Wedding Reception
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We have our final venue meeting in 2 weeks. what are some questions you asked or wished you had asked prior to finalizing everything? Our wedding in March 19, 2022
Hi all! My husband and I got married last year in a small, private ceremony with our church with the idea of the doing a bigger reception/party later (like 2023 maybe?) because #Covid. We’re in the...
Brides. What are you guys paying per person for your caterers? Our wedding is approx 150-175 people and seems a bit pricey. Would love some guidance! TYA
Hi everyone! We're eloping just the two of us. I was thinking about just going to a nice restaurant that evening or do some private dining somewhere on the island (Santorini)... but of course the...
I would like to honor both sets of parents during our wedding reception by displaying their wedding photos. They both had 50th wedding anniversaries during the height of COVID. I have photos of both...
Did you use round or rectangle table? If you have children, I assume they don't sit with you?
We are thinking of having a 3 tiered cake like this but only 1 layer edible. We want to have other desserts for guests such as cookies and bars. Not really interested in cupcakes. Any ideas for...
At your reception meal, what are you serving guests? How did the choice of presentation (plated vs buffet vs stations) play into the decision? Also, what are you planning to feed bridesmaids/groomsmen...
Hi all, I am going to have 18 tables at my wedding. Florists are giving me quotes for a "bunch" of eucalyptus. I need eucalyptus on each table for decor. How many bunches will be good for a wedding of...
Anniversary dance but step in for my grandpa that recently passed?
Cannot find an option to look at receptions only pricing for venues
As a guest, what specific foods and drinks have you enjoyed most that stood out from the rest as being your most favorite? Are you planning to serve any of those at your own wedding?
Has anyone done the rotary phone message guestbook? If yes what company did you use and how did you like it?
Hi all, I am struggling with our reception entrée choices. We have 5 options and can choose 3 to offer to our guests. 2 are chicken, 1 is beef (extra cost), 1 is pork chop and 1 is fish (extra cost)....
What types have you seen as a guest that you loved? Whether at cocktail hour or dinner. What options would you love to see?
Hi all, I finally decided how to handle the cake situation for my wedding! We will have a small decorated cake for the bride and groom to cut, then serve sheet cake to the guests. There will also be...
I want to have a scavenger hunt to put in our kids bags at the reception for the 6 kids we'll have at the wedding. They are all age 7-10. I didn't care for any of the ones found online and several of...
I’m planning my wedding and finally found a caterer I love. We planned out the menu as follows: Happy Hour - spinach artichoke dip with bread and fresh fruit platter with dip. Dinner - citrus herb...