Recognizing Helpful Guest/Reception Venue Employee

One of my guests happens to work in the catering department at the hotel where my wedding and reception will be. As I work on arrangements, I've noticed some wonderful extras she has arranged to have added to my package coutesy of the hotel. I would like to recognize and thank her. Is a toast or.... [Read more]

How much alcohol to order for wedding reception?

My fiancé and I will be paying for our wedding. We are having it in a reception hall and are paying for a bartender. We have to buy the alcohol separately. I was wondering if you would know how much alcohol to buy for 140 guests? Most of the guests are occasional drinkers. We were thinking about.... [Read more]

Who Walks into Reception with Who?

My son is getting married and I am divorced and remarried now for 5 years. My ex has a girlfriend and everyone is happy except my SON!! He will not accept my new husband. My son asked if it is okay with me if I would walk into the reception hall with my Ex-husband. I want to walk in with my New.... [Read more]

Sending wedding invitations when there will be no reception

My fiance and I decided to continue our plans with our wedding.We booked a church and reception hall only minutes from our home and our families. We even sent out save the date cards stating planned location of the wedding. We have had numerous conflicts with the future sister-in-law and future.... [Read more]

Two Receptions?

I am currently planning a small and intimate wedding with 50-65 guests. Since my fiancé and I are both college students and are paying for the wedding ourselves, we simply cannot afford a large dinner reception at a banquet hall.

Is it acceptable to host two receptions? The first would be open.... [Read more]