Discussions from Wedding Reception

How much is everyone spending on wedding cakes? I got a estimate for 4K and I about fell out of my chair

Venue want to increase the cost for the venue cost if we were to postpone our wedding to 2022, but does not give the option to cancel at all. Is this reasonable? We are still in the middle of a...

Hey guys! If you have divorced family members (parents/grandparents) do you go out of your way to avoid seating them with each other? I'm way ahead of time for thinking of these things, but I'm a...

We are getting married next September, it’s going to be a low key type of ordeal, like an upgraded barbecue. Is it trashy to have self serve alcohol? My plan is to get a few coolers, have mixers and...

Our venue won't let us do open plates of apps for our cocktail hour, so we are thinking of doing pre-packaged snacks and treats so that people can still graze before the plated dinner. What are some...

Here is what I have so far...Help! 1PM ceremony 115 I walk down the aisle 145-245 cocktail hour family pics and individual pics (we don’t have a bridal party) Then what? What time should dinner be?...

Hello! My fiancé and I are getting married September 24th with an evening ceremony (an under the stars sort of thing ). My question is, how do we handle the food? Since the reception wouldn't be until...

Hi! So I need some advice for my reception. I eloped last year on my original date because of covid and my husband and I are planning a reception for June 12th. Well we weren't trying to get pregnant...

We are having an outdoor backyard wedding in October with 75 guests. Any tips on planning for a potential torrential downpour ? We have a tent but we are planning outdoor ceremony. Should we spend...

Working on our playlist for the DJ.. having a hard time picking the dancing music. I’m Hispanic and my husband is African American so we’re doing both English and Spanish music. Anyone else in the...

My dad has agreed to do something silly (my dad is one of my best friends but we are not mushy folks lol) for the father-daughter dance and I wanted to do a mashup of a few songs. What's the best way...

Does anyone know who typically delivers a wedding cake? We’re planning to get a small decorative cake and then likely Costco sheet cakes to have enough for everyone. Our venue won’t be responsible for...

What were your favorites at your tastings or weddings attended in the past? What are you planning to go with?

My FH and I are huge fans of Jason Isbell and had originally settled on "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell as our first dance song. However the more I listen to it, while it always chokes me up, I have a...

I’m starting on my timeline and I’m realizing we’ll have exactly 2hrs of open dancing. I’ve heard some people having 3-4 hours so I’m thinking maybe my 2hrs won’t be enough. Here’s my timeline...let...

This is for my daughter's wedding in June.... we were originally supposed to be buffet, but...well.... Covid, so it's now plated. I understand the escort card to tell people their table. Do people...

I am struggling with how to inform my guests of what table they will be sitting at. Our ceremony and reception are taking place all at the same location. And our place is to have all the tables set up...

So I happen to have a unique situation and need suggestions for songs. My mother had a very terrible home life, and due to her age and lack of own parental support, she was unable to raise me and...

Did anyone do wedding games?

So I was was on youtube starting to think of dad and daughter dances Guys check out You will always be my baby by alan Jackson the lyrics made me cry