A Unique Wedding Favor

Want a wedding favor that your guests have never seen before? Hire a caricaturist. Caricaturists can do quick portraits of your guests in black and white, that will be a great way to remember your wedding.
Your caricaturist will need a place to set up, and from there will be able to draw your guests by [...]

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Create a Reception Playlist

You know there are a few songs that will be played at your wedding – you’ve got your first dance, your father’s dance, and the bouquet toss theme music all set in your head, but what about the rest of your reception? You may want to give the DJ a few examples of your favorites [...]

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Popcorn Ball Favors

Cheap doesn’t have to mean boring. If you don’t have a high budget for the little details like wedding favors, then consider something like popcorn balls. You can buy professionally made balls, like the one shown here from The Popcorn Factory, or you can make your own with a recipe you find online. Popcorn balls [...]

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Serve Minis!

The two most basic forms of reception meal are formal plates, which are fixed and delivered to the guests, and buffet style dining, in which guests fix their own plates from the food available and take it to their own seats.
If you are planning on a buffet style meal, you are probably trying to think [...]

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His and Hers Glasses

Considering his and hers wine or champagne glasses for your wedding (like these stemless wine glasses from The Tipsy Grape)? Wine or champagne glasses can provide a sweet touch, and can be used or displayed for years to come. You can get them personalized with just your names, or add in your wedding date, a [...]

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Unique Guest Book Ideas

Twenty years from now, it might be difficult to remember who came to your wedding and reception. While most couples like to have a guest book for attendees to sign before the ceremony, you can also have some more intimate, unique ways for guests to make their presence known at the reception.
A Photograph’s Mat: When [...]

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Alternatives to Alcohol

Not every couple wants alcohol at their wedding. This may not be a good choice for your reception if you plan to have a lot of kids in attendance, have a personal aversion to alcohol, are under 21, or do not want to alcohol there for religious reasons. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a [...]

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Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring a DJ

If you can’t afford a live band at your reception, working with a DJ can still give you the music you want while sticking more closely to your budget. However, if you don’t talk to your DJ much before the big day, you could be disappointed with the results. All of the following mistakes can [...]

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Three Ways to Save Money on Wedding Alcohol

Most couples choose to have alcohol at their weddings, but depending on the size of your guest list and how much your friends and family members drink, this can turn out to be quite expensive. Here are the best ways to save money on the alcohol at your wedding:
~ Toast with sparkling cider. Most of [...]

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Important Wedding Safety Tips

The last thing you want on your big day is an injury or illness. Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning your wedding so you can be sure that your guests and you stay safe:
~ Make sure that the bartenders will cut people off if they’ve had too much to drink. You [...]

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