The Mother/Son Dance

Figuring out what to dance with mom at the reception can be difficult if you make it that way. Pick something that she will like and relate to not what you will relate to. So your favorites like “Pop that Coochie” and “Lolipop” won’t work here. So do some research and ask around. Include your [...]

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Wedding Music that Will Get Your Guests Dancing

Wedding music is perhaps the most important element of making your guests go home saying, “Man, that was a fun wedding.” If you want to ensure that your guests are dancing and having fun all night long, here are my tips for great wedding music.

Variety is Key in Wedding Music
What appeals to your high school [...]

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What Type of Wedding Reception is Right For You?

When envisioning your wedding reception, do you see the beauty of early morning light dancing through the trees or an all night, all-out party? There are so many different types of wedding receptions, there’s going to be one right for your style, AND your budget.
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Cutting a Rug

He can’t dance, neither can you, and what to do about it
Dancing with another person is fast becoming a lost art. It’s just not part of our upbringing anymore, and dancing – as in the kind of dancing you did in high school – isn’t the kind that is envisioned when it comes to your [...]

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Wedding Reception Timeline

A Guide to What Happens During a Wedding Reception
You’ve done the hard work, now it is time to party! Here’s a guide to what typically happens at wedding receptions, including seated dinners, cocktails only, and brunches.
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30 Perfect Wedding Songs for Parent Dances

Trying to come up with the perfect wedding song to dance to with Dad or Mom? Start by deciding if you want a beautiful slow ballad or also want a song with meaningful lyrics. (Warning: If you choose a tear-jerker, plan the dance for later on in the reception, when the party is beginning to [...]

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Food & Drinks

Book your reception site before hiring a caterer. Keep in mind that many banquet halls have exclusive (or “preferred”) relationships with in-house caterers, which may limit your ability to work with an outside company. Check before you interview outsiders.
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Wedding Songs

Weddings are all about tying the knot and having fun while you are doing it. This so called “fun factor” that so many people hope to find at a wedding, is normally lacking a bit. There are many ways to go about fixing this, but the best way is to have some great wedding songs.
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Funny Wedding Toasts

No one really knows exactly why, but most funny wedding toasts at a wedding reception are done by the best man. It is most likely because he shares a strong camaraderie with the groom, and to some extent the bride, and he was probably the closest witness to how the groom went through in his [...]

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How to Plan a Wedding Barbecue for Your Reception

A wedding barbecue can be a great, less-expensive and fun option for a less formal wedding reception. However, grilling food for a large amount of people can be a lot of work so you need to plan ahead and think it through ahead of time so that everything will run smoothly.
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