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Home | Wedding Receptions
 
Wedding Receptions

A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. Some sort of post-marriage party is traditional in most societies around the world, but with considerable variety on the details.

So you said the "I do's." You had your first kiss as a married couple. You became Husband & Wife! Now it's time to party! Use the following articles on wedding reception planning to make your wedding reception a smashing success!

Wedding Planning Checklist
One of the many things that you have to decide on when planning your wedding is where you want to hold it. In fact, the wedding venue is quite a significant part of the whole planning process as a lot of other wedding plans will be . . . keep reading
What's Your Live Wedding Music Style?
There's just something about live music that lends a special energy to an event. A subdued string quartet or classical guitarist can lend an intimacy to your affair, while an orchestra or Top 40 group can be simply electric. Music sets the mood for any celebration, but perhaps . . . keep reading
Time Is Of The Essence: The Wedding DJ Keeps It Moving
Your wedding DJ can do more than just spin tunes as your wedding guests dance the night away. Your reception music is the backdrop for the entire event, and the DJ is the one who . . . keep reading
How To Hire The Right Wedding Entertainment For Your Wedding Reception
You've taken months to pick out the right outfits, food, wedding cake, favors, and wedding reception site. The same care you've put into carefully selecting all the components for your wedding should carry over into your live wedding entertainment selection as well. The live music you choose for your reception will determine . . . keep reading
The Right Questions: Eleven Important Things to Ask Your Wedding DJ
Planning a wedding is a whirlwind of making decisions and choosing vendors. It's a busy time, but don't let that stop you from asking potential wedding DJs the following questions: . . . keep reading
Should You Have A Live Wedding Band Or A Wedding DJ?
You want your guests to leave your reception with great memories of the food, the decorations, the location, and the entertainment. If you're torn between having live music or a DJ, here are five questions to ask yourself. . . . keep reading
Hiring A Wedding DJ For Your Wedding Reception
Hiring a wedding DJ or wedding Disc Jockey for your wedding reception can be tricky if you've never hired professional entertainment for an event in the past. Here are a few ideas, wedding DJ do's and . . . keep reading
New England Wedding Reception Sites
New England Wedding Reception and Special Event Venue Locations . . . keep reading
Setting an Itinerary for Your Reception
No matter how formal or informal you want your reception to be, it's important that you plan ahead and establish a sequence of events for your reception. Spending time and effort before the weddin . . . keep reading
Sample Itinerary for Your Reception
Here is an example of an itinerary for a four hour reception that begins at 5:00pm: . . . keep reading
The Recipe for a Memorable Wedding Reception
By David Rothstein
Remember back to the best meals you've ever had. Maybe it was a Filet Mignon in Paris, or the Fettuccini with your fiancé on your first date or even a hot dog and a beer with your best frie . . . keep reading
Here's To The Best Man's Toast!
By Maria Esposito
You've been friends with the groom since you both were in kindergarten and he has just asked you to be his best man. You've been hoping ever since he announced his engagement that he would choose . . . keep reading
After the Reception Checklist
Here's the list of things to do and items you may need to bring home after the reception! Remember, this is still YOUR day even after the reception is over...so ask someone ahead of time to take c . . . keep reading
Choosing A Wedding Reception Site
Choosing your reception site isn't as easy as you might think. Most couples have never previously rented a commercial facility. With that in mind, here are some of the questions the staff at Smart . . . keep reading
Order of Reception Events
By Elizabeth Watts
First Hour: Cocktail hour (waiters serve guests champagne and hors d'oeuvres) Formal photograph's taken (of Bride and Groom, family and wedding party) . . . keep reading
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