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30 Small Wedding Ideas For An Intimate Affair
Overwhelmed by the thought of gathering 200 of your “nearest and dearest” together for your wedding day? Eloping may have crossed your mind, but that’s not the only way to avoid the crowd. Instead, have all the fixings of a wedding, but on a smaller scale. We’re talking 10 guests, 20 max—your actual nearest and dearest—and all of the things that will make your wedding feel like your wedding. Invitations. Dinner. A white dress. Cake.
How to Plan a Wedding in Less than 6 Months
While most traditional wedding planning timelines are designed for a couple with a year (or more!) to get the details ironed out, sometimes that’s just not realistic—especially if you get engaged over the holidays and are dreaming of a summer wedding! But can you actually pull off a fabulous wedding in only six months? You bet! You might actually be surprised by how easy the process can be (you know, since there’s no time to second-guess your decisions).
6 Tips for Nailing Your Winter Engagement Photos
There's a lot to keep in mind when you're scheduling your engagement photos, from what you should (and shouldn't!) wear to how to make your pictures feel more natural and authentic. But if you're heading out for an engagement session with your photographer during the winter, there are a few more things to think about. We checked in with four professional photographers who really know the cold and snow to find out what they tell their clients before they schedule their winter engagement photos.
Cheese! Peep These Awesome Alternatives to the Traditional Photo Booth
Who doesn’t love a photo booth ? From the coin-operated version printing photo strips at your local arcade to high-tech green screens and GIF booths, there’s something so fun about grabbing props and jumping in with your friends. If you’ve decided to add a photo booth to your wedding reception entertainment, now’s a good time for us to tell you that there is so much more to photo booths than a camera, a backdrop , and a printer.
We've Mapped Out The *Perfect* Wedding Reception Layout
No matter where you’re having your wedding reception, whether an art gallery, a country club, or a tent on your parents’ lawn, you’ll need to figure out a floor plan for your wedding reception setup! Deciding how to place the dance floor, tables, stage, and bar(s) will have a major impact on the flow of the evening. Not sure how to set up a wedding reception room? We have a few tips for where to start. With the dimensions of the room on-hand, decide where you’ll put the dance floor .
Here's How to Throw a Wedding at Your Favorite Restaurant
If you and your partner are foodies looking for a wedding venue with a little more personality than your typical ballroom, look no further than your favorite local restaurant. Wedding food can get a bad rap, so celebrating with your guests at a spot known for it’s cuisine is a guaranteed way to make sure they leave happy—and full! Of course, there are a few things you’ll need to know if you’re going the restaurant wedding reception route.
The Next Big Wedding Reception Trend: Silent Disco!
Thought the most you could do to make your wedding reception exciting was choose between a fantastic band and a killer DJ? Well, there’s a new trend in town, and it’s here to turn your dance party on its head. Lisa Ciampi, production manager at Élan Artists , joins us to spread the word about silent disco.
Who Gives the Toasts at the Wedding Reception?
Before you get to the dancing, there’s a big wedding tradition you won’t want to miss: the toasts! If they’re done well, they can be one of the most memorable and cherished parts of the reception, so make sure to carve out time for them when you’re arranging the evening’s timeline. Not sure how much time to allow or who to tap to give a speech? We’re here to break down the toast basics . Successful wedding toasts are all about proper planning.
How Many Traditional Wedding Dances Are There? (Plus, What Guests Should Do in the Meantime)
Before you get to the party portion of your reception, there are a few formalities to take care of: cutting your cake, toasts from your parents, maid of honor, and best man, and of course, the dances! So who gets to take a spin around the dance floor before all the guests join in, and what should your guests do while you’re sharing those special moments? Our experts are here to outline all the details for you.
Why Your Wedding Venue Banquet Captain Is Your Big Day BFF
There are so many moving parts behind the scenes at a wedding, and someone has to keep everything in order. If you’re having your reception at a hotel or event space, that person is the banquet captain. Never heard of them? Well, let us introduce you to your new wedding BFF. Who They Are The banquet captain is employed by your venue to serve as the point person the night of your event. Their job is to make sure any large-scale event runs flawlessly.
Every Wedding Guest Should Know These Black Tie Table Manners and Etiquette Rules
Every wedding guest should be aware of the setting of the affair they are attending, as each party has a unique set of etiquette rules—most importantly: the more formal the celebration, the more particular the manners. When you sit down for dinner at a black tie wedding, make sure your table manners match the setting with these key basics every black-tie wedding guest (and happy couple!) needs to know.
Do We Have to Personally Greet Every Single Wedding Guest?
Long gone are the days of bottlenecked receiving lines and brides and grooms who never get to eat because they are so focused on visiting with wedding guests at every table at their reception . Today, couples are much more relaxed about when and how they interact with their guests at their wedding. But even with a low-key approach, do you still have to make a point of saying hello to every single wedding guest? Here’s what our experts have to say.
The Best Way to Tell Guests That Your Ceremony and Wedding Reception Are Adults Only
The guest list is one of the toughest parts of planning a wedding, because there comes a time where you’ll have to decide who makes the cut — and who doesn’t. One of the easiest ways to shorten your guest list is to decide your wedding will be adults-only, and to stick to that rule across the board. So how do you tell your guests that their children aren’t invited to the ceremony or the wedding reception? Our experts have a few tips.
How to Make Sure Your Wedding Dress Code Is Clearly Understood
Once you’ve decided how formal or informal your wedding will be, it’s time to decide what you’d like your guests to wear to fit the setting you’ve created. Tuxedos? Cocktail attire? Breezy beach dresses ? And even if you think you’ve got it figured out, you still need to communicate the dress code to your guests! Here are a few expert tips to make sure your guests understand what you’d like them to wear to your wedding. When it comes to your wedding dress code, communication is key.
Do We Need to Provide Wedding Day Transportation for Our Guests?
Unless you’re having your wedding in a hotel and your guests will be staying upstairs, at some point during your wedding day, they’ll need to travel. And unless they can easily walk, that will involve cars, taxis, or other modes of transportation. Is it all right to let your guests get themselves where they need to go, or do you need to provide wedding day transportation to get your guests from place to place on your big day? Here’s what our experts have to say.
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