Discussions from Wedding Reception

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

So me and my SO are having just beer, wine and non alcoholic drinks at our wedding ( we just aren’t really big drinkers so we feel some alcohol is better then none and plus we are already spending so...

My venue charges $17-$20 pp for 3 appetizers, and $11 pp for a cheese/cracker/fruit display. Is it necessary to have both? Will guests be pissed if there’s not both and will it be...

Anyone doing a brunch wedding?🥞 What does your timeline look like? What are you doing for cake? Thanks in advance!😊

So before I get into this I know people have strong feelings against this. I'm not asking for opinions. This bartender is a friend and a very expensive bartender normally. He's giving us a great deal...

Are you picking something that is tried and true familiar or different from the rest?

How many tiers is your cake and how much are you paying for it? I am doing 3 tier cake (the 1st layer is real and the other 2 is fake, I am going to use styrofoam)