Wedding Reception
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So I am not a big dancer nor is my FH we have already decided to opt out of a DJ and have a very trusted friend run a playlist for us but as a trade off I really still want our reception to be fun and...
We are having my daughter's cocktail hour and reception in the same space. What do we do about the table settings? We were planning to have the chargers, napkins, and silverware on the tables with the...
So me and my husband technically married in august of 2022. In December we found out we were expecting after already planning a wedding ceremony for sept 2023! I have a 10 yo boy and we will have a...
Does anyone have any advice on how to calculate drinks for our afternoon outdoor summer wedding? (Mid August in the southwest suburbs of Chicago) We won't be serving alcohol, just water, tea and...
My mother and stepmother do not get along. My father doesn't think it would be a good idea for them to be seated at the same table for the reception. So am I, just supposed to throw them on to a table...
My fiancé and I are high school sweethearts and are hoping to find a meaningful first dance song that really represents our journey. We are fans of country and folk but are open to any other ideas!...
Just to be sure, do I need to count catering staff in my final headcount? I plan to include my planner, photog, officiant, DJ and bartender. But the catering contract makes no mention of their own...
The venue i want requires i use their alcohol package, i was looking at the minimum for their open bar option, its 54 per person for 5 hours. i saw from the catering company they also offer alcohol...
So for our reception I wanted to do different candles as centerpieces instead of flowers. Our wedding will be smaller 40 guests, it’ll be a beach wedding and the ceremony will be at 6. The Reception...
Hello fellow people in love I am finding it difficult on how to ask venues if they are LGBTQIA+ friendly. I don't want to be lied to because I am a potential customer of their business, but we also...
Anyone know what dance works for "Storybook Love" from Princess Bride? It's much slower than most ballroom dances, which is tripping me up when trying to decide what dance to teach my fiancé.
I am very curious why these days a lot of wedding have this performance like aspect to them. Brides and grooms feel the need to put on dance/musical performances to entertain the crowd. Then, it...
What will you be offering your guests to eat for them to pick from? Will you have it served buffet style, plated or something else?
Help!! What are good songs for bride and groom to dance with the In-Laws too?
Hello! I saw a picture of an area rug as a dance floor on the sand. Has anyone tried this or think it’s a good idea? thanks
Hey guys, So I’m looking into non traditional wedding dancing as I feel awkward doing a traditional first dance. Is there anyone here that has does this or any recommendations?
We were planning to do BBQ for our Reception. But I didn't think my 2 friend who are vegetarian would come from out of state...and they are kind of "foodies", she definitely is. I do not want to serve...
I need help with items to do for cocktail hour!! - we will be having bbq at our reception! I have no clue what to do for something small and budget friendly. Any suggestions?
Hey guys! My fiancé and I are getting married at a church and then the reception is at a different location. We were planning on having bubbles for everyone when we exit the church for a picture, but...
Hi all! My fiancée and I are very excited to be getting married in October 2024! I'm a bit conflicted about "our" song and if we should dance to it or not at our wedding. It's "Hopeless Wanderer" by...