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wedding Reception?? ok planning a wedding reception on a tight budget what is the best type of food to serve. not really into sauage rolls etc something that looks nice but on a budget.. Any ideas would be great as i don't know where to start

Wedding Reception? My mom and I are trying to put together a menu for an hors douvers reception for my wedding. What are some good recipes that can be used? Any ideas? Thanks!

wedding reception? I have a question about my wedding reception. The place we are having it will allow anyone to bring in their own alchol if they want to. We are providing kegs of beer, wine, and wine coolers, along with pop. If the guest want to bring something in they can. Could we put something in with the invatation stating this or not. And if so how woul you word this. Thank you I didn't mean to put it on the invatation i mean put it on a seperate piece of paper and mailing it along with the invatation also we have a bartender there and a security guard there at all times.

Wedding reception? We are having a public wedding but a private by invitation only dinner reception. How can that be worded on the invitation?

Wedding/Reception? We are having a simple wedding with a fingerfood reception, however, I want it to be an elegant reception. I was wondering if anyone knew of any cute fingerfood that would be cheap to make or buy. Also, I am completely new to a wedding - I have looked on websites but nothing is really telling me anything. Can someone please tell me play by play so to speak about the ceremony - or a traditional ceremony to be more specific, and also about the reception. This is my first wedding and my parents and my fiances parents havent planned a wedding (they just had a simple one) so I am needing like a LOT of help with this. If you have great ideas and templates for programs and invitations etc etc I would LOVE for you to email me. I am so lost on this stuff. All I know is a few simple things. Only nice and respectful answers please!!! Thanks so much. May 26th 2007 is the date :)

wedding....reception....? When you get married, when during or after the reception is the bride supposed to change into a dress for when her and her groom leave?

What is a good wedding reception invitation headline for a reception days after the wedding ceremony? My fiance and I are planning to have a courthouse wedding ceremony this May with close family and friends. Then a few days later we are planning to have a huge wedding reception for everyone to come and celebrate our union. The problem is, I don't know that "correct" words or phrase to use on the wedding reception invitations without sounding offensive to those who may have not been invited to the ceremony. So, what is a good way to word my wedding reception invitations?

Wedding Reception at a hotel in san francisco japan town, how can i add subtle japanese touches to my wedding? Ok so we are planning on having our reception at the Hotel Kabuki! it was recently renovated to be very modern and even has gone green. we love the venue but did not plan on a japanese decor,and really would love to accent our wedding with the japanese theme.our food and beverages already have subtle touches we want to see it in our centerpieces, and favors , tradition, and attire. our colors are platinum ,aubergine and lavender .

How do I coordinate a wedding reception? I am having my wedding reception on June 13,2009. My Fiance and I are planning a private ceremony with only immediate family prior to this date. Because I will be already married before this date would I still do the normal wedding reception timeline for example be introduced as the Mr. & Mrs, first dance, dance with father, cake cutting , toasting, and etc....

How do you find a wedding reception venue WITHOUT a caterer? I am in Durham, North Carolina, and I am assisting in planning a wedding. The bride has selected a ceremony site AND a caterer, but no reception venue. She can't use the reception at the church because they won't allow dancing. Any idea how to locate a reception site where you can outsource the catering? Durhamites, if you know any where specific I would appreciate that, too!!

Is a destination wedding reception the same as a traditional reception? If a couple gets married far away and then has a celebration back at home later, are the activities pretty much the same as a traditional wedding reception? First dance, champagne toast, cutting the cake, father/daughter dance, bouquet & garter toss, and so on? What are normal activities for a formal destination wedding celebration?

How do I plan a wedding reception for my friend? My best friend is getting married in March. They are going out of state for the ceremony and it will be just be the 2 of them. I would like to throw them a reception when they get home. How do I plan a reception for my best friends' wedding?

How to word a wedding reception invitation? We are planning on getting married in Jamaca in September and when we get back we want to put on a wedding reception at my mothers house in October. Actualy, my new husband will be 40 too. So I need some ideas of how to word the invitations. Please help.

How to plan a wedding reception at my church? I have plans to have a wedding reception (due to budgeting) at my church but the only thing is that I have know idea on the type of entertainment to provide. There is absolutely no alcohol and dancing at my church so what exactly is there to do besides toasting, speeches, and cake cutting? Please help!

I am having my wedding reception in a picnic pavilion and I need creative ways to make it pretty. HELP!? The wedding is in October, we are planning on having some delicious kabobs barbecued on the premises. Some fruit kabobs as well, and other various dishes that still need to be decided. There will already be a cake reception at the location of our wedding so the dinner reception does not need to be very fancy, I just really need some ideas as to how it could look pretty. Colors are grey, pink and white.

What are some good wedding reception venues in Saskatoon? My fiance and I are planning to get married in Saskatoon which is where he is originally from, having grown up in Alberta i have no idea what Saskatoon has to offer when it comes to things such as places to hold a wedding reception, or even where it would be best to get a cake. Any help at all would be great because i`m completely lost. Thanks.

What are some affordable wedding reception places in Maryland? Me and my fiance are getting married and are on a TIGHT budget but we still want a nice wedding, does anyone know of an affordable place in the anne arundel county/baltimore area that we could have the reception at and possibly the ceremony? Also any affordable outdoor places as well...I'd love to have it done outside.

What are some good activities for a wedding reception? Im having a wedding reception on a Saturday night from 8-11, that is kind of late for kids but I am allowing them there, there will be some drinking, not alot(hopefully). Alot of the guests dont know one another and I am hoping to have something going on that will let everyone get aquainted. Also, the wedding is a private wedding, only bride and groom so noone will be at that. Any ideas? Please!

How can I incorporate Russian cuisine into my wedding reception? I was born in Russia, and so was all my family. However, it seems like most wedding reception halls serve either Italian or "continental" food. It is pretty important to me to incorporate part of my culture into the wedding. How can I do that without having my mom cook for the entire wedding?

How much meat for our wedding reception? We are having a casual wedding in July with a barbeque reception. We are expected around 80 people (around 15 children). We are planning to serve BBQ spare ribs, BBQ chicken, and baked ziti for main dishes. (Hot dogs for the kids.) How many slabs of ribs, lbs of boneless chicken, and lbs of pasta do you think will be necessary?

What wedding theme is appropriate for a reception area with a Lighthouse? Our wedding reception will take place in a garden with a light house and an over looking lake area, what do you think is suitable wedding theme and color motif?

Outdoor wedding reception venues from Topeka to Manhattan, KS and towns in between? I am looking for wedding reception venues from Topeka to Manhattan and towns in between, but am having trouble finding anything. I am especially looking for a venue outdoors or in the country, but all info would help. By the way, is there a website resource for wedding vendors in these parts of Kansas? Thanks!

Cheap wedding reception ideas for a small wedding with mainly family? We are having a small wedding with mainly family. About 25 people total. What's the best way to have the reception? We looked at a small restaurant that mainly does functions, but it seems a bit much for just family. Any other ideas of where/how we could do it? For a dinner. Thanks.

What is your best advice for a stand-up cocktail wedding reception? We would like to do something "unique" for our wedding, and are considering a stand-up reception. The ceremony would be in the evening with the stand-up cocktail/hors d'oeurves reception to follow. What works really well with these types of parties? Do you know of any bride/wedding blogs that document this kind of reception?

What kind of wedding reception should i have? I never wanted to have a big wedding so we plan on just getting married quickly in Vegas or something. But my boyfriend wants his family to come to california for a reception so what is a good place to have that? At a resturant? It wouldnt be at a house cause that just wouldnt work out.

Has anyone organised a large party, wedding reception etc where they have supplied all the booze for free? I'm planning for my own wedding reception but want it to be really informal in the style of a garden party. I want there to be a free bar where we will be supplying all the booze. Not sure whether this will be in the form of cans and bottles that people open and serve themselves or what the options are for getting an outside company in to provide bar tending services and even things like draught beer.

What are some fun wedding reception activities? Fiance and I are getting married at the end of June this year. The wedding is in a local park, and we have reserved inside and outside spaces. The reception is going to be small, maybe 50 people, and will be in the early afternoon. The space is small and there isn't much room for dancing after we add tables, and fiance and I don't like to dance anyway. What are some activities that we can provide for our guests? Both our families are into card and board games, but everyone we have spoken too thinks this is too nontraditional, even though we aren't having a traditional wedding.

How much does a wedding reception cost? How much should a wedding reception cost? Thats including the flowers, food, music, decor, plates, and banquet hall. This is going to be an indian style wedding (from india, not native american) Thanks!

What was your favorite food served at a wedding reception? I'm planning a wedding for October 2009 and would like to have original food available that guests will remember. What was you favorite (or even least favorite) wedding reception food?

What could I wear to a semi casual wedding reception? I'm going to a post wedding reception tomorrow. It's at 8 Pm and going be a little cool and rainy (according to the weather channel). I've never been to a semi casual reception. What would I wear? I feel weird wearing a sundress during the evening. Any suggestions?

What drinks should I offer at my wedding reception that don't require too many ingredients? I'm having a wedding reception and offering free beer and one free mixed drink or shot. After the one drink I'm going to charge $2-3 a drink. I wouldn't ask people to go in their pockets but all my family is drinkers and I can't afford them. Anyway I'm trying to think of drinks that don't require too many different ingredients. Just basics like vodka, gin, or some brandy's. I don't know. Anyone have any suggestions?

Our wedding reception is a few months after our wedding, should be still do a garter and bouquet toss? We had a destination wedding on May 9th with only immediate family. We are having our official wedding reception on August 15th, I have been tossing the idea of a bouquet and garter toss around in my head, but I don't know if it would be appropriate so long after the actual wedding.

Does anyone know an affordable wedding reception venue in NJ? My fiance and I are planning to have our wedding in May 2011 but are on a very tight budget. We live in Rahway, NJ but are willing to go anywhere for a wedding reception venue if the prices are reasonable and the food is good. Does anyone have any suggestions?

What do I wear to a late august wedding reception? I'm going to my boyfriends sisters wedding, which he is in, but i'm going to the reception only. The wedding is afternoon I believe, and the reception shortly after? I'm not quite sure on exact times yet. I currently have a yellow/blue pink floral dress with a pair of pink wedges, but I'm not sure if its too bright for the reception? Or if I should look for something less bright. Help!

What are some good ideas for a wedding reception that'll only cost about 2 grand? We have less money that we'd planned to do our wedding reception with. :-( Does anyone have any good ideas? I'm looking for inexpensive fun, but not cheap and chincy. Thanks!

How informal is too informal for a wedding reception? We are having an informal, outdoor, summer wedding and reception at our home. The ceremony is at noon with an informal buffet lunch reception. Since we'd have to rent *everything* for the reception, would it be too informal to use plastic cutlery and drinking glasses that we could buy and reuse?

What would be a good Christmas card for our wedding reception caterer? Christmas is coming and I want some ideas. What would be a good type of Christmas card for our wedding reception caterer. The reception is at a hotel and he is so helpful I want to surprise him by sending him a nice Christmas card from the both of us.

Good recipes for a wedding reception? I'm trying to plan a wedding for my little sister, and we're running into some budgeting issues. I'm wondering if anyone has any creative recipes that we can prepare for the reception instead of hiring an expensive caterer. We're fairly good cooks--just not experienced with making "party" types of foods. Adding some details: There will be about 40 at the reception. I'll mostly be handling appetizers, finger foods, and deserts.

What is a Fork Buffet for a wedding reception meal? I am currently choosing the menus for our UK August wedding reception. One option is a Fork Buffet. What is this, how is it served? I assume guests serve themselves? Anyone been to a wedding where the reception meal was a fork buffet? What did you think? Thanks!

Where are some places to have a wedding reception in Janesville, Wisconsin? I'm looking for wedding reception venues in or around Janesville, Wisconsin. We have a small budget since my fiance and I are paying for the wedding ourselves, we are even considering having it on a Sunday that way the venue is cheaper. We were trying to find some other options or ideas for the reception. Any tips or ideas are appreciated.

Has anyone had or attended a wedding reception at The Isles Restaurant in Ocean Isle, NC? I am planning a beach wedding at Sunset Beach, NC and I am trying to choose a reception location. I am strongly considering The Isles Restaurant in Ocean Isle. Has anyone had or attending a reception here that would like to share their opinion of this experience.

How to rent a cooler for wedding reception? My wedding and reception is going to be at the house we are remodeling. We will not have any appliances in the house at the time of the reception. Is there any way I could rent a cooler to keep food cold?

What is the cost to have a small wedding reception in Croatia? My fiancee and I are thinking about travelling to Croatia with possible 40-50 people to have our wedding and reception. I was wondering what a fairly upscale event of this size would cost? Not outstandingly lavish but on the nicer side.

What are some unique location ideas for a wedding reception? Early planning stages for a wedding and want to do something fun for the reception. We're thinking about a picnic or backyard, but we've also considered the children's museum or a bowling alley. Any suggestions?

How far is too far to have a wedding reception from the church? The church where the wedding will be held is in a rather small town where there are not a lot of options for reception halls, and I'd rather not hold it in the church itself. The nearest larger city is twenty minutes away by highway. Is that too far to ask my guests to travel?

What variation of music is best for a wedding reception? I am planning my wedding, i would like to know peoples opinion on what kinds of music they think are appropriate for a reception. Also I'd like suggestions for what to play during the whole ceremony thing.

How much would a candy bar at a wedding reception cost for 100 people? I want to do a candy bar at my reception instead of the regular favors. Has anyone ever done this at their wedding? How much candy did you use and how much did it cost?

Any good restaurants to have a wedding reception at in Las Vegas? Im looking for a restaurant that would be good for a wedding reception. I live in Las Vegas, but if possible I would like to stay away from doing it at a hotel/casino. I dont want it to feel like a typical Las Vegas wedding. I would want the restaurant to either have a dance floor, or room to put one in, and enough room for about 60 people. Let me know any ideas or reccomendations you may have. Thanks!

At the wedding reception, which do you do first dance or eat? My fiance and I are planning our wedding and we're not sure the order of things at the reception. Upon arriving at the reception do you and your guests eat the wedding feast or dance first? I don't want people to leave before the father daughter dance, and I also don't want people to leave before the cake cutting. Im not sure which is a better choice. How do these things normally go?

What to do with a wedding reception picking cherries/country theme? I need some ideas for theme. My wedding reception will be June 6th in Lancaster, Ca. There are lots of beautiful cherry farms. Thought we'd get great pics with about 20-30 people. Having BBQ at my mom's ten acre ranch with miniature ponies. Any ideas to incorporate the cherry/country theme?

How do you drape a ceiling with fabric for a wedding reception? I would like to know for experienced wedding planners/event planners, what type of fabric,equipment and tools do you need to drape the ceiling and walls for a wedding reception or any event? I am really looking for the right fabric and what is actually keeping the draping up and swagging from the ceiling. Thanks

Any ideas for a small wedding reception in the Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach Alabama area? We are planning on having a small beach wedding (under 50 people), but I am having a hard time finding a small venue for a reception in the Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach area. I would just like dinner and dancing for the guests. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

What type of foods wuld be good for a wedding reception? Alright my wedding is in December and I dont really hav the money to get a caterer and i was wondering if anybody knew any food that would be good for a reception?

How do you obtain a liqour licence for a wedding reception at a community hall? Im curious on how you obtain an alberta liqour licence so i am able to serve liqour at the small wedding reception we are holding a community center? And how long does it take?

Any ideas for food at my wedding reception? I am on a tight budget for my wedding and I would like to have a very simple reception. I would like to have just cake and snacks for my reception, not an actual meal. There wil be about a 100 people in attendance at my wedding. All family, no friends, no coworkers, just family. So hopefully they'll forgive the tight budget. Any ideas about snacks that I can serve. I am willing to cook, clean, whatever. But I do have to feed them a little of something. Any ideas?

How do we throw a Herbal Elegance wedding reception? My fiance and I are considering having a Herbal Elegance wedding reception, but how do we throw one? Thanks!

How important is dancing at wedding reception? We are planning a low-budget wedding. My church will do the ceremony and reception for 500. same price for just the ceremony. only catch is there is no dancing allowed. I don't know wedding ettiquite. all this planning is new ground to me. will i be unknowingly offending somebody by not having dancing? for the record i just want to clarify the guest count is 100people the price is 500 dollars. also, i'm not sure why the church doesn't allow dancing at wedding receptions... i've been to several rock concerts there when i was a teenager. /shrug

What do people do with the decorations after a wedding reception? I am planning a wedding on a budget. I am wondering what people do with all the decorations after a reception and if there is a place that may sell them? Like a slightly used decoration store. I would like to buy and entire lot not piece by piece if possible.

What are some good things to use at a wedding reception? I am getting Marred in February. I am new to the whole wedding scene and need some ideas for the reception. So far I have the following items on the list: Colleague Tables ( Duh) Chairs Table Cloths Center Pieces Cameras Party Favors Bubbles (Church) Any Ideas are welcome!!! Thank you!

What are good games/activities to have at a wedding reception? My wedding is in ten months (yea!!) and I am trying to plan a reception. I want both my families and my fiance's families to have a great time! What are some activites or games that would be good for getting people out of their chairs?

Is it necessary 4 the bridal party to rsvp to a wedding reception if u are bridesmade? Isn't the Bridal party(bridesmaids) supposed to be automatically counted in to attend the reception? Mind you the wedding and reception are all taking place in the same location.

What should an hors d'oeuvres wedding reception timeline look like? We're having a short wedding...the ceremony is 3:00-3:30pm, and we want the reception to end by 6pm since we're not serving a full dinner. We are going to have hors d'oeuvres, and we definitely want to include cake cutting, first dances and toasts. Does anyone have a good idea for a timeline? Let people start eating right away? When we get done taking pictures should we do the dances first so that people know they can dance?

How many hours does a typical wedding reception last? I'm trying to figure out timing for everything. How long does a wedding reception usually go for?

How many people do I invite to a wedding reception from a guest list of 500? My fiance and I are contemplating on how many people to invite to our reception. We have invited about 550 people to our wedding. Just including family and our wedding court we came out with 197 people for the reception. How many people should we invite? Any comment will help. Thanks

What do I wear to a late august wedding reception? I'm going to my boyfriends sisters wedding, which he is in, but i'm going to the reception only. The wedding is afternoon I believe, and the reception shortly after? I'm not quite sure on exact times yet. I currently have a yellow/blue pink floral dress with a pair of pink wedges, but I'm not sure if its too bright for the reception? Or if I should look for something less bright. Help!

Is it possible to have a wedding & reception together? Me and my fiance want to have a July wedding next year and we're still planning everything, we set a budget of $5000. We want to have a bridal party of 8 bridesmaids & 8 groomsmen, plus the matron of honor, and the best man. Is it possible to have your wedding and reception in the same place and still keep a low budget? Also how should we plan our wedding? First timers here!

What is the proper sequence of events for a wedding reception? Our wedding reception and ceremony will be held at the same site. I am having trouble planning the structure of the reception. We will be having a band, and I do not know if the band starts playing before or after dinner is served. When does the toast, the first dance, the cake cutting, the garter and bouquet toss take place? I would like to have about a half an hour cocktail/mingle session after the ceremony and then start with the reception. Please offer some helpful advice.

What are venues for a cocktail and appetizer wedding reception in Fort Worth? I am looking for a venue for a wedding reception in Fort Worth for approximately 24 - 48 people for cocktails and appetizers. Ciao, Reata, The Gardens Restaurant in the Botannical Gardens are all places I intend to check. What are other venues that would be less formal and allow guests to continue partying in downtown instead of being stuck at a traditional reception all evening?

Is it tacky to grill out for your wedding reception? I am having a formal wedding but wanted a laid back reception. I don't necessarily want to grill out but can't afford very much in the same sense. What would be a little bit higher class? It will be a 6pm wedding so it has to be a full meal. And no i don't want to roast a pig. Thanks so much!

What to wear to a evening wedding reception? I have a reception at 7PM. I'm attending as my boyfriend's date, we will not be seated with the family. I'm traveling via mass transit. Do I need to wear a long formal gown? The wedding is in November. What are the dos and don't? Help!! Thanks.

How do you entertain four and five year olds at a wedding reception? I have to watch my dad's girlfriend's son and nephew for a wedding reception. I'm not sure what to do if one wants to go back to the hotel room to sleep and the other wants to stay there. And what should I do if a boy wants to dance with me? Should I stay with the boys or dance with the dude? Please answer, it will help!!!

What to do after an early wedding reception? My fiance and I are having our wedding reception next October from12-5pm...What are some ideas for something to do afterward? I feel like my reception is going to be rushed and I want it to be an enjoyable day. We were thinking that we could have people come back to my parents house but that does't seem very fun if everyone is just going to be sitting around...therefore, what do you suggest we do?

What special traditions do you do at a catholic/evangelical Christan wedding reception? The fiance is Catholic and the groom is Evangelical Christan. What traditions do you do at the wedding reception so no one (mostly parents and relatives) do not get offended. What type of special traditions do you do? please be specific! Thank you.

What fun things can i do at my wedding reception? Does anyone know any games or something fun to do at my wedding reception. I want my family as well as my soon to be husband's family to be entertained the whole night. I mean you can only dance so much before you get tired and bored.

Can you help with our wedding reception dilemma? My fiance and I are looking for a loft/basement type place to hold our wedding reception. We are heavy into music and art and the typical banquet hall or over-priced anything just won't do. We want the freedom to decorate it ourselves, supply our own catering and music. I've searched and searched and find nothing that fits this. My assumption is that they exist, but because they are not show-boaty, have no need to over advertise. Does anyone have any leads in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area?

Need a place where I can hold the wedding reception and possibly the ceremony? Me and my husband to be are planning to get married next year. I am looking for a place that maybe has two rooms one where we could do the wedding and one for the reception. I live in rochester ny. It has to be afforable we are on a budget. I say we may have a 100 people. It doesn't have to be all big. Please if you make a suggestion do not suggest the Diplomat Banquet Center. I use to work for the hotel and I've seen how they run both and that is something we both agree not to even consider. Anyone please help. * Alos if you know of two places one for the reception and one for the wedding let me know*. Thank you

What is the best way to serve champayne at a wedding reception? I want to offer champayne at a wedding reception. Is it okay to have a seperate table with chilled bottles of champayne and glasses? Or would it look classier to have 2 chilled bottles on each table? I don't want to be overloaded on bottles and have oddles left afterwards. Any ideas on how to have champayne at a wedding????

Which venue in Sydney would suit a rockabilly themed wedding reception? My guy and i are planning on having a rockabilly/1950s themed wedding reception and we were wondering which venue in Sydney would suit what we're trying to go for? Doesn't have to be a large venue- we're planning on having only 100 guests.

How to decorate a bare trellis to shade my guests for outdoor wedding reception? I am having my wedding reception on a balcony overlooking the sea and the overhead trellis at the restaurant is bare as the grapevine was cut down. Any suggestions on possible ways I can decorate trellis to shade my guests from the sun. Color scheme is blue and orange. Thanks

Can someone please help me with suggestions for a wedding reception near Oberlin Ohio? I'm getting married in downtown Oberlin, but planning the wedding from Las Vegas. I am having trouble finding a place for the reception other the traditional Oberlin Inn. Please help with suggestions! Thanks!

Must you give a wedding gift to a couple living together who has already eloped and has a reception? I have been invited to a wedding reception for a couple who eloped in Vegas. Prior to eloping, they were living together. Is it customary to give a gift if they already have everything they need for a life together? The invitation to the reception didn't specify. What do you think? I have always been told that gifts were for a couple to start their life together. There is no registry included in the inviation. When I go to a wedding, I always buy a gift from the registry. Do y'all really buy gifts for people on second and third marriages? Anyone know the etiquettes specifics on this?

What is the wedding reception procedure? I am having a masquerade themed wedding on Halloween in 2009. I need help with decorations as well as what is the reception procedure? What is the order of things ie. Dinner, toasts, cake cutting ect. Does anyone know how this is done? Please help me!!!

How should I plan my wedding reception agenda? I am planning my wedding which is on September 23rd, (coming very soon) and I have no idea how I should go about the wedding reception agenda. I think I have the wedding agenda planned ok so far but I will accept any ideas on both! The wedding and reception will be at the same location and room. I just need to know what should happen and how long everything should last. For example, how long should the dinner last before the cutting of the cake and so forth. It isn't a very big wedding about 50-70 guests. We are on a budget so that is why I didn't hire a professional MC. I believe the place that we are having it at will supply one but I really want to know for myself how everything should flow. The times for everything, wedding & reception is 5pm-10pm.

What kind of fun things did you do at your wedding reception? I've thought about having a limbo at my wedding reception? I want it to be fun!!! Of course there will be dancing and a dj there. But, what other things could I do, to make it more enjoyable for everyone? How about a trivia thing? Also, I don't want a dollar dance. Thanks!!

How do I find a place to set up a tent for a wedding reception? I don't even know where to begin looking for an area that I could put a large tent on for my wedding reception. Golf courses? Beaches?? I live in Northeast Ohio about a half hour east of Cleveland if that is helpful...Thank you!

Ideas for a wedding reception at home after a destination wedding? Thinking about throwing a reception after our destination wedding. What is customary for these? Food? Does the bride wear wedding dress to this? Cake?

I need inexpensive ideas to disguise ugly ceiling for a wedding reception? I am planning a November wedding and the reception hall has acoustical tiles and a metal grid that I would like to hide somehow. I am on a tight budget and cannot do anything permanent.

What song are you using or used for your first dance at your wedding reception? What song or songs are you considering using for your first dance at your wedding reception? Are you using something traditional or thinking outside of the box? If you are married, please comment. Thanks!

What songs can I play at my wedding reception? I have about 55 people attending my wedding reception and want to put together a CD of suitable music that caters for all ages. Music between the 70's to present, some slow songs, some fast songs (for the dancers). Are there any CD's available like this? or sites that have a recommendation list?

I need help figuring out food quantities for a wedding reception? We would like to figure out how much food we need for a wedding reception for 250 people. It will be light hors d ouvres and dessert. How many veggie, fruit and cheese and cracker trays and how many finger food desserts (petit fours, eclairs, tarts, cookies and cream puffs) will we need?

What should I ask the hotel before booking my wedding reception? I'm going to be going alone to talk to the hotel where I want to have my wedding reception because my fiance is always working. So I was wondering of any important questions i should ask?

How should I word a invitation for a wedding reception? My fiance and I both have very large families and lots of friends, The place we are getting married would never hold all them so we had to decide who we were inviting to the wedding and who just to the reception, I am in the process of ordering invitation and i was wondering if any had any suggestions on how i should word the invitation just for the reception?

A wedding reception 1 month and a half after the wedding? My fiance and I are "eloping" and not able to have the reception right away... We are getting married the weekend of May 2nd, however, we are not able to have the reception until June 13, which is about a month and a half later. I was just curious as to how to go about doing things. I'm completely clueless... Most likely, we will have a DJ. It will just be him and I (no wedding party). I'm just looking for input from people who have already gone through all this I suppose. Any help at all would be great!

How much does a wedding reception at the Stockyard Station in Fort Worth cost? It might be a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone had an idea or has planned their own wedding reception there!

What are some tips to save on food at an evening wedding reception (dinner)? Our budget for the entire wedding is $5000 and it looks like the food is going to be the largest expense. We haven't picked a location for the reception (still lots of time) but I've been looking at catering and hotel websites and the buffets and plated food are almost the same price. We're having around 80-100 people attend and I'd like some tips to keep the food cost down. I'm having a lot of out of towners on my side too. Thanks for any advice.

How many varieties of finger foods and how many of each should I have at my wedding reception? I have decided to do finger foods at my wedding reception instead of a sit down meal. I have about 100 guest coming. How many different varieties of finger foods should I have and how many of each variety?

What is good modern music for a wedding reception? I am trying to put together a playlist for my wedding reception, and need to know some good modern music that is appropriate for everyone. I don't want really fast music, but not slow love songs the entire time. My favorite song is Best Days by Graham Colton, so I'm thinking something along those lines... Any ideas would help!

What are some important questions to ask the owner of a reception hall when planning a wedding? My fiance and I are plannning a wedding reception that we want to have a dance, a bar, and a dinner. Is there anything specific we should check with the owner of the reception hall before making our choice?

What is a polite way to say that our wedding reception is small and private? Me and fiance have about 300 people who want to attend our wedding but our receptioin will feed 150. We want to invite people to the wedding still but let them know we cannot feed everyone at the reception. Alot of these people are work associates whom we do not see outside of work. We were thinking about adding a response card that says thank you for attending our wedding----- reception is private.

Any creative tips for wedding reception cocktail hour? I am in charge of keeping people active and engaged and not bored during the beginning of a wedding reception. We're doing a guest book, a large photo of the couple for guests to write messages on, but I'd love to do a few other creative things that people will participate in. any ideas or cool things you've run across at receptions. I've seen photo booths, but that would probably be too expensive.

Could someone give me some decorating advice for a wedding reception? I am trying to come up with the most economically friendly place for my wedding reception. The most logical thing I have come up with is my stepdad's metal building. It has more than enough room to seat the 75 people that will be attending and will still have room for people to dance. It has a cement floor though, and high ceilings. How can I decorate it to look less industrial for a wedding reception?

What should I wear to my wedding reception? We got married a few weeks ago and it was a private wedding, we are now going to hold a reception in Oct. and I am not sure what to wear! It is casual dress, but I want to look nice but still be comfy. I dont really want to wear white but any other thoughts would be helpful! Thanks so much!

How do you word a Wedding invitation if the wedding/reception are at the same place but hrs apart? How do you word a Wedding invitation if the wedding/reception are at the same place but hrs apart? The Wedding is at 1:30 and Hors d' oeuvres will be served 5:00 and Dinner is at 6:00

i am considering a cocktail wedding reception with action station and butler passed appetizer's ? i am planning my wedding for august 2009 we are going to have a ceremony at a church and then reception at a nice private lounge in a hotel.we want to opt for a cocktail reception because it is in expensive and we can have more time to mingle. is this considered classy? what if we host only champagne and have an cash bar ? your opinions please.

What is something fun and different to have at my wedding reception? I am getting married next May and I am looking to have or do one thing that will stand out and that people will remember for a long time! My friend went to a wedding that had a Cuban cigar roller come out towards the end of the reception. I dont exactly need that but I am trying to come up with something as different and memorable as that. Any ideas anyone??

What are some menu ideas for a morning wedding reception? I am planning a 9 am church wedding with the reception to follow after in the church family dining room. I need some suggests of a menu to use for a buffet style reception. This is a non-alcohol event and the beverages that I will be offering are coffee, tea, orange juice and a fruit juice punch with a non-alcohol sparkling wine for the toast. I need ideas for the food? Thanks

Do we need a licence to serve alcohol at our wedding reception at our local village hall? We're having an evening do next yr for our wedding reception at our local village hall. They've sent us a booking form and have asked if we are obtaining a "Justices Off-Licence". We're not selling alcohol but we will be providing it, do we need a licence? If so any idea how much it is and how we'd go about getting it? We are in England.

How much does it cost to rent tables for a wedding reception? My friend is getting married and we're trying to figure out costs ahead of time. What is the average cost for renting about 25 round tables & chairs for a wedding reception? Also how much does it cost to rent things such as fondue fountains and punch fountains?

What are some good hors d' oeuvres to server at a fall cocktail wedding reception? I am serving hors d' oeuvres @ my wedding reception this Oct & so far I have a few ideas. Wondering if anyone could give me a few more. Thinking of serving pork loin w/mustard, mayo, jelly & rolls. Also....I've thought of these: Cheese/cracker tray, ham/turkey wraps, veggie/fruit trays with dip. Any other ideas would be great!!

Where is a good place for a Vegas wedding reception? I'm getting married in Vegas this July. We are having roughly 20 people fly in and join us for the ceremony. We would like to have a small reception or a place to have private dinning following the wedding. I would like to spend 500-1000. We are a lively crowd and love live music. The ideal setting would be live music, great food, and a few drinks. It doesnt have to be privte as much as just a room designated for us within the restaurant. ANY IDEAS?

Where can I find a wine called Double Dog Dare? I had it at a wedding reception and loved it. Help? It came in a black bottle and had a colorful but dark label on it. The type I had was White Zinfandel, but I'm sure it came in more than just that. My wife and I were served it at a wedding reception and fell in love with it. I've searched for it online, and in all the local stores here in Cleveland but cannot locate it anywhere. Please help!

What is a normal wedding reception timeline? I was wondering how the events of the wedding reception usually take place. I am trying to plan everything out for the DJ, catering manager, etc. Anyone know of a site with a good checklist? Thanks for your help!

Is it ok to take newborn to a wedding reception? Im being induced tommorow and this saturday my boyfriend is in a friends wedding so i was thinking IF my body is up for it i just might go to the reception. And my boyfreinds mom is uspet about the fact he'll be exposed to germs and so forth. And also let me add this is a SMOKE FREE reception...if anyone wants to smoke they HAVE to go outside the building and i'd only be at the reception dinner for a few hours. Also i plan on breastfeeding.

What is the coolest thing you have ever done at a wedding reception? I would like to come up with some unique ideas for a casual wedding reception. There will be lots of kids there under 10 so maybe that will spark some ideas.

What is a good lens to use for a SLR camera in low light such as a wedding reception? Anyone know a good lens to use for low light areas such as a wedding reception and indoor? What about in shade and woods areas?

Any suggestions for nice outdoor spaces to host a wedding reception in/around Cleveland Ohio? I would like to find a nice outdoor location to host my wedding reception for about 100 people. Ideally this location would have bathrooms, parking, and a kitchen. I'm getting married in three months and most of my favorite places are booked. Most of the parks I have contacted won't let us remove the picnic tables and put up tents. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

What are some fun, and affordable ideas for a fall wedding reception? I am looking for some ideas for activities to do during our wedding reception in October. I know we will have the dollar dance. But I am searching for unique ideas. Something (other then Karoke) almost all guests young and old can have fun with. I saw this portable photo booth but that is way too expensive. But I want something thats memorable. Please Help!

What do you think about a wedding reception on the beach? I am contemplating having my wedding reception on the beach because I am getting married in a church, and the hotels on the beach charge way to much money for the receptions. Its in Orange Beach/Gulf Shores Al. Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me?

What is a good Vancouver-area restaurant for a super-small wedding reception? I'm going to have a wedding reception with only 15 people. I want to eat really good food and of course have a decent atmosphere (preferably a bit quiet / private). It's only 15 people so it can be a bit on the expensive side but doesn't have to be. The wedding will be in March.

What should I wear to the wedding reception? I'm going to a wedding tomorrow at 1:30 and I'm wearing a black dress with black heels. The reception isn't until 6:00 so I'm probably going to want to get out of my heels, and wear something a little more casual to the reception, so I can dance! What is/isn't appropriate to wear to a wedding reception? I could just wear black flip-flops with my black dress, but I'm not sure how that would look. I'll probably have to try my dress on again and see if that would work or not... Otherwise I have a summery/day dress thingy I could wear, but I don't think I have any shoes that look good with that! What should I wear to the reception?!