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]

Monitoring the public reception site

I am having a very informal wedding in July at a chapel. The reception will be at a public park under some tents immeditaely following. The chapel is about 10 minutes away from the park. I want to be there in the morning before the ceremony to help decorate the reception site since I have done all.... [Read more]

Louisiana wedding reception ideas and locations

Help! Due to the hurricane, we are really strapped in terms of finding a good reception hall within our budget. We are inviting about 150+ (all family) and need to stay under $5,000. The reception needs to be near Luling, LA and we would like alcohol. Any ideas? Oh, and we are having it this May if.... [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]

Decorating reception hall

My daughter will be getting married in November. The reception will begin at 5 or 5:30. We will have round tables for guests and long tables for wedding party, also long table for buffet and cake. We want to do the deorating ourselves as to maybe save a few bucks. Any ideas or good websites.... [Read more]