Wedding Receptions

Choosing the right size wedding venue requires you to keep a few very important things in ind. Choose the right size wedding venue with help from a longtime wedding planner and expert in this free…

Displaying drinks at a buffet reception is something you can have a lot of fun with. Display drinks at a buffet reception with help from a longtime wedding planner and expert in this free video clip.

You can use your crochet skills to create a three-tier wedding cake. Crochet wedding cakes won't go bad, making them a great keepsake for the bride and groom to display in their new home. Decorate the…

Wedding cakes often have multiple layers of different-size cakes. For each layer to be secure, you must use cake plates and supports. Otherwise, cake layers may sink into one another or slide off to…

The bridal presentation is a distinct element of a Christian wedding, where one or both parents of the bride "present" their child to the celebrant, her husband-to-be and the guests. It is…

Champagne wedding punch is a great way to celebrate someone's most special of days with a little alcoholic beverage. Learn how to make champagne wedding punch and find out the recipe with help from a…

Father-daughter dances can be special events that a young girl will remember for the rest of her life. These dances are a unique opportunity for a father to spend time with his daughter and make her…

With careful planning, you can cater a wedding using the space of a small kitchen to create a delicious and economical menu for your intimate affair. Your kitchen may limit your storage and cooking…

Airbrushing lends itself well to wedding cake decoration. It allows for numerous designs unattainable through piping and ornamentation work alone, and facilitates the application of numerous themes,…

Themed weddings receptions allow you to express your creative side and make an already momentous day even more special. Because the culture evolved over hundreds of years as their nomadic nature…

Being the DJ for a couple on their happy day may seem like a fun gig, but you should retain your professional approach; after all, the couple are paying for the entertainment you provide. The…

Hurricane centerpieces are an inexpensive way to brighten up the tables at your reception. They can be easily adapted or added to in order to fit your personal taste and many reception venues offer…

Wedding cakes are traditionally built from layers stacked on top of each other with filling in between each layer or consist of tiers separated by pillars. These presentations are majestic and elegant…

Flowers and champagne are two popular items you can find at wedding celebrations, as they both bring to mind a sense of romance. Lilacs in particular provide a soft purple or blue hue to décor…

By communicating openly with their daughters, fathers give them the tools to build successful relationships in life. Studies show that daughters who have good communication with their fathers go on to…

The cake is one of the major attractions at most weddings. Whether you use an individual cake stand or one with tiers and pillars, you can decorate it in a way that will enhance the presentation of…

Swagging your head table with material such as fabric or garland is a simple but attractive way to decorate for your wedding. It is also easy to personalize this decoration. Not only can you swag your…

If you’ve rented a wedding hall and discover an unsightly wall or a portion of it that can detract the focus from your celebrations, there’s no need to worry. You can use a range of…

A mini wedding tier cake can take a lot more effort than a large cake, particularly when you have many guests. The most challenging part is making the cake and then cutting it out, but once you have…

The look and feel of the venue for your wedding reception can set the whole tone for your wedding. Many people decorate in specific themes or colors and prefer to transform the room into an elegant…

Confirmation is a time when a child deepens his relationship with his faith. Confirmation occurs usually when a child is around 13 years of age and it is seen as a rite of passage into adulthood, when…

Space planning is key to decorating large wedding venues. Make sure your decorative elements are in the right scale to the space. Otherwise they will drown in the vast emptiness. Make every corner…

Planning a bar for a wedding reception requires attention to detail because they can be a high-cost item in the wedding budget. Choosing to have a cash bar is the only way to eliminate this high cost,…

Your wedding menu card gives guests a preview of the food on offer at your reception. It should also complement your overall theme. Yet, the menu card -- a small but important element in wedding…

A well planned buffet at a wedding reception offers something for everyone -- from the pickiest eater, to vegetarians, to those whose meals consist of meat and potatoes. Unlike a sit-down dinner with…

There are so many important aspects of a wedding: the dress, the music, the first dance, the decor, the location, the food and the guests. All the planning that's involved can become draining after a…

A wedding cake is a traditional part of many European and North American wedding festivities and setting up the cake properly can add a touch of elegance to your big day. On the day of the wedding,…

Instead of sticking to an outdated regimen for modern receptions, today's brides and grooms put their own spin on familiar wedding customs. One such area that seems culturally required, but needs a…

Many brides dream of a wedding high on glamour, and few things set a glamorous scene better than rhinestones. Incorporating rhinestones into a bridal ensemble is an easy task. Incorporating the…

Sticks and branches may not be the first things that come to mind when creating naturalistic centerpieces for weddings, but they can be incorporated into beautiful and creative pieces. Sticks can add…

If you find that the available venue for your wedding isn't as pretty as you had dreamed it would be, don't despair. Common wedding decorations are pretty enough to cover up a multitude of flaws. The…

Your reception doesn’t have to be at a country club to bring glamour into your décor. To make your centerpieces glamorous, focus on using whites, metallics or rich colors like plum and…

The decor at a wedding reception helps to set the theme and determine the ambiance of the room and of the night. The head table at a wedding reception is where the bride, groom, their parents and some…

Fondant is an invaluable cake decorating medium because you can shape it to resemble any texture or object. You can even fashion fondant to resemble pleated or ruffled fabric. This application…

Ethereal and romantic shades of lavender and gold create a sophisticated palette for a wedding reception. While there are many flowers that bloom in pastel shades of purple or gold, incorporating…

Setting a salad bar for a wedding requires a little planning not only for the foods you would like to have, but also for how the buffet should be set up to efficiently move guests through the line.…

Whether you live along the coast or in a big city, a seashore-themed wedding reception is within your reach. Any indoor locale can be transformed into a beach paradise. Invite your guests to travel to…

Share your love of the sea with your wedding guests by decorating the tables for your reception with nautical centerpieces. Combine common elements from the beach to craft beautiful arrangements for…

A strong father-daughter relationship helps girls with self-esteem. As she matures, your daughter will know how she should be treated and valued in a relationship because you will have shown her how…

Weddings are about more than the “I do.” Both the bride and groom involve themselves in the wedding planning, and strive to create an occasion they can cherish for the rest of their lives.…

Tulle and flowers create a beautiful and elegant look at any wedding, and also are easily customizable to any bride's color scheme. There are many centerpieces that utilize both tulle and flowers, and…

A wedding reception is a special party held to celebrate the new couple after the ceremony. Wedding reception games and contests have been a fun and common tradition for many years. They make ideal…

Dress up a table at your wedding reception devoted to cookies. Sure, most people love wedding cake, but everyone loves a tasty cookie. Surprise guests with a variety of your favorite cookies that they…

While a cake is traditionally served for dessert at a wedding, donuts do not have to be excluded. A wedding can incorporate any food item that you enjoy because the ceremony should represent your…

Outdoor tailgating is commonly associated with foods that are easy to eat and simple to make, such as chicken wings, dips and grilled items. You can put a unique twist on your tailgating party by…

The allure of bright lights, colorful sights and fun games makes a carnival a much anticipated event for children and adults alike. A bride can incorporate the excitement of a carnival into a…

The relationship that you have with your daughter is critical as you are the most important male role model in her life. If your relationship has become strained or you are both struggling to find…

Creating the perfect atmosphere at a wedding takes major planning and creativity. The atmosphere should reflect the interests and personalities of the couple. If you are tired of the same old wedding…

Wedding photos are one of the most important parts of a wedding day. Choosing the right photographer is just as important as choosing the wedding gown. As a photographer, it is important that you…

Figuring out the seating arrangements is one of the more dreaded, but important, tasks of wedding planning, especially if you have a large guest list. Once you have figured out who will sit where, you…