Discussions from Wedding Reception

I've seen threads for this before, but haven't found them very helpful. What I'm looking for are songs that don't have references to breaking up, other lovers, things like "this time". There's a few...

I’m 4 weeks away from my wedding date and I’m having major regrets about my venue. I’m doing a station style reception. My venue is mostly indoor with a nice outdoor terrace facing the river. I have...

Hi guys! I am getting married next month and I really need some suggestions! My dad passed away 3 years ago. I decided to dance with my older sister but I need some help picking a song for us to dance...

I have about 75 people coming to my wedding reception. One place that I was looking to get food from does catering. Their trays of food serve 10-12 people. How many trays should I order of food to...

I need some ideas for the reception entrance, I'm not sure what song would be good for the parents to enter with. I've googled, but most songs are like father/daughter or mother/son songs. What did...

My friend gave me permission to share the story of her wedding here: - Power went out 5 minutes into the reception, and never came back on. The generator caught on fire when they tried to use it so we...

My reception area will be flipped during the cocktail hour (the cocktail "hour" will only be half an hour and then we will be sending people inside to be seated for dinner). I am going to have drinks...

So my daddy passed last year, the plan was to get married after I finished school.(I’m 32 and in nursing school). Me and my fiancé have both lost our dads and I have no idea what to do.

We’re considering renting a mobile bar like those little converted campers for our cocktail hour and reception. I had no clue until we started to inquire about them that we had to supply the alcohol....

Hey all! I wanted to pay it forward and share venue prices I have found in NJ and surrounding areas during my search. I always see people asking for venues so I wanted to share what I have so far....

Hello! So my dad and I always had a very rocky relationship. We were working things out and getting to a better place but he now has Alzheimer’s. He mostly knows who I am or at least that I’m his...

My father and I are huge Elvis fans!! He raised me on Elvis! I even have a TCB tattoo. I got engaged earlier this year on his front porch. So it’s only natural that I want an Elvis song to dance with...

My father and I are in a much better place now. In fact, he’s now walking me down the aisle when just last year I wasn’t going to have either of my parents attend due to longstanding issues. Anyways,...

Hello everyone I just got married on July 27, and the day was beautiful, the ceremony was perfect, but our reception was not. It felt un organized because we were ahead of schedule my photographer was...

Hey you’ll hey!!! Where can I find printed place cards?

After 18 years of being together me and my boyfriend are finally getting married. He has raised my 3 kids that entire time. I am doing a dance with the 3 of his boys and he would like to dance with my...

Would it be tacky to offer my macrame centerpieces for sale to reception guests with all proceeds going to the bride and groom? I'm the mother of the groom. Just want to ask here befits presenting it...

Hi all 🤗😊 I want to get married next year 2020. I'm on a budget and need opinions. Is it better to get a venue that has everything included or is it too expensive? I found a venue for $2,000...

I am struggling to find songs for our BP and us to walk into our reception. I want something fun and upbeat. I’m more into pop/r&b while my FH is into hard rock/metal/and some rap. I needdd help....

I wasn’t sure if going into the reception we also should account for the officiant. Are you guys including the officiant for the reception count or do officiants typically just leave after the...