just like her kids. So it got me...
Trying to book the cake for my wedding, and I found someone who quoted me $1,000 for attached cake. This one has Swarovski and real flowers. What do you guys think? Is that too much? How much...
Unfortunately, due to venue restrictions, alcohol is not permitted. We both loved the venue so much that it wasn't a deal-breaker to FH and I. We thought it was a little tacky to put that on the...
Hi all! So my fiance and I are getting married in 10 days-- so soon! We are having a very small destination wedding-- 25 guests. We think the first dance is somewhat awkward because everyone just...
Bridesmaid in a wedding and I need some fun ideas for the reception entrance besides just awkwardly dancing out there lol we’re all going in to boot scootin boogie. I hardly know the groomsmen i’ll be...
We are having a mid afternoon reception (1:30pm start.) The reception site bar tab for only beer and wine would run me over $2k for my guests. That would be the most expensive item for our...
Hey guys, Was wondering what y'all thought about setting the advice cards on the dinner tables? I was thinking of putting them out with the place settings or maybe going with the coaster advice cards....
I was in the middle of planning a May 2020 wedding and just found out me and hubby is expecting our 2nd baby together. I would say bad timing, but we are so grateful for this blessing. I was so scared...
We're having signature cocktails with blue mint mojito & whiskey and ginger ale. The mojito Im naming something blue but I cant seem to find/think about a fun name for the whiskey and ginger ale....
What are you doing for wedding favors? I was for sure going to do stemless wine glasses with personalized writing with our names and the wedding date on it, then lately I came to thinking I’m not too...
We are having assigned tables for the reception (not assigned seats). I would love to just say everyone sit where ever they want but there are a couple problems with this for our specific family and...
Is it possible to have a pretty AND delicious wedding cake for under $200? Though we will have 250 people, we will have a small cake for the immediate family/bridal party but lots of sheet...
I am trying to get over how mad and disappointed I am at the DJ company. Our wedding was 2 weeks ago and I am still so emotional about their lack of communication. Originally we weren’t going to go...
My finance and I decided to push our wedding up after our venue closed on us abruptly. So we now have two months to put a small wedding together. We found a cute wine bar near my mom's that we have...
So my father and I are just now getting to know each other and I don’t feel comfortable asking him to give me away so I asked my cousin who has been like a brother to me to do so. Any song suggestions...
When should I fit the toast(s) in my timeline? We’re having a reception-only celebration (private ceremony is before everyone gets there). I figured we would do things in this order: - cocktails -...
My fiance and I are paying for the wedding, so we're trying to stick to a budget. Our wedding will be on an 11 acre AirBnb property out in the mountains. Wedding is in October. Think yard games,...
The wedding ceremony and reception will be at the same venue. The wedding ceremony will be in an outdoor space (weather allowing), while we will transition into an indoor space for the reception. I am...
How late did you guys have your photographer stay at the reception? I get my photographers for 10 hours and would like to have them here for when I get my hair/makeup done but can’t have them come too...
Planning to get married October if 2020 and really got into the idea of a costume reception, no theme. My family love the idea but we’re all silly and love to have a fun time. My fiancé is on the...