Wedding Reception
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We are one month out from my daughter's wedding. I just became aware of several guest and one groomsman's food allergies. We planned for all the food allergies/restrictions we were aware of: 95% of...
Hi, I'm seeing if anyone can make any recommendations for a DJ and venue coordinator?
Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...
I'm having trouble trying to figure out a seating chart. We are having 4 long tables that are end to end banquet tables with 15 chairs on each side. Do I assign by row? Do I split each long table in...
I am in the land of confusion and trying to finalize my seating chart to send off to the woman we met through our florist who will be making the seating chart mirror for us. My issue and that I am...
I'm working on my seating chart. It's way more complicated than I imagined. Since guest spend most of their time at the table, I want people to sit with people they know and are comfortable with. With...
I’m having major anxiety about the seating chart, we’ll have about 60-65 people. I can’t seem to figure out if I should hand write or order something off of Etsy! If you did hand write, what should I...
Hi! Just wondering how others have planned out their seating charts for their reception. We’re having a formal attire, adults only event and I’m not sure how to go about the seating chart. Our tables...
Hey there! I am contemplating a destination wedding in Mexico, specifically the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.). Lots of fluffy bridal blogs and planner...
Any recommendations on QR codes for photo albums for our reception?
Hello! My family and fiancé's family are big introverts. I'm not sure if they are willing to give a formal speech/toast (also don't want to make them uncomfortable or pressure anyone to giving a...
If you are planning on doing speeches/toasts, how many people will give one? Who all is going to give a speech at your reception?
Hi everyone! I’m currently planning my own wedding in the Midwest and have a clear vision for the DIY decor and florals, but I’m struggling with the actual execution and layout. I’m looking for an...
Hi everyone! I am renting out a town hall for the reception for my August wedding. The venue has ALOT of strict rules for the safe. No helium balloons, no tape, tacks, or nails for the walls. How can...
Small wedding, want everyone to feel like family instead of separate, and love a long farmhouse table look but my venue doesn't include them. Thoughts on this style? Anyone have experience with it?...
Is there anyone marrying someone that belongs to this Fraternity? I'm trying vto figure out what they do during the reception and hoe to incorporate into my timeline
Hey there! We will be having a mother/daughter dance at my wedding and I have been having trouble finding a good mother/daughter song in Spanish. Any suggestions?’
I had my wedding and am looking for some advice about my parents and my own bummed feelings about the wedding day. One parent partied too hard at the wedding and keeps bringing up how embarrassed they...