Wedding Reception
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Hello, We are trying to decide between a plated meal and a buffet for roughly 200 people. The price for our cater is the same for both, so it is really comes down to what we want to do. What would be...
My dad has always said he wants to dance to Butterfly Kisses at my wedding, but that was his song for my sister's sweet 16 AND her wedding. I really want a song that is just ours. I'd like to come up...
The chairs that come with my venue are HIDEOUS. So casual and cheap looking. Not at all what we are looking for. I want dark wooden or golden chiavari chairs instead. We have around 150 guests, so...
My grandpa has been that father figure for me and is walking me down the aisle. I would really love to surprise him with a meaning and thoughtful song for our dance. Could someone help me with song...
Wedding seating chart made using a mirror and vinyl decals for table plan For all you brides who need a wedding seating chart that impresses your guests at your reception, you can create your own,...
Hey! We're planning an open bar at our wedding and we know it can get kind of expensive, so we're choosing signature cocktails to lighten the cost. What did you all decide? Would you recommend an open...
What did you do with your flowers when the reception is done? Did guests take the flowers and vases home, and how did you notify them that they could? Did you have to pack them up and bring them home?...
Has anyone had father daughter/mother son dances before bride and groom? As I am wanting to change from our slow song to an upbeat song that I want everyone to join in with.
Hey everyone, I would love some good honest input on the pros and cons of a brunch wedding. Right now the biggest draw toward brunch is the savings but we are unsure as to what would come after such...
Hey there! So, I have a problem. My Fiancé’s parents and my grandparents are VERY conservative Christians and they are against dancing at my wedding. I personally don’t care if we have dancing. I...
What are your suggestions on a pasta bar reception? Like what food and other?
Hello! We're working to pick colors and I was wondering if anyone has done bridesmaid dresses the same color as the tablecloths? We've already settled on navy bridesmaid dresses, but are considering...
Hey! I am recently engaged and have been scouring the internet looking for possible venues for my dream wedding. I am unsure if it is possible but I am looking for a venue in the United States that...
Anyone else stressing about not meeting their minimum guest count for the reception? Out of 156 invites we got 50 back so far. Granted we have 6 more weeks before the deadline but once we said no kids...
What songs are you using/did you use for your father-daughter dance? What about the mother-son dance?
Is anyone skipping the wedding party entrance in the reception? Are you just having your FH and you introduced? Are you skipping it all together?
Hey guys! My family and I like basic foods. I don't know what type of food to have at the reception. It will be a formal wedding, but I want something easy and that actually taste good to me, like...
I'm looking to start my seating chart soon and I'm really stumped on this! We dont have a bridal party so we're just going with a sweetheart table. I have two sisters who are both single. I'm not sure...
We are having an open bar, we can either bring everything or hire a company to do so. I feel like it’d be easier to hire someone but also maybe a lot more expensive, but I feel like this is actually...
What is a good back up plan in case there’s bad weather for an outdoor reception. We are not planning on renting tents/canopies.
