1. Avoid playing boring piano music during the cocktail hour. Choose a genre you love that people can’t bust a move to, like experimental jazz, bluegrass fiddling, or emo-rock like Radiohead and their ...

I've been a wedding planner for years and I've seen some great, unique ideas at wedding receptions. Renewing your vows at a reception or having a surprise musical guest can be so special. Tarot ...

Now that you have the wedding date and venue settled, the countdown clock on the wedding deadline starts ticking. Inevitably, this is when that overwhelming feeling starts to creep in. But with a ...

Not all couples want to follow a traditional wedding run of show. For some, the tightly scripted progression (from ceremony to cocktails to dinner and dancing) is great. But eschewing that convention ...

Worried about the order of major moments at your wedding reception? Planning this party by the minute seems a tad overwhelming, so we've asked Brides' wedding etiquette experts to make a reception ...

Wedding planners play a crucial role in finding and securing the perfect venue, balancing personal style with budget and capacity. Creating a comprehensive wedding vision through discussions, vision ...

Choosing your wedding reception theme and decorations doesn't have to be boring. In fact, it can be a great way for you to infuse your personality into your big day and make planing fun. Every girl ...

Because a formal sit-down dinner isn't for everyone. Planning a cocktail-style wedding lets you have a relaxed and budget-friendly reception by skipping the sit-down dinner. Choose a venue that fits a ...

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