Do It Yourself
If you've heard that an at-home wedding is a sneaky way to throw a fantasy wedding on a real-life budget, stop right there. Weddings with hundreds of guests nibbling on caviar and milling through majestic tents in ... [... more]
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Etiquette: Seating Charts
The Bridal Table. The bride and groom may sit at a long rectangular head table or round table at the focal point of the room, or alternatively, at their very own "sweetheart" table. Some couples choose to have no ... [... more]
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Etiquette: Working The Room
There will undoubtedly be people at your wedding whom one of you has never met. If you are the bride, and the groom hasn't met one of your old friends, you should do more than just introduce them, especially if that ... [... more]
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Fabulous Fall Wedding Colors
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Glossary: Receptions A-C
Buffet: The two most popular styles of dining are sit-down (the various meal courses are served to each guest) and buffet (guests select the foods of their choice from displays set atop various tables). The former ... [... more]
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Glossary: Receptions D-G
Dance Floor: The designated area for reception celebrations, including dancing, cake-cutting, speeches and toasts. Commonly the area is adjacent to the bandstand, stage or DJ booth, and is centrally located. It is ... [... more]
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Glossary: Receptions H-P
Permits: Required by many facilities and rental sites, permits may be necessary for the ceremony or reception celebrations. Permits may be needed for: parking, music, rental equipment, even temporary bathroom ... [... more]
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Glossary: Receptions Q-Z
Torchiere: These portable torches add light and flare to your outdoor reception. They usually feature metal bases that easily pierce the ground and have hurricane lamp tops that hold votive candles. A tiki torch is a ... [... more]
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Holiday Themed Weddings
We Wish You A Merry Wedding. The great part about a Christmas wedding is that churches and many reception sites will already be decorated for the season, which helps your wedding budget. You can opt for a traditional ... [... more]
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How To Select A Reception Location: Destination Weddings
Whether you celebrate at a villa in Tuscany or the Sandals Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, you'll need a point person on the ground, someone with your interests in mind to coordinate everything and make you feel at ... [... more]
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How To Select A Reception Location: Hotels And Restaurants
Waiters in crisp white jackets passing gleaming silver trays of hors d'oeuvres garnished with camellias. A tiny country inn, nestled among rolling green hills. A riverboat in New Orleans, its twinkling lights ... [... more]
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How To Select A Reception Location: Parks And Gardens
Whether it's in your city's blooming botanical gardens or your mother's lovingly tended back garden, this is sure to be a celebration to remember! There are plenty of details to cover when you're having your ... [... more]
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