Wedding Reception Ideas
We break down everything you need to know about planning your wedding reception—from the basics like setting your wedding budget and finding a reception venue to the small (but important!) details like table setting ideas, place cards, wedding favors, and reception playlist ideas. Plus, we share helpful tips for making your seating chart!
55 Creative Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Be Excited to Take Home
11 Beautiful Wedding Cake Trends to Inspire Your Celebration's Dessert
36 Summer Wedding Ideas to Inspire Your Own Warm-Weather Nuptials
12 Retro Wedding Trends That Are Making a Comeback, According to Event Planners
7 Wedding Napkin Folds That Will Elevate Your Tablescapes
Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park
29 New Takes on Traditional Wedding Cake Flavors
35 Signature Drinks That Will Personalize Your Cocktail Hour
Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing
49 Welcome Bags From Real Weddings
30 Casual Wedding Ideas for Your Low-Key Big Day
52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception
48 Small Wedding Cakes with a Big Presence
Our 19 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet
How to Choose Between Bare Wood or Linen-Covered Tables at Your Wedding
Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Four Essential Etiquette Tips to Keep in Mind as You Create Your Wedding Seating Chart
29 Food Trucks and Mobile Bars That Can Roll Right Up to Your Wedding
50 Beautiful Wedding Cakes That Are (Almost!) Too Pretty to Eat
Unique Passed Appetizers Guaranteed to Elevate Your Cocktail Hour
25 Wedding Finger Foods That Will Satisfy Every Palate
25 Wedding Cake Ideas That'll Wow Your Guests
Wedding Food and Drink Walls That Will Elevate Your Cocktail Hour and Reception
30 Wedding Seating Chart Ideas That Will Impress Your Guests
Reception Toasts
Choosing Wine for Your Wedding
The Best (and Worst) Foods to Have in the Bridal Suite Before Your Wedding
78 First Dance Songs from Real Weddings
The 7 Best Wedding Cake Flavors, According to Professional Bakers
30 His and Hers Cocktails to Inspire Your Own Signature Drink
37 Edible Wedding Favors Guests Will Eat Up (Literally!)
Wedding Cake Alternatives for the Couple Who Just Doesn't Like Cake
How to Preserve the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake
How Many Passed Appetizers Should We Serve During Cocktail Hour?
21 Cocktail Hour Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Affordable Wedding Centerpieces That Still Look Elevated
21 Champagne Towers to Copy for Your Own Wedding Reception
How Much Alcohol Should We Serve at the Wedding Reception?
15 Wedding Symbols That Represent New Beginnings
50 Ideas for an Unforgettable Post-Wedding Brunch
23 Bottles of Bubbly to Pop on Your Wedding Day
24 Wedding Table Settings to Inspire Your Own
When's the Right Time to Finalize Your Wedding Reception's Floor Plan?
29 Destination Wedding Favors Inspired by Travel
Three Things You Can't Overlook If You're Having Your Ceremony and Reception in Two Different Locations
45 Guest Books From Real Weddings
Perfect Honey and Cheese Pairings
Does a Dummy Wedding Cake Really Save You Money?
How to Style Your Wedding Cake Table
49 Dessert Table Ideas From Real Weddings
20 Signature Cocktails Perfect for Your Fall Wedding
33 Festive Fall Wedding Favor Ideas
Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Own Alcohol to the Wedding
How Big Does Your Wedding Cake Really Need to Be?
A Shy Dad's Guide to Giving the Perfect Wedding Speech
23 Delicious Food Bars for Your Wedding
For the Moms: Here's How to Write an Amazing Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom Toast
24 Wedding Cupcakes That Will Wow Your Guests
26 Delicious Wedding Ideas for Couples Crazy About Pizza
25 Delicious Ways to Serve Carnival Food at Your Wedding
30 Naked Cakes for Your Wedding
28 Unique Ideas for Your Wedding Exit
32 Unique Ideas for Winter Wedding Favors