Wedding Reception Ideas

We break down everything you need to know about planning your wedding reception—from the basics like setting your wedding budget and finding a reception venue to the small (but important!) details like table setting ideas, place cards, wedding favors, and reception playlist ideas. Plus, we share helpful tips for making your seating chart!
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55 Creative Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Be Excited to Take Home
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11 Beautiful Wedding Cake Trends to Inspire Your Celebration's Dessert
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36 Summer Wedding Ideas to Inspire Your Own Warm-Weather Nuptials
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12 Retro Wedding Trends That Are Making a Comeback, According to Event Planners
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7 Wedding Napkin Folds That Will Elevate Your Tablescapes
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Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park
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29 New Takes on Traditional Wedding Cake Flavors
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36 Signature Drinks That Will Personalize Your Cocktail Hour
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Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing
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49 Welcome Bags From Real Weddings
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30 Casual Wedding Ideas for Your Low-Key Big Day
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52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception
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48 Small Wedding Cakes with a Big Presence
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Our 19 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet
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Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
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29 Food Trucks and Mobile Bars That Can Roll Right Up to Your Wedding
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50 Beautiful Wedding Cakes That Are (Almost!) Too Pretty to Eat
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Unique Passed Appetizers Guaranteed to Elevate Your Cocktail Hour
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25 Wedding Finger Foods That Will Satisfy Every Palate
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30 Wedding Seating Chart Ideas That Will Impress Your Guests
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Reception Toasts
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Choosing Wine for Your Wedding
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The Best (and Worst) Foods to Have in the Bridal Suite Before Your Wedding
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The 7 Best Wedding Cake Flavors, According to Professional Bakers
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30 His and Hers Cocktails to Inspire Your Own Signature Drink
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37 Edible Wedding Favors Guests Will Eat Up (Literally!)
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Wedding Cake Alternatives for the Couple Who Just Doesn't Like Cake
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How to Preserve the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake
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How Many Passed Appetizers Should We Serve During Cocktail Hour?
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21 Cocktail Hour Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
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Affordable Wedding Centerpieces That Still Look Elevated
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21 Champagne Towers to Copy for Your Own Wedding Reception
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How Much Alcohol Should We Serve at the Wedding Reception?
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15 Wedding Symbols That Represent New Beginnings
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50 Ideas for an Unforgettable Post-Wedding Brunch
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23 Bottles of Bubbly to Pop on Your Wedding Day
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24 Wedding Table Settings to Inspire Your Own
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29 Destination Wedding Favors Inspired by Travel
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45 Guest Books From Real Weddings
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Perfect Honey and Cheese Pairings
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49 Dessert Table Ideas From Real Weddings
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20 Signature Cocktails Perfect for Your Fall Wedding
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33 Festive Fall Wedding Favor Ideas
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Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Own Alcohol to the Wedding
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How Big Does Your Wedding Cake Really Need to Be?
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A Shy Dad's Guide to Giving the Perfect Wedding Speech
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23 Delicious Food Bars for Your Wedding
Guests Clinking Champagne Flutes During Toast
For the Moms: Here's How to Write an Amazing Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom Toast
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24 Wedding Cupcakes That Will Wow Your Guests
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26 Delicious Wedding Ideas for Couples Crazy About Pizza
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30 Naked Cakes for Your Wedding
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28 Unique Ideas for Your Wedding Exit
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32 Unique Ideas for Winter Wedding Favors
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32 Wedding Lounge Ideas Your Guests Can Cozy Up To
Peach, Green, and Gold Tablescape
23 Candle Centerpieces That Will Light Up Your Reception
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23 Delicious Ways to Serve Donuts at Your Wedding
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36 of the Best Wedding Cake Toppers
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42 Stunning Banquet Tables for Your Reception
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Non-Alcoholic Hydration Stations Your Wedding Guests Will Appreciate
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23 Glamorous Wedding Ideas for Your Luxurious Big Day
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27 Creative Ways to Serve Bread at Your Wedding
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How Many Appetizers Should We Offer During Cocktail Hour?
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27 Unique Ways to Display Your Wedding Favors