Wedding Reception
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Hi all! What flavor cake do you plan to have at your wedding? And how do you plan to decorate it?
At our reception, my husband (the groom) will have a special dance with his daughter (my bridesmaid). What would be a good song to play for them to dance to? All of the songs suggested on the internet...
Hey ya'll....I'm kind of having a brain fart/over thinking moment. I'm getting ready to make a sign for our guest book. I'd like people to write us a short message rather than just sign their name, so...
Hey everyone, I'm getting into the wedding planning process and me and my fiancé are looking into a custom cocktail🍸. I'm wondering if anyone did a custom cocktail or mocktail? While I do the research...
Hi All! My husband and I recently eloped on our cross-country trip and now we’re trying to plan a “reception” on our 1-year anniversary, calling it our “happily ever after party.” I don’t want it to...
I'm American and my husband to be is Jamaican. We are getting married in Las Vegas and I'm trying to incorporate cuisine that he would like also. I came up with Bamama Breeze. There are going to be...
Hello, my fiancé and I are thinking of using heavy duty plastic plates instead of using china rental. Our caterer quoted us $600 just for china plates rental, we’re hoping to just use that...
One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is determining what food will be served. I am curious to know how everyone selected their meal options and who catered your wedding? I also...
How much did you pay per person for your hors d'oeuvres? Trying to get quotes and I want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off lol I realize it'll be different in various geographic regions.
Does anyone know of a website that will show you how your table linens and decor will look when it's put together? I'm trying to imagine what my setting will look like with centerpieces by drawing it....
Hello! We are having a small wedding with a maximum of 40 people. I'm thinking I would like to do one long banquet table but I'm having a hard time with the seating chart. Do the bride and groom sit...
Okay so our reception is outdoors on a lanai over looking Jacksonville Beach the end of March early April. Do you think I need heaters? It could be low 60s worst case scenario high 50s. But it's...
Hello all! This is probably a silly question, but I cannot come to a conclusion on what to do about my dang water glasses!! We are having a self-serve water station at the reception, but the water...
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...
What is everyone doing for place cards at dinner?! I've seen a lot of really fun and unique ideas, but want to see what you guys are doing!
Hi there! I was wondering if there are any brides who have either catered through Mission BBQ or if you had them cater another event. And what your experience was. I found a venue I love, but my...
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...