Discussions from Wedding Reception

My reception area will be flipped during the cocktail hour (the cocktail "hour" will only be half an hour and then we will be sending people inside to be seated for dinner). I am going to have drinks...

So my daddy passed last year, the plan was to get married after I finished school.(I’m 32 and in nursing school). Me and my fiancé have both lost our dads and I have no idea what to do.

I would love to have a custom cake topper for my reception but I don't know where to start...my fiancé and I will have been together for 14 years by the time our wedding rolls around next Halloween,...

We’re considering renting a mobile bar like those little converted campers for our cocktail hour and reception. I had no clue until we started to inquire about them that we had to supply the alcohol....

Hey all! I wanted to pay it forward and share venue prices I have found in NJ and surrounding areas during my search. I always see people asking for venues so I wanted to share what I have so far....

Hello! So my dad and I always had a very rocky relationship. We were working things out and getting to a better place but he now has Alzheimer’s. He mostly knows who I am or at least that I’m his...

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

My father and I are huge Elvis fans!! He raised me on Elvis! I even have a TCB tattoo. I got engaged earlier this year on his front porch. So it’s only natural that I want an Elvis song to dance with...

My father and I are in a much better place now. In fact, he’s now walking me down the aisle when just last year I wasn’t going to have either of my parents attend due to longstanding issues. Anyways,...

Hello everyone I just got married on July 27, and the day was beautiful, the ceremony was perfect, but our reception was not. It felt un organized because we were ahead of schedule my photographer was...

Hey you’ll hey!!! Where can I find printed place cards?

Our cocktail hour will be in the courtyard of a brewery and we want it to be fairly low-key and fun. I like the idea of having some games for people who want to do something other than stand around...

After 18 years of being together me and my boyfriend are finally getting married. He has raised my 3 kids that entire time. I am doing a dance with the 3 of his boys and he would like to dance with my...

Would it be tacky to offer my macrame centerpieces for sale to reception guests with all proceeds going to the bride and groom? I'm the mother of the groom. Just want to ask here befits presenting it...

Hi all 🤗😊 I want to get married next year 2020. I'm on a budget and need opinions. Is it better to get a venue that has everything included or is it too expensive? I found a venue for $2,000...

I am struggling to find songs for our BP and us to walk into our reception. I want something fun and upbeat. I’m more into pop/r&b while my FH is into hard rock/metal/and some rap. I needdd help....

If you had a bartender, did you pay the tip separate at a later date or did you have a jar set out for guests to tip at their discretion? Because many people don’t bring cash to open bars, did the...

I wasn’t sure if going into the reception we also should account for the officiant. Are you guys including the officiant for the reception count or do officiants typically just leave after the...

My fiance and I were going to have 5 hours of open soft bar (beer and wine) but then were told by our immediate family that that would be too much because our families tend to double fist drinks...

Okay, first, I know how many of you feel about drink tickets and say it's rude. Please know we've pretty much made up our mind based on the details below but wanted feedback on a few logistics. It...