Discussions from Wedding Reception

I'm having a wedding next fall, and plan to have the reception early afternoon-midday due to needing to have an early ceremony within my church. I'm aiming to have it at a brewery, have a live band,...

Anyone know how to set up a virtual tip jar for a bartender? The bartender does not have venmo or paypal. He is being paid x amount plus tips, but no one carries cash anymore. We thought the virtual...

Are you banning any songs or artists? If so, which ones? We’re there any “inappropriate” songs played at other weddings you have attended and did the guests care?

My dad and I are super close. For the longest time I thought of Ancona to “Cinderella” by Steven Curtis Chapman. But I’m not sure anymore. As I have gotten older I have realized my dad isn’t just my...

What is everyone’s thoughts on disposable heavy duty plastic plates and flatware? I was not a fan but now I’m starting to think it won’t be so bad and it’s more cost friendly.

Hi everyone, We just consulted with a caterer, who talked to us about offering 1 vs 2 entrees for dinner. They suggested a grilled marinated chicken entree with green beans and mashed potatoes. We...

How much time does a bride and groom really get to themselves during the reception to eat?? Do they even get enough time to eat and relax or is it basically nonstop because everyone wants a chance to...

Did everyone make a list of songs or are you letting the DJ be in charge of this with some guidance from you?

We are having our favorite Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods for our wedding. Not really our cultural background by blood but that's how we're rolling. Our friend group and some of family is...

Hi! My fiancé and I are having our wedding at a winery in a rustic yet elegant barn. Now, we’re trying to figure out whether to go with a highly rated BBQ caterer or a more formal (and highly rated)...

We're about 6 weeks out and are still waiting to do our tasting. I don't like leaving things to the last minute, so I wanted to get all the paper products taken care of. We're having a buffet dinner....

Hi everyone, I have a couple tricky questions about everyone's favorite issue: The bar. After an earlier discussion here we've decided to do a hosted bar for the entire reception (5 hours) of beer...

My fiancé and I decided on no assigned table seating for our reception. I figured we’re all adults here and can sit ourselves. I’ve never been a fan assigned seating it weddings I’ve been to because...

I have 6 bridesmaids & 2 MOHs; what are your thoughts on doing a group entrance to save time? Bridesmaids walk in together, MOHs a walk in together, etc

I've always wanted our first dance to be surrounded by our loved ones holding sparklers. However, we're getting married outside in a city park and we're having a huge drought so the city said no to...

Help I need a stepfather/stepdaughter song that isn’t too sentimental but isn’t to fast! My stepdad and I use to have a rough relationship and now he is like a dad to me! Thank you!

So I’m not able to have alcohol at my wedding because I do not have the extra money in my budget to pay the bartender fee due to the venue not having a liquor license (so they have to have a licensed...

Yet another bar crisis! I've been searching through the forums trying to find other brides who have the same issue, but have yet to find someone in quite the same situation so here it goes... We're...

What foods have been your favorite that you still remember as a guest? What foods did you hate?

I hate both and so does fiance. Between the two of we can count on one hand the number of family/friends who drink either of those options, even in a pinch when nothing else is available. Since they...