Discussions from Wedding Reception

Hi all! My FI and I were planning an destination wedding in Aruba but the cost was basically the same as a wedding in NJ where were from. We’re thinking about doing a wedding in Vegas. The...

We have 65 guests over 21. Our 'Signature drink' is 1/4th wine, 3/4ths hot apple cider. The caterer asked me how much mulled wine to make [in gallons] and I have no idea. We have a beer and wine bar....

Hi! I need input/creative ideas for an open bar accounting situation. We are so fortunate that our reception venue will only charge us the open bar cost for adults over 21 that drink (we will not be...

I'm still tossing around the options for whether or not to dance with my Dad at my reception. I'm pretty sure he's coming bc he got fitted for a tux but we have a strained relationship and we don't...

Hi there. We’re having a Black Tie Optional reception with plated dinner and I have a specific etiquette question about our place settings. The dinner is as follows:-Fresh artisan breads with...

Hey everyone! So my wedding day didn't go as planned. My Grandmother had, what we now know to be, a mini stroke in the church after the ceremony and receiving line had ended and we were preparing to...

What are we doing to find an MC if we don’t want a full blown DJ? We will have speakers and microphones and a laptop for any music we want so don’t really feel the need for a DJ. We also aren’t big...

What designs are you interested in? What flavors are you planning to serve?

Is it weird I asked my sister to step in for my deceased father for the father daughter dance?

My FH wants a dry wedding, and I do not. To compromise, we floated the idea of serving wine as our only alcohol. Thoughts on this?

Does anyone have experience with an all-inclusive resort venues for $40k or less for 100 people? I would prefer to stay with a trustworthy chain like Hilton or Marriott. Reaching out to EVERY...

We are expecting around 120 people at our wedding. We want to get kegs and then buy red and white bottles of wine from Aldis. Any idea how many kegs and bottles of wine to get? I'm cool having wine...

I'm thinking of putting marshmallow fondant on our wedding cake. I've never tried fondant before, so I don't know what to expect. Do you guys like it? Can you describe it to me, please? It's it good...

This is something that I am REALLY struggling with. Our wedding is not until June of 2024 so we have a little time to iron it out. We provided a rough # to our venue and I realize that it doesn't need...

I am planning a wedding for Sept 2024. I lost my mom to cancer in 2019. I always dreamed of dancing a song with her when I get married and still want to do so while holding her picture. Can anyone...

If you're familiar with this tradition (the Czech/Polish dance, not the grand entrance of the bridal party), what would you say is the minimum number of participants that we would need in order for it...

I am looking to get some advice on when is the optimal time to look for a dress for my situation. My wedding is in April 2025. I am currently expecting and my due date is September 15. I was...

Hi everyone! What is everyone's thoughts on a donut wall or donut display? The ones I've seen at a couple weddings have looked a bit tacky so I would love your honest input please!

My fiancee wants to dance with his grandma but we can't figure out a song, needs to be country. Thanks