Discussions from Wedding Reception

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for wedding venues in New Jersey or New York for Spring 2026 that can accommodate 150-175 guests. One specific detail that’s really important to me is...

Hi! I've got an etiquette question. I'm planning a wedding in my hometown, and have so many family friends. I also have a large extended family and a 12-person bridal party, most of whom have spouses...

My uncle and my mom are walking me down the aisle as my father passed away 14 years ago. Any recommendations on what to dance to. My uncle has been a father figure for me my entire life. Thanks in...

Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...

Until last week, I was super excited about my son's wedding. Now, I'm dreading it. It's a big wedding over 200 guests. However, I will be the only one from my son's side at the reception. My...

Hi all! New here but I have a question. During the reception I want the photos the photographer is taking to be on a display for the guests.. but also to have added in random ones from the past.. that...

Is anyone playing any games at reception? I want to make it more fun!

What do y'all think of having casino gaming tables at the reception? Not many of our guests are big dancers; they'll sit and appreciate music, but not dance. Plus, all of my finance's family members...

So we are not having an open bar at our wedding. We will be either doing a BYOB or purchesing all of the alcohol our selfs and having the ones who plan on drinking pay us per drink. If we buy them our...

We have some games picked out to play at the reception. (Already married, big reception in about a month.)I'm struggling with when to do them. When guests arrive, they will also have a Wedding...

Hi! One of the venues I am considering consists of various cabins on a lake. The venue is very DIY. The only upfront cost would be to rent all of the cabins for the entire weekend. My question is,...

Where are my ladies with musical talents that will be performing at their wedding??? I've been a singer my whole life and my FH always talks about how he loves hearing me sing. So I decided to do a...

Looking for modern rap or pop songs for our grand entrance song from 2020s

Are you doing something unique and fun for a guest book? What are some of the best ideas you have seen?

Looking for places that sell bulk flatware at decent prices. We need about 120 sets of gold flatware for our reception. Any recommendations?

Hi, This is my first post. My fiance and I recently got engaged. We've been together for nearly 11 years (we were high school sweethearts). We're planning on having our wedding in the fall of 2026 but...

Which seating arrangement are you choosing for your wedding: a sweetheart table (just you and your new spouse) or a head table (you, your new spouse, and wedding party members)? Or maybe even a...