Type of tables & centerpieces at wedding reception?

Help!!!

My fiance' and I are in disagreement about how tables should be set up for our reception. I gave in to him when he suggested we not have a formal sit down dinner. He wants a more relaxed atmosphere with lots & lots of hors d'oeuvres set up on a buffet and feels we should use.... [Read more]

Who is Involved with Lighting Unity Candle

The bride has asked me to light the unity candle in plsce of her mother who is attending but does not support the marriage. The bride's mom and dad are divorced so I would be lighting the candle with her father (who is single now). I am married and my husband is fine with me lighting the candle..... [Read more]

Want Guests to Enjoy Favors.... At Home.

We are giving our guests jumbo, gourmet caramel apples. The owner of the restaurant where our reception will be begrudgingly agreed that we could do this, despite her concern about the potential mess and damage to linens.

I thought we could put a label on the favor boxes stating, for example:.... [Read more]

MOB wants to be center of attention

Hello,

I was hoping for some advice. My mother has done everything in her power to make this wedding about her instead of my fiance and me. She recently bought a historic home that she is renovating; the reception will be there. She has invited 100+ people that I've never met, telling them that.... [Read more]

Ideas for wedding table decorations

We'll have 35 60 inch round tables at our reception, with white tablecloths and napkins. My daughter wants to vary the tables somehow instead of all 35 being identical. We're fine with table toppers and chair cover ties, and the colors will be deep pinks and oranges, and maybe other shades of pink..... [Read more]