Discussions from Wedding Reception

HI everyone! What did everyone do for their reception welcome table? And how did you decorate it? We wanted something a little unique, besides your typical pictures/guest book I would love to hear...

Hi everybody!! We are working on timeline for our wedding, so this is kind of a two part question! I am thinking a 3 pm start time for ceremony, then not eating dinner until 5:30. This would give us a...

Ok this is gonna sound super stupid but we can’t decide between a first dance song. I’m back and forth between I don’t dance by lee Brice and our house by Crosby stills Nash and young. Fiancé loves...

I'm interested to hear how people have marked out those with allergies or dietary restrictions to the catering staff as part of their table settings? I've heard a lot of people use coloured stickers...

Hello, My fiance and I are planning on the family style reception food. We didn't know this was an option until our coordinator gave us the option. She said it's typically a big hit bc each table will...

I've asked this before but the situation has gotten so much worse. Long story, sorry. Our divorced parents HATE each other. Like ready to draw weapons kind of loathing. My Husband's parents have been...

What is everyone's last dance song? I think we are doing piano man by Billy Joel

I'm trying to decide how many appetizer platters to get for my wedding. Our total guest number right now is 140 including bridal party. The appetizers would be out while pictures are being taken. One...

I was very set on doing the dollar/money dance at our wedding (or something of that sort) because I have a lot of men in my family and his that I would love to share a dance with. However, his family...

If your caterer is not staying the entire night, what do you plan to serve, if you are? Fast food delivery (Chikfila catering, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Dominos, etc)? Or something else entirely?

So my FH and I aren't religious. He grew up Mormon, but left the church at 22. His parents, 2 sisters, and grandparents are Mormon. His two brothers and their families aren't. My side of the family...

So my wedding is less than 2 months away. We are doing buffet, had our tasting, picked our food but now I’m 2nd guessing. The plan for mains was a Vegetarian Lasagna, wine braised short ribs and a...

Hey folks!! I LOVE hearing about different cake flavors!! I used to work at a bakery making wedding cakes and goodies so I love hearing about new or different flavors. Here’s the lowdown on my ideas...

FSIL asked me if her husband (FH's brother / best man) is required to give a speech and it got me thinking, who should we have give speeches? My dad has said he wants to give a speech but so far he is...

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I had a cake tasting today with a local baker that makes really beautiful cakes. The tasting was a little non-standard because of COVID. The baker made us a to go box that...

Hello all, Looking for opinions from people regarding divorced parents who never re-married. My father has a partner but my mom doesn't. Is it still appropriate to have my mom and dad be introduced...

Hi Ladies! We're getting down to the wire and I need to submit my finalized playlist to my DJ by Friday 5/7 (low-key freaking out over here). As far as all the special dances (father daughter, first...

Trying to figure out how to manage our reception next summer and balance all of our guests. Background info: my father is a southern baptist preacher and very against both drinking and dancing. Vast...

So excited! Just booked our wedding/reception venue for 2023. Yes, I know it's 2 years away, but when you live in a beach town ya gotta get a jump on all the destination wedding peeps. The BEST part...

Our wedding is this upcoming October at a beautiful outdoor pavilion. I expect the weather to be mild. My dilemma is, what do I do for a cake or dessert table? I'm concerned how guests will feel if...