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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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6 Details to Wrap Up At the End of a Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception
Here are six tasks to take care of immediately following the reception.
Which Unique Activity Should You Have at Your Wedding?
Wedding Reception
Slow-motion video booths, live band karaoke, giant jenga, and more! Which fun guest entertainment best fits your style?
Where Should You Sit at Your Wedding Reception?
Wedding Reception
Having trouble deciding who you should sit with? Take this quiz to help figure it out!
Which Wedding Reception Venue is Right for You?
Places to Celebrate
Find the reception venue of your dreams with this quiz!
10 Things You Don't Have to Do on Your Wedding Day
Speeches & Traditions
Your wedding day should be about you and your fiancé(e), and it's perfectly fine to break away from the standard traditions if they don't feel true to you as a couple.
The Ultimate Wedding Cake Cheat Sheet
Cake & Desserts
Everything you need to know about shopping for wedding cakes!
Easy Ways to Create a Healthier Wedding Menu
Wedding Reception
It's entirely possible to have a wedding menu that’s not only delicious, but also healthier than the norm.
10 Creative Wedding Favor Display Ideas
Favors
It's always a nice gesture to hand out favors as a way of thanking the guests who attend your wedding. Here are some of our favorite ways to display them!
Dessert Display Decorating Dos and Don'ts
Cake & Desserts
Dessert displays have been sweetening up weddings, and who can't resist them? Here are some basic decorating dos and donts you should know from WeddingWire cake bakers.
Wedding Catering Serving Styles: A Glossary
Wedding Reception
Perhaps the biggest decision you’ll make while planning your reception meal is the serving style. Check out the four most popular serving styles and what they all mean.
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Venue
Places to Celebrate
You’ll probably pay more money on your wedding venue and catering than anything else related to your wedding – so look to these categories first when trying to cut costs
 5 Things to Know Before Looking for a Venue
Places to Celebrate
Finding a wedding venue is one of the first and most important steps of planning your wedding. Make sure you can answer these questions about your vision for your wedding
What's Your Wedding Venue Style?
Places to Celebrate
Trying to pick a wedding venue but overwhelmed by all the options? Pick the word that best resonates with your wedding style.
How to Approach Your Wedding Menu Tasting Like a Foodie
Food & Beverage
Take the time to plot out your menu and even if you don’t consider yourself a foodie, for purposes of your wedding menu, we recommend thinking like one. Here’s how.
6 Photographers Share the Best Traditions From Real Weddings
Speeches & Traditions
We asked photographers to share the best traditions they’ve seen at weddings. Here's to hoping they inspire you to start your own!
14 Wedding Cakes That Will Wow You
Cake & Desserts
Check out some of our favorite wow-worthy wedding cakes to inspire your sweet tooth.