Wedding Reception
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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...
My fiancé and I will be getting a smaller gluten free wedding cake from a local bakery for ourselves and the other gluten free guests. This will be the cute/display cake. Then we are going to order...
What are some unique wedding ideas to make your reception fun? I’m also Hispanic so maybe something related to that?
Our venue only allows acoustic music. For those that have been to this wedding, was it fun and how did the vibes feel? Ours will be an outdoor, backyard vibe with 50-60 people.
We are having a get tatted like the bride and groom table with temporary tattoos very similar to two our of tattoos the one on my wrist and the one on his. What do you think is the best way to go...
My ceremony and reception are in the same place, a venue four blocks from the riverside. I was thinking walking down to the riverside would for our wedding party/couples photos during cocktail hour....
My dad passed away two years ago and my uncle is walking me down the aisle. I would like to have a father daughter dance in memory of my dad . I don’t know what song for us to dance to? Any...
I personally dislike it, but I want to hear other bride-to-be's opinions.
My fiancé and I are DIYing our music playlists for our wedding and a family member got in my head saying that slow songs aren't necessary for the reception. I'm wondering if anyone else shares the...
I keep going back and forth on the seating chart list. It is less stress for me to not to do a seating chart but only do a seating chart for our parents and bridal party. Everyone else can be open...
Who will clear the dinner dishes away from the guest tables at a buffet style reception if there is no wait staff?
Hello! I need ideas for reception food I'm having my reception about 5 or 6.
Help!! Yesterday was our wedding. It was beautiful and exactly like we planned it, and it had been planned in just 4 months! The food was great, the DJ was great, and I keep hearing great things. My...
