Discussions from Wedding Reception

How much does everyone plan on spending for a wedding cake?

Hello, We are having a guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour prior to the DJ taking over after cocktail hour. We are doing a first look so we can attend cocktail hour. I would love to have our...

I can't decide-- is one more comfy? Does one look better to you?

I know the DJ plays/picks a majority of the music but some songs they might normally play, I might not be thrilled with! Any recommendations?!

Hello all! I would love some last minute advice and inspiration! My fiance’s aunt (who is a baker) was supposed to make cheesecakes for our wedding dessert (one for each table in a self-serve style...

I was planning on having goodie bags for the guests that bring children, with crayons, coloring pages and bubbles. Does anyone else think that it's a good idea?

I'm definitely going to have amaro, Grand Marnier, triple sec, campari, and fruit (probably sour cherry, blackberry, and blood orange) liqueurs. I'm also considering creme de menthe, creme de cacao,...

Hello everyone! I’m planning my intimate Yosemite National Park wedding, and I’m struggling with what’s the best option for post-ceremony picnic food for 15 people. I’m assuming we’ll do cold food...

Instead of a bouquet toss, we are tossing a stuffed cat. The catcher is the next person to get a cat. I'm trying to pick between two Queen songs: Delilah and Cool Cat. Delilah is actually about a cat....

Hi! We let the wedding party vote if they'd rather sit at tables with their significant others or if they'd rather be at the head table. It was 100% unanimous for the head table. I was surprised by...

So my wedding is in 38 days and I have to decide on reception style between East Coast/ NY style reception or traditional !?. East coast reception is were you have dancing right away after intros and...

My fiancés mother is a complete narcissist. She’s unkind, selfish and impossible to please. She raised him, but as an adult he has realized she didn’t do things out of love, but for attention or out...

Hey all, My partner and I have our reception planned in mid-July and our florist just a sent us a new estimate with a 20% increase in price from 8 months ago, attributing it to rising floral prices....

I feel like this may be a dumb question, BUT here we go anyway. Cake serving sets- necessary or no? Worth the extra expense? FH doesn't think it's worth it and thinks it's a waste of money. He doesn't...

Wanted to see if anyone has experience with cancelling their venue and either figuring something out with their venue manager (cancel without a big penalty), selling their contract on Facebook, or any...

Thinking about providing these to guests who want to take their heels of and dance during our reception. Is this expected at receptions these days? Would guests even care? Will you be providing these?...

Hey all, My now husband and I decided to tie the knot with an intimate ceremony last summer, but we still have a big reception planned this summer to celebrate with all our friends and extended family...

My fiancé and I desperately need help picking out a garter toss. Please list what songs you used!