Discussions from Wedding Reception

What do you think? Do wedding need to have alcohol? Why or why not? Full disclosure-I'm having a full open bar at FH's behest.

We had 85 guests (with maybe 10 who don’t drink or are not of drinking age/pregnant/breast feeding). Our final folio came from the catering came back as 160 cocktails and 15x 1.5L bottles of wine (120...

Hello! Does anyone have any brunch ideas for a reception that starts before 1pm? I know I want bottomless mimosas, tea, coffee, etc. As well as finger breakfast items like cinnamon rolls, muffins,...

My wedding is still 2 years out but I’m trying to get the creative ideas flowing, what are the best guest favors that people will actually enjoy receiving?

I’m getting married Saturday, and have had 10 guests cancel this past week (6 in just the past 2 days). Has anyone else been absolutely shocked by high rates of last minute cancellations? It’s...

Where do vendors usually sit during dinner service? Our photographer, his assistant, DJ and MC will all be requiring meals but I have no idea where they sit usually!

Just how many of you left out the bouquet toss nor wore a garter?

Hello! My fiance and I found a beautiful venue at a private club that's been around for 90 years. The only problem is no contract will be provided. Do you think it's safe to move forward? I have seen...

Hi! My wedding 5/20/2022. And my fiancee and I were really planning on doing a diy polaroid Photobooth but I really have wanted a glam Photobooth. The company I reached out to and found that do it...

Hi ! I wanted to see if anyone has ever had a buffet style wedding without a seating chart ? I need help! Thank you!

Our coordinator has said there will not be room to use chargers if we want to put 10 people at a 72'' round but every planning tool I look at online indicates there is room? Has anyone used 13''...

Hi all , my venue is only providing 72 inch round tables. i have one family with four who are elderly and immunocompromized. Will this look too wierd ?

My original plan was to order escort cards that were color coded to each guest's dinner selection. However, our reception venue requires place cards with some kind of indication of each guest's dinner...

So I am torn. When I think about the idea of people getting up to give speeches, it does not make me excited. I just want to eat pizza and cake, drink, and dance with the people I love the most. I...

Hello! I’m getting married in April 2022 and I need help creating a reception timeline that includes; the bridal entrance, first dance, parents dance, toast, cake cutting, garter/bouquet toss AND all...

I know the band vs DJ discussion has been played out on these forums before, but I can’t find anything post-covid! We have found a DJ that is excellent for $2,300. We also found a fantastic...

Has anyone already done this? I looked for a few options on google but since our wedding is in Colombia, I haven’t been able to find this option with my wedding planner. If you had this fun option (or...

I’m close to my dad but we never went to any kind of father daughter dances when I was growing up. We’re both very awkward and my dad isn’t a fan of dancing. Same situation with FH and his mom. Is it...

Our wedding is just over 2 weeks away!!! Our reception venue has a patio area with fire pits and lounge furniture that overlooks the city skyline, and I’m debating whether we should get some throw...

Hi to my wedding wire family this is a two for 1 😂😂😂 ok. Now in 2 days I will be turning 50ty and in 16 more days I will be getting married as well. So if most of you may not know how we got to our...