Wedding Reception
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I was wondering what your guys' thoughts are on using a candy buffet for wedding favors? Like having a table set up of different jars of candy and giving guests little bags where they can take the...
Are you doing a full meal and deciding between plated or stations? Are you serving dessert only or going for a full meal with heavy appetizers? What does your menu look like?
We are planning to do our own music and just have a friend “manage” the music. What is the best music streaming service to use for a wedding? Preferably something that I can make a playlist and will...
I have a question. My family is very close, so I could ask them but I figured easier to get a group opinion. My family and I used to sing a certain song in the car all the time, it became our family...
Anyone out there having a small wedding? We aiming for 70- 75ish people. While I’m happy with they amount of people, I’m worried it won’t be enough people to keep the vibe up/dance floor going? Am I...
Our wedding is taking place at 2PM at our church and the reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. I'm guessing the reception won't last much longer than 2 hours or so. We are expecting...
Any suggestions!? I’ve seen ideas on Pinterest of games or something of this sort… we’re not having alcohol/dancing bc of cultural opinions (which is perfect with me) but I want to make sure to have a...
Hi everyone! I am looking for some opinions and advice! My wife and I (we eloped October 2022, having a family/friend celebration and vow renewal on our 1st anniversary) are keeping thing budget...
Hi there guys! Has anyone ever had the ceremony and the reception on different days? I’d love to hear the stories!!!
Hello Ladies I'm having a non traditional destination wedding. My fiancé and I are having some technicalities but not to many, it's helping with the stress, pressure, and we're not the traditional...
So, since I haven’t been to very many weddings I have been watching the show Four Weddings and I’ve noticed most brides have cocktail hour space separate from the actual reception space. Is this ideal...
Wondering if anyone has tried to get rid of their wedding date so they could book a preferred venue and was successful at doing so ?
My died passed away 10 years ago, and my brother will be the one walking me down the aisle. At the reception, I’m not sure if I want to have a dance with my brother or my mom, or possibly both. FH...
I am seeing different open bar calculators. Some say 50% wine, 25% beer, 25% liquor. Some say 25% wine, 25% beer, 50% liquor. Our wedding is May 28 in a warm climate. That is the Sunday of memorial...
I am debating having a Mariachi group play for an hour at my wedding during dinner. I am half Mexican so this would really honor my heritage. My grandpa was also a singer in a tejano band back in the...
Let me preface this by saying upfront: we ARE having a chocolate fountain and (in the spirit of kindness!!) I am not asking for opinions on the fountain itself. It's included in our catering contract,...
Funny story, when my friend got married a few years back, the truck carrying her wedding cake broke down and the air conditioner stopped working! The cake melted and looked messy and unrecognizable...
Hello everyone!!! So we are having a buffet at our wedding and our buffet will consist of: 2 meats - (pulled pork & hamburger steak), 3 sides - (mashed potatoes/gravy, mac & cheese and green...
So, I have already asked 3 people to be in my wedding. Future SIL, cousin and friend. Initially didn’t have my older girls in it (****) because my fiancé sounded like he didn’t want his two boys and...