If you’re planning a traditional wedding with a reception, the best advice for the bride-to-be is “book early!” If you are set upon marrying on a specific date, you may need to book your venue a year or two in advance. The same is true for brides who want to marry in a specific place, [...] Read more »

A growing trend among engaged couples is to have a “destination wedding” that combines the wedding ceremony and reception with a fabulous “getaway” vacation. For the bride and groom, this approach saves a lot of time and expense. Popular destination sites may have wedding planners on staff to help arrange the details, and may offer [...] Read more »

Although destination weddings conjure up images of tremendous cost, if you’re the bride or groom, you’re likely to save a bundle. Your guests, on the other hand, will pay a handsome premium to join in the festivities. Destination weddings are often a better deal for the bride and groom because the travel costs for the [...] Read more »

A garden can be one of the most beautiful spots for a wedding, but planning an outdoor affair in the garden can be challenging. With a garden wedding, timing is everything. If your planning cycle permits, consult with a gardener 12 to 18 months ahead of the wedding for information on plantings, recommendations on flowers, [...] Read more »

Fire fighters crashed a US couple’s wedding reception being held at a hotel to douse a fire that started in a different part of the building. The bridal couple, Trey and Robyn Kunkel, were enjoying their wedding reception at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center in East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania when the DJ announced [...] Read more »

There are only a few major decisions to be made when planning a wedding. After deciding to get married, the next biggest decision will likely be the location of the reception. Some couples choose to set the date first and find an available venue. Other couples find it easier to find the reception venue and [...] Read more »

A wedding venue in Suffolk in the UK closed without notice, leaving several couples who had paid deposits without a place to hold their weddings. Although the deposits have been returned to each couple, couples involved must now locate new venues for their events. Lewis Jones and Sarah Ratcliffe, of Ipswich, received a letter from [...] Read more »

Strolling wedding receptions are emerging as a new trend. The strolling format, which provides guests with small samples of food in lieu of a traditional sit-down dinner, are gaining in popularity. Most of what happens at a wedding reception is mingling and eating, and the strolling reception provides support for both. The cost of a [...] Read more »

It seems that with each passing day, the cost of a throwing a wedding reception is rising exponentially. In truth, the costs are rising and in many cases, couples are forced to compromise on aspects of their wedding in order to be able to afford other aspects that they want more. Read more »

It seems that with each passing day, the cost of a throwing a wedding reception is rising exponentially. In truth, the costs are rising and in many cases, couples are forced to compromise on aspects of their wedding in order to be able to afford other aspects that they want more. Many couples or their [...] Read more »

Everyone remembers the food at a wedding if it is outstanding or if it horrible! Since the majority of the wedding budget is put towards the catering, it is imperative to choose a wedding caterer that is going to be memorable for the incredible food! Prior to choosing a wedding caterer, it is a good [...] Read more »

Yet another question that must be answered when planning a wedding is whether or not alcohol will be served at the reception. As with other elements of your wedding, the decision to serve alcohol is strictly yours, but serving alcohol will add expense to your bottom line, so you’ll need to budget accordingly. In a [...] Read more »

When planning your wedding reception, the most important decision to make is where to hold it. What type of wedding reception venue should you choose? What amenities does it need to have? Here are a few ideas to get you started. First and foremost, check to see that the wedding reception venue is available for [...] Read more »