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Wedding Reception

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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Dyed Fabric Favor Bags
Favors
Follow along as Brittni Mehlhoff of Paper & Stitch shows us how to make these vibrant favor bags!
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Venues for History Buffs
Places to Celebrate
We’ve scoured the country and selected some of the top wedding venues that history buffs will love.
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Venues for Art Lovers
Places to Celebrate
If you’re an artist, an art history major, or simply love visiting museums as a hobby, hosting your wedding at a venue filled with gorgeous works of art is appealing.
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Venues with Amazing Architecture
Places to Celebrate
From hotels to restaurants, wineries to historic homes and event spaces, we found a variety of architectural gems that are show-stopping wedding venues.
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Sports-Themed Venues
Places to Celebrate
From stadiums to athletic clubs, halls of fame, and more, there are many sports-themed venues around the country that are totally unique and are sure to wow your guests.
The Ultimate Wedding Cake Glossary
Cake & Desserts
Check out this glossary so you can know the ins and outs of wedding cake decor!
8 Wedding Venue Trends for 2017
Places to Celebrate
We spoke with wedding planners and venue managers to discover what the new trends in wedding venues are to help you in your search to find the right one for your wedding.
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Park Venues
Places to Celebrate
Whether you’re looking for a park venue in the mountains, by the water or with blossoming gardens, there are lots of options, all full of natural beauty.
Our Editors' 18 Favorite Historic Home Venues
Places to Celebrate
Getting married a historic home lends a vintage, nostalgic vibe to any wedding celebration.
Our Editors' 20 Favorite Zoo and Aquarium Venues
Places to Celebrate
Check out our Editors’ Picks for zoo and aquarium wedding venues.
Wedding Cake Tastings: Everything You Need to Know
Cake & Desserts
Here is everything you need to know about your wedding cake tasting.
Sample Wedding Menu: Formal
Wedding Reception
Having a formal menu for your wedding doesn't have to be boring.
Sample Wedding Menu: Classic with a Twist
Wedding Reception
If your wedding is somewhere in between a formal ballroom affair and a laid-back, countryside soirée, then this classic-with-a-twist menu might be for you.
Sample Wedding Menu: Modern
Food & Beverage
With bacon-wrapped dates, salmon sliders and truffle mac 'n' cheese, this modern, gastropub-style menu is sure to please any foodie couple.
Sample Wedding Menu: Informal
Food & Beverage
This Southern-inspired menu would be perfect for a rustic wedding. It has all the classic comfort food favorites, from BBQ chicken and grits to mac and cheese. Yuuuum!
How to Write a Funny Wedding Speech
Speeches & Traditions
You don't have to be Kristen Wiig or Chris Rock to give a toast that's hilarious. Here’s how to write a wedding speech that will get your audience laughing out loud.