Discussions from Wedding Reception

Our venue contacted us today to let us know there will be a group tasting next Wednesday. However, since there are so many options on the menu the tasting is limited to chef options. Totally...

My fiancé and I wanted to save some money and just create a playlist for the night instead of hiring a DJ. We will have all the proper sound equipment with microphone for the speeches and have a...

Earlier today I read an article in how a bride saved money on her wedding by having her wedding guests pay for their food. Is that something to anyone else would consider? Or do you think it’s rude to...

Hi everyone, So I am having an issue deciding to use real plate or disposable for my wedding. It is stressing me out because to use real plates I'm looking to add on about 1,400 (not including extra...

Although we'd love not to have kids, we have 4 of our own and most of our guests are family, meaning, potential babysitters will be at our wedding as well!! My questions is... if you're having kids at...

So, I haven’t seen this on any discussion forum lately and I’m wondering how some others would feel about it. We are having a small wedding with about 50 guests. About half of which are immediate...

I want to do a DJ, but I’m having a small wedding with mostly older guests in a smaller room. I don’t know if a DJ is necessary but I want it to be a fun party feel for guests and us.

Me and my fiance plan to do a first look and photos of us and the wedding party before the ceremony. Our Ceremony is at 6 and we plan for it to be short and simple and then go straight into the...

Hi guys! I'm planning a carnival themed wedding and need advice about my timeline/dinner. We're having a taco bar, carving station, funnel cakes, sausage bites, sliders, popcorn and cotton candy. My...

Considering doing a money dance. What are some of the songs you guys chose or are considering for yours?

My husband and I were married in August 2019 in a very small ceremony in Germany in his hometown. Our plan was to have an American reception on our one year anniversary in the US. COVID ruined our...

Hi there! I'm looking for an (affordable) guest book that has photo-album-type picture holders on the same pages where guests can write their well wishes. I'm concerned the double-sided tape will wear...

My husband and I would like to include a dance with our kids... We don't want to take too much time so we'd like a song that we can dance to with all 4 kids...I had ideas for individual songs but,...

My wedding party consists of 5 bridesmaids, 1 maid of honor, 1 best man and no groomsmen. The venue I am having my reception at is having a bride/groom table setup which is rectangular 6 ft long...

TLDR; What quantities should we get of fruits, veggies, cheeses, and crackers for a 3:00-4:30 pm cocktail hour with dinner served right after at 4:45 pm. A couple at our church used to cater weddings...

EDIT: Sorry I posted this in the wrong category - I'm sure that this has been posted before but I wanted to gauge people's first dance songs that are unique. I'm looking for a really romantic slower...

I have Long tables at the venue , Try to decide on decoration that going to cover 24 tables and not break the bank. Any suggestion , Looking on Pinterest the long tables have green garland and...

My family has a horrible trait of taking all favors or anything they think is “leftovers” at any party. They will even wait until the party is over and take whatever is left. Does anyone have any...

Sounds fun but I can’t help but feel embarrassed about it? Even though it’s tradition? What’s your take on it? If we do it, we will be playing fun dance music! Make it a little less awkward lol