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Let’s get the party started! It’s time to celebrate with the people you love most, and we’re here to help you choose the best venue, pick a perfect menu, and fine-tune the timeline so your wedding reception is totally seamless – and totally unforgettable. Raise a glass to the newlyweds!

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11 Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas Your Guests Will Thank You For
Favors
Want to kick off your festivities with wedding welcome bags? These clever ideas will be appreciated by out-of-town guests and locals alike.
51 Wedding Masks for Everyone on Your Guest List
Favors
Wedding masks are sure to be the top accessory for 2020 events. We found options for every style and personality.
9 Latin American Wedding Traditions Couples Need to Know
Speeches & Traditions
Learn more about these rich Latin American wedding traditions, from padrinos to el lazo, and many more.
Jumping The Broom: Meaning, History and Tradition
Speeches & Traditions
The jumping the broom tradition has many years of history. Learn more about jumping the broom here.
14 Reception Entertainment Ideas for a COVID Wedding
Wedding Reception
From live artists to comedians, magicians and games, couples are finding creative (and safe!) ways to entertain their guests during COVID-era weddings.
20 Naked Wedding Cakes That Are Better Without Frosting
Cake & Desserts
This unique cake style isn't going away anytime soon. Check out these naked wedding cake ideas and tips to decide if the trend is right for you.
How Wedding Food & Drink are Being Adapted for COVID
Food & Beverage
For weddings taking place amid the pandemic, caterers are finding creative ways to serve up COVID-friendly appetizers, drinks, entrées and dessert safely without sacrificing deliciousness.
27 Winter Wedding Cakes That Aren't Red and Green
Cake & Desserts
There are so many ways to decorate your wedding cake for the season without going overboard on holiday colors and details. These winter wedding cake ideas are festive yet stylish.
10 Wedding Venues in San Antonio for Any Budget or Style
Places to Celebrate
No matter your style or budget, there are plenty of photo-worthy wedding venues in San Antonio and beyond to choose from.
27 Clever Signature Wedding Drink Names
Food & Beverage
If you're a cocktail-loving couple, one of your favorite parts of planning is sure to be nailing down your cocktail menu and, of course, those unique signature wedding drink names.
The Best Wedding Cake Flavor Combinations
Cake & Desserts
Wondering what the tastiest wedding cake flavors are? From Caramel Apple to Cookies & Cream, discover the perfect flavor for your wedding.
The 18 Best Black Wedding Cakes to Wow Your Guests
Cake & Desserts
No Plain Jane desserts here. These unexpectedly stunning black wedding cake designs will take everyone by surprise in the best way.
How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech
Speeches & Traditions
A flawless maid of honor speech can't be hastily written on your phone at the reception—it takes time and a lot of practice. Here's how to write a maid of honor speech that will garner a standing ovation.
The 12 Best Places to Elope in the U.S.
Places to Celebrate
If an elopement is more your style, check out the best places to elope in the U.S., from beaches to mountains and more.
7 Ways to Make Hand Sanitizer Look Cute for a COVID Wedding
Favors
Practicing good hand hygiene is just one of the safety measures couples and their guests should take. Here’s how to create a hand sanitizing station at your wedding that’s both useful and stylish.
16 Black Couple Wedding Cake Toppers to Personalize Your Cake
Cake & Desserts
Looking for a wedding cake topper that looks like you and your spouse-to-be? Here are some of our favorite Black wedding cake toppers.